Kristian Jones
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work
University of Washington
Tel: 206-543-8352 Box: 354900
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CSDE Research Areas:
- Health of People and Populations
- Wellbeing of Families and Households
In the News:
- Jones and Schleimer Co-Author Story in the Seattle Times on Violence Intervention Programs (07/25/2024)
- New Study by Jones Examines Racial and Ethnic Differences in Access to Academic Enrichment Programs (05/23/2024)
- New Study by Jones and Colleagues Examines Developmental Assets of Young Black Sexual Gender Minority Males in Preventing Suicidal Behaviors (02/14/2024)
- CSDE Seminar: Uncovering the Precursors of Change: Examining Cross-Racial Youth Mentoring Relationships Between Non-Black Mentors and Black Youth (10/12/2023)
- Join Us on Fridays for the CSDE Seminar Series 12:30pm (09/29/2023)
- CSDE Welcomes 4 New Faculty Affiliates (08/17/2023)
Kristian Jones’ program of research examines how youth mentoring can be utilized to promote positive outcomes for Black youth. As part of his commitment to serving diverse youth, families and communities, his scholarship examines how community-based interventions (such as mentoring) meet the unique needs of vulnerable youth to prevent detrimental outcomes and enhance positive youth development. His current research focuses on how community-based youth mentoring programs promote social justice in the communities they serve. As a Black male scholar, Jones’ research is grounded in his passion for equity and inclusion, specifically as it relates to marginalized youth. In addition to his research and teaching experience, Jones worked as a behavioral health counselor at the Potter’s House Family and Children Treatment Center in Stone Mountain, GA and was a foster care counselor at Youth Villages in Cookeville, TN. Jones’ clinical experience contributes to his desire to have his research make a tangible impact with individuals and their communities. Prior to joining the faculty at the UW School of Social Work, Jones received his PhD in social work from the University of Texas at Austin, his master’s of education in counseling from Boston University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Albany State University in Albany, GA.