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Dr. Brad Forenza, MSW, Ph.D., is an associate professor at Montclair State University, and a recognized scholar of social policy. His research foci pertain to youth development, primary prevention, and civic engagement.
Dr. Forenza's academic career is accentuated by direct social work practice at youth and family development agencies, program evaluation for clients in the human services, and public policy analysis at the state and federal levels. He regularly publishes and presents his work in national and international forums. His original, public scholarship also extends to the organization of practice-oriented events and panels, the production of documentary film and a social welfare podcast, and the authorship of policy-based reports, interviews, and speeches.
Research interests
youth development, primary prevention, and civic engagement
Scholarly Interests
Program evaluation for clients in the human services, and public policy analysis at the state and federal levels.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Transformative Community-Based Education Programs: Reimaging a Sense of Community Through Critically Conscious Programming
Bergeson, C., Forenza, B. & Williams, J., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Progressive Human Services.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Violencing and Trauma Through the Life Course: Revisiting the Ecosystems of Sex Workers Navigating HIV Prevention and Treatment
Davis, A. N., Lardier, D. T., Forenza, B., Reid, R. J., Garcia-Reid, P., Herrera, A., Magliulo, S., Verdezoto, C. & Fazlija, V., 2025, In: Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma. 34, 12, p. 1848-1866 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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DREAM BIG: EXPLORING EMPOWERING PROCESSES OF DREAM ACT ADVOCACY IN A FOCAL STATE
Forenza, B. & Mendonca, C., 1 Jan 2024, Aspirations and Challenges for Undocumented Student Success: Critical Readings and Testimonios. Taylor and Francis, p. 5-18 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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LGB + Moms and Dads: “My Primary Identity… is Being a Parent”
Forenza, B., Dashew, B. L. & Bergeson, C., 2021, In: Journal of GLBT Family Studies. 17, 1, p. 18-29 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Beyond the neighborhood: Defining membership in diverse community contexts
Forenza, B., Dashew, B., Cedeno, D. & Lardier, D. T., 2020, In: Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare. 47, 4, p. 37-62 26 p., 3.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review