Leon Banks

Assistant Professor

LCSW

Leon Banks
Leon Banks

Assistant Professor

LCSW

 

 

 

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279 Williams Street
Room: 246
Athens, GA 30602

Dr. Banks has over 20 years of experience practicing with various marginalized populations. Dr. Banks’ current research interest is analyzing the interface of Social Work with Sports from a micro, mezzo, and macro level. Dr. Banks also has done extensive research and published numerous articles on Non-custodial Black fathers and the barriers to access/visitation.

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Education
  • Ph.D., Social Work, University of Georgia
  • MSW, Savannah State University
  • B.S., Psychology, Howard University
Research Interests
  • The Interaction between Sports and Social Work
  • Practice with Diverse Populations
Research Interests
  • Name Image and Likeness Policies and Equity
  • Mental Health
  • Athletes and parental access for Black fathers

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