LINDSEY PALMER
Assistant Professor
College of Social Work
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Lindsey Palmer is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah College of Social Work. Her research agenda seeks to understand the nature, extent, and impact of Child Protective Service (CPS) involvement on the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children and adolescents. Specifically, her work investigates the characteristics and context of allegations of neglect, adolescent mental health and behavioral crises, and the strengths and limitations of administrative data in capturing the experiences and outcomes of children impacted by CPS. Her research is informed by her work as a clinical social worker providing mental health services to adolescents impacted by child protection and juvenile justice systems.