My research focuses on the protective and risk factors for negative adolescent health and mental health outcomes as a result of adverse childhood experiences.
Research Interests: Risk and protective factors for child maltreatment and suicidality, Family-strengthening community-based program (Family Resource Center), Independent living programs for foster youth and emancipated youth
Awards: Boeing Endowed Fellowship, University of Washington, 2014-2015
Blalock Fellowship, Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences, University of Washington, 2014-2015
Wayne Vasey Scholarship, School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, 2012-2014
Email: mkim03@uw.edu