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Leon Banks
Assistant Professor
LCSW
- Ph.D., Social Work, University of Georgia
- MSW, Savannah State University
- B.S., Psychology, Howard University
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Contact
279 Williams Street, Rm 246 Athens, GA 30602 - Email: banks03@uga.edu
- Phone: (706) 542-5428
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.
Teaching Specialties
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