Education
- Ph.D., Human Sexuality, Widener University, Chester, PA, 2007 (Dissertation Title: Sexual Self-Esteem and Women in Substance Abuse Treatment)
- M.Ed., Human Sexuality Education, Widener University, 2005
- B.S., Applied Social Sciences, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, Summa Cum Laude, 1995
- A.A.S. Liberal Arts, Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY, 1992
Publications
BOOKS and BOOK CHAPTERS
James, R. (under contract; 2012 publication date). Sexuality and Addictions: Making Connections, Enhancing Recovery. ABC-CLIO Praeger.
James, R. (2006). Sexually Transmitted Infections. In A. Owens & M. Tepper (Eds.), Sexual Health: Vol.4. State of the art treatment and research. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.
PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES James, R. & Simons, L. Addictions Studies: Exploring Student Attitudes Toward Research in a Graduate Program. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education. Vol. 55, No. 2, 2011. James, R. (In Press). Correlates of Sexual Self-Esteem in a Sample of Substance-Abusing Women. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. 2011.
James, R. & Wray, C. (In preparation). Teaching about gender in an addictions studies program.
James, R., Simons, L. (In review). Development of a shortened sexual self-esteem measure. Journal of Sex Research.
James, R., Simons, L. (In review). Exploring Addiction Studies Students’ Attitudes toward Research in a Graduate Program. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education.
James, R. (In review). Correlates of sexual self-esteem in a sample of substance-abusing women. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs.
James, R. (2007). Strategies for incorporating women-specific sexuality education into addiction treatment models. Journal of Sexuality Education, 2(3).
Honors
- Inductee of Alpha Eta Society, National Scholastic Honor Society for Allied Health Professionals - Gamma Psi Upsilon Chapter, 2010.
- Honorary member for Gamma Eta Rho: A National Honor Society in Human Sexuality, 2010.
- Nominated for “New Investigator” Award, International Conference for the Treatment of Addictive Behaviors, 2010.
- Nominated for “Woman of Distinction” Award. Syracuse University, 2008.
- The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality - Emerging Professional Award, 2007.
- William R. Stayton Award – First Recipient. In recognition of outstanding leadership in the field of human sexuality as a student, a scholar, and a practitioner, May 2007.
Presentations
ABSTRACTS and PRESENTATIONS James, R. (June/July 2011). Working with LGBT Clients in Substance Abuse Settings. South Suruban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, East Hazel Crest, IL. James, R. (April/May 2011). Working with Lesbian and Bisexual Women in Substance Abuse Treatment. Women's Treatment Center, Chicago.
James, R., Smith, J., & Thompson, T. (April 2011). Health Disparities and Gender: A Panel Presentation. Gender Matters Conference, Governors State University, University Park, IL. James, R., & Wray, C. (April 2011). Teaching About Gender in an Addictions Studies Program. Gender Matters Conference, Governors State University, University Park, IL. James, R., & Wadhwa, Serena. (April 2011). Developing a Sexual Health Intervention for Women in Substance Abuse Treatment. Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Western Region Conference, San Francisco, CA. James, R. (March 2011). Development Issues Impacting Adolescent Substance Abuse. Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) Spring Conference, Lisle, IL. James, R. (December 2010). Sex and Drug Connections to HIV/AIDS. Panelist for World AIDS Day, Governors State University, University Park, IL. James, R. (November 2010). Exploring Sexual Self-Esteem in Female College Students Using a Brief Measure. Society for the Scientific Study for Sexuality Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. James, R. (November 2010). Developing a Brief Sexual Self-Esteem Inventory for Women (BSSEI-W). Society for the Scientific Study for Sexuality Annual Meeting. James, R. & Wray, C. (April 2011). Teaching About Gender in an Addictions Studies Program; Paper accepted for Gender Matters Conference, Governors State University, University Park, IL.
James, R., Wadhwa, S. & Simons, L. (April 2011). Developing a Sexual Health Intervention for Women in Substance Abuse Treatment; Paper accepted for the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Western Region Conference, San Francisco, CA.
James, R. (March 2011). Developmental Issues Impacting Adolescent Substance Abuse. Abstract accepted for workshop presentation at Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) Spring Conference.
Panelist for World AIDS Day (2010). Governors State University.
James, R. (2010). Exploring sexual self-esteem in female college students using a brief measure. Paper presented at the Society for the Scientific Study for Sexuality Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
James, R. (2010). Developing a brief sexual self-esteem inventory for women (BSSEI-W). Paper presented at the Society for the Scientific Study for Sexuality Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
James, R. & Osten, K. (2010). Current Strategies for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment in the LGBT Community. Governors State University, University Park, IL.
Panelist for Gay Pride Month (2010). Governors State University.
James, R. (2010). LGB Counseling Issues. Invited speaker at the Chicago Counseling Association (CCA), Chicago, IL.
James, R. (2010). The Bisexual Client: We aren’t who you think we are. Paper presented at the Illinois Association of Multicultural Counseling (IAMC) Annual Conference: Promoting Multicultural Counseling and Education for the New Millennium, Chicago, IL.
James, R. (February 2010). Correlates of sexual self-esteem in a sample of substance-abusing women. Paper presented at the International Conference on Treatment of Addictive Behaviors, Santa Fe, NM.
Panelist for World AIDS Day (2009). Governors State University.
James, R. & Wray, C. (2009). Working with LGBTI clients in substance abuse treatment. Workshop presented at the National LGBTI Health Summit, Chicago, IL.
James, R. (2008). Domestic violence and disability - integrative approaches. Poster presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Mid-continent and Eastern Region Joint Conference, Cleveland, OH.
James, R. (2007). Sexual self-esteem and women in substance abuse treatment. Paper presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
James, R. (2007). Strategies for incorporating women-specific sexuality education into addiction treatment models. Poster presented at the University Consortium for Sexuality Research and Training Conference at the Kinsey Institute, Bloomington, IN.
James, R., Rodriguez, E. & Bayer, A. (2001). Hepatitis C infected client in substance abuse treatment. Speaker for Statewide OASAS videoconference, Albany, NY.
Research
Developing a Sexual Health Intervention for Women in Substance Abuse Treatment: Acquiring pilot data, Governors State University (2010 – present). • Conducting focus groups and collecting survey data with women in substance abuse treatment in Illinois to develop and pilot a sexual health intervention for use in women’s treatment modalities. Identifying variables related to sexual self-efficacy around communication, HIV risk and sexual self-esteem.
Examining Student Attitudes toward Research in an Addictions Studies Program, Governors State University (2009 – 2010). • Examined student attitudes toward research in Masters of Addictions Studies students; compared scores with a sample of community counseling students in order to assess programmatic needs for the development of a research track in Addictions Studies.
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Syracuse University – Advanced Rehabilitation Research and Disability Policy Training (2007-2008). • Conducted research on sexual self-esteem in college women and collected data to develop a shortened instrument of sexual self-esteem. Collaborated on a community domestic violence and women’s disability project; collaborated with community agencies to increase and improve community coordination around the intersection of domestic and sexual violence and women with disabilities through comprehensive needs assessment.
Dissertation, Widener University - Sexual Self-Esteem and Women in Substance Abuse Treatment (2005-2007). • Designed and conducted quantitative study to explore the construct of sexual self-esteem of women in treatment for alcohol and other drug (AOD) use. Qualitative Research Project, Widener University - Examining the Impact of Participation in a
LGBT Specific Group in Drug and Alcohol Treatment (2004). • Conducted a qualitative research project on the impact of providing comprehensive LGBT services in drug and alcohol settings. Qualitative components utilized included the development of a conceptual model, participant interviewing, narrative analysis, coding categories and interpreting data. Grants:James, R. (2011). Developing a Sexuality Intervention for Women in Drug and Alcohol Treatment: Behavioral Intervention Development and Pilot Testing. James, R. (2010). Developing a Behavioral Intervention for Women in Drug and Alcohol Treatment: Acquiring pilot data; Principle Investigator. Research funded.
James, R. (2009). Governors State University Research Grant: Examining Student Attitudes toward Research in an Addictions Studies Program; Principal Investigator. Research funded.
Bellini, J. & James, R. (Submitted November 2007). National Research Service Award: Behavioral Therapies Development (R21). Level of funding: $150,000 ($50,000 for each of three years: June 2008- May 2011). Proposal not funded.
Service
- Faculty Senate Executive Committee: Governors State University — Member (2010-present).
- Widener-Penn Human Sexuality Alumni Association – Ad hoc Nominating Committee Member (2010). Widener University.
- Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Mid-Western Region — Ad hoc committee chairperson, board member (2010). Developed criteria and materials for mini-conference format in lieu of annual conference. Contributing to board meetings.
- Reviewer: Choice Book Reviews for Academic Libraries — (2010-present).
- Enrollment Management Committee: Governors State University — Appointed Member (2009-present).
- Faculty Senate: Governors State University — Senator (2009-present).
- Faculty Development Steering Committee: Governors State University — Co-Chairperson (2009-present).
- Consulting Editor: Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality — (2009-present).
- Academic Program Review Committee: Governors State University – Member (2008-present).
- Reviewer: The Journal of Sex Research, (2008–present).
- Reviewer: Intellectual and Developmental Disability (2008).
Current Projects
James, R. (2011). Lesbian Health Fund: Exploring Sexual Self-Esteem in Lesbian and Bisexual Substance Using Women; in preparation.
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