Tayon R. Swafford

Background

Tayon R. Swafford is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Marian University, a Licensed Social Worker, and the Mental Health Director at Heart and Soul Clinic in Westfield, Indiana. Tayon is also an adjunct professor at the Indiana Women's Prison through the Prison Education Partnership at Marian University. His research spotlights Black gay fathers’ identity development over their life course. Tayon holds a Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Social Work, and a Graduate Certificate in e-Social Work Practice from Indiana University. Tayon also holds a Master of Theological Studies degree from Vanderbilt University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Albright College.

Research Interests

Racial, Gender, and Sexual Identity Development over the Life Course · The Integration of Religion and Spirituality with Minoritized and Underrepresented Identities · The Use of Self-Awareness and Community Integration to Overcome the Impact of Identity-Based Trauma

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