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Full Name
  
Jorja Manos


Name
  
Jorja Leap

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Occupation
  
Professor, Social Worker, Author

Notable work
  
Jumped In, Project Fatherhood

Books
  
Project Fatherhood: A Story of Courage and Healing in One of America's Toughest Communities

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Jorja Leap, an experienced anthropologist and adjunct professor in the social welfare department at UCLA, She is also Director of Health and Social Justice Partnership and is a nationally recognized gang expert, currently conducting a five-year research study evaluating the impact of Homeboy Industries, a gang-intervention and re-entry program in Los Angeles, CA.

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In 2011, Leap was named one of Los Angeles Magazine's Action Heroes for her policy work and gang intervention efforts in the Los Angeles area.

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Education

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Leap completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees from UCLA. In 1978 she received a B.A. in Sociology. In 1980 a Master's Degree in Social Work, and in 1988 a Ph.D. in Psychological Anthropology.

Academic Positions

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  • 1980-1990 Lecturer
  • California State University, Fullerton Human Services Program

  • 1990-1992 Lecturer
  • USC School of Social Work University of Southern California

  • 1992-1999 Lecturer
  • UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research UCLA School of Social Welfare

  • 1999-2007 Adjunct Assistant Professor
  • UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research Department of Social Welfare

  • 2007-2013 Adjunct Associate Professor
  • UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Department of Social Welfare

  • 2013-2014 Adjunct Professor
  • UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Department of Social Welfare

    Writer

    In March 2012, Leap published her first book, Jumped In: What Gangs Taught Me About Violence, Drugs, Love, and Redemption.

    On June 9, 2015, Leap will release "Project Fatherhood: A Story of Courage and Healing in One of America's Toughest Communities".

    Awards & Honors

    Dr. Leap has received several awards for her social work throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

  • "Game Changers": 50 Most Influential Women in Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles Magazine October 2012

  • 2012 Joseph Nunn Alumna of the Year
  • UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Department of Social Welfare

  • Los Angeles "Action Hero"
  • Los Angeles Magazine October 2011

  • 2010 Community Program of the Year Nominee
  • Homeboy Industries Community Research Project Evaluation and 5-year Longitudinal Research

  • 2000 Stinson Lecturer
  • USC School of Social Work Distinguished Lecture Series

  • 1990 Faculty Appreciation Award
  • California State University, Fullerton Human Services Program

    References

    Jorja Leap Wikipedia


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