IMPACT OF AN ALL-GENDER CABIN INTERVENTION AT A RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMP ON SELF-ESTEEM AND PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT IN LGBTQ+ YOUTH

This study is a program evaluation with a mixed-methods design that evaluated the impact of Camp Tawonga’s All-Gender Cabin Intervention and LGBTQ+ programming showed no statistically significant changes, likely due to small sample size, but descriptive trends indicated improved outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth in All-Gender cabins. Semi-structured interviews with six LGBTQ+ campers revealed increased self-awareness and acceptance, empowerment, self-confidence, and a stronger sense of belonging within the LGBTQ+ community, along with positive interactions with non-LGBTQ+ peers. Notably, the three campers in All-Gender cabins highlighted unique themes of identity affirmation, emotional and behavioral growth, and relief from minority stress. Findings support the value of inclusive cabin options and affirming programming in fostering resilience among LGBTQ+ youth. Implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research are discussed on camper self-esteem and perceived social support. Participants included 184 campers, ages 9–16, who attended summer sessions in 2024. Quantitative pre- and post-camp surveys

The Experience of BIPOC Participants in Wilderness Therapy

Wilderness therapy is an alternative to residential treatment for adolescents and young adults. Although these programs predominantly serve White-identifying individuals, a proportion of participants identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC). Research has shown that race and ethnicity shape individuals’ experiences with mental health treatment; however, no studies to date have specifically explored the experiences of BIPOC individuals in wilderness therapy programs. This qualitative study addresses that gap by examining the experiences of BIPOC individuals who participated in wilderness therapy during adolescence. Using an interpretive phenomenological approach, nine themes emerged from the data. Findings suggest that participants’ levels of identity awareness and development shaped how they experienced the program. Participants also reported significant pre-treatment struggles and vulnerabilities. Wilderness therapy was frequently described as coercive and controlling, and many participants perceived a lack of cultural sensitivity. Long-term repercussions were reported, including difficulties navigating life post-treatment. Finally, participants often re-evaluated their wilderness therapy experiences over time

A Practical Guide to PsycSim: Simulating Pilot Studies with AI for Experimental Research

Pilot studies are critical in psychological research, yet they remain costly, time-consuming, and vulnerable to data quality issues that can undermine validity. In this paper, we introduce PsycSim, a web-based platform that leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) to simulate studies by designing procedural steps, defining measures to evaluate responses, and generating synthetic participants. The platform allows researchers to conduct pilot studies and rapidly test different designs, manipulations, samples, and measures at a fraction of the time and cost compared to human-based studies. We provide a practical guide on navigating the platform across four main features: designing and configuring a study procedure, defining custom measures to evaluate text responses, generating and managing samples of AI participants, and organizing and downloading simulation data. By facilitating access to AI simulations and promoting transparency and reproducibility, PsycSim aims to become a valuable tool for social science researchers

A North American Vistion: Clark Blaise\u27s Tribal Justice

RICHARD HORNSEY received his Ph.D. in Canadian Literature from the University of Alberta. His poems have appeared in many Canadian magazines including The Canadian Forum, Fiddlehead, and The University of Windsor Review as well as in Poetry Australia. His first book of poetry, Going In, was published in 1972 and he is currently completing a second. He teaches at the University of Windsor

The Salt Mines

MARIAN ENGEL, a resident of Toronto, has contributed fiction and essays to a number of Canadian magazines, most recently Chatelaine and Queen\u27s Quarterly. Among her novels are The Honeyman Festival, No Clouds of Glory, and Monodromos

Two Poems: Elm Trees; Getting There

EUGENE MCNAMARA, founder and editor of Windsor Review, has published poetry, fiction, essays and reviews in a number of North American magazines, including Canadian Fiction Magazine, Quarry, Malahat, and Titmouse Review. His most recent book is Diving for the Body

Field Trip

ART HILL of Birmingham, Michigan is the author of an essay on Malcolm Lowry which appeared in a recent issue of Canadian Literature

Collectivist Culture Values and Self-Esteem in Asian Americans with ADHD

This study is a quantitative correlational analysis that evaluated the relationship between collectivism and self-esteem in Asian American adults diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A total of 29 Asian American adults with ADHD participated in this study that included a survey of three scales assessing for collectivism, self-esteem, and ADHD symptoms. The results indicated that the correlation between self-esteem and collectivism in participants was not statistically significant. The correlation between self-esteem and ADHD symptoms was also found to be not statistically significant. However, certain correlational analyses regarding collectivism and ADHD symptoms were found to be statistically significant. Specifically, the results indicated that reported levels of collectivism were positively correlated with reported ADHD symptoms. Implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research are also discussed

Nine Photographs

BRAD IVERSON\u27s work has appeared in many group and one-man exhibitions in the Detroit area, and he has published photographs in Afterimage and Camera ( Chair and Door ). His work is also represented in the permanent collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris. Married, with two sons, he is currently Assistant Director of the Liberal Arts Honors Program at Wayne State University

Crimmigration Pedagogy in an Age of State Violence: Reclaiming Human Rights Education in Public Health and Social Work

This essay calls for a transformative shift in public health and social work education to confront the racialized violence embedded in U.S. immigration enforcement, especially intensified during the second Trump administration (2025 -2029). Policies and enforcement events like the reinstated Remain in Mexico program and the widespread ICE raids in Los Angeles are part of a troubling rise of crimmigration, which blends immigration and criminal law. This merging has normalized cruelty, heightened legal insecurity, and fostered fear within immigrant communities, leading to a sharp increase in mass detentions and deportations. Despite the sociopolitical reality, many public health and social work education programs remain silent or address these human rights issues only superficially. We assert that excluding crimmigration and legal violence from curricula perpetuates a legacy of epistemic and structural harm enacted on undocumented immigrant communities. Guided by scholars such as Leisy Abrego, Sarah Lakhani, and Cecilia Menjívar, we endorse crimmigration pedagogy, highlighting structural analysis, accountability, and solidarity with immigrant communities. Through classroom and field-based examples, we show how educators can challenge sanitized narratives, center immigrant dignity, and equip practitioners to confront institutional complicity, emphasizing that human rights education is not merely optional but vital for fostering transformative practices in public health and social work training