My research has focused on access to public benefits by minority groups and immigrants, simulation as a learning tool to promote social work ethics and values. I am currently working towards my thesis proposal which focuses on unhealthy sexual relationships between young women and older men known as The Blesser/Slay Queen Relationships. I am looking at the drive for these relationships which primarily includes but is not limited to poverty and the quest for materialistic social media lifestyles which leave young women vulnerable to violence and mental and physical health sequelae.