Dr. McCoy is an Associate Professor in the field of social work. Her research broadly focuses on African Americans and the challenges they currently experience in society. She currently has research projects focused on: 1) the intersection of mental health and juvenile delinquency, particularly how mental health issues precipitate the involvement of youth into the juvenile justice system, 2) the experiences of LGBTQ youth who are homeless, and 3) the violent victimization experiences of young Black men ages 18 to 24.