WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., March 3, 2022 – Joining organizations across the country, social work students at West Liberty University marked the annual celebration of Social Work Month with the signing of a proclamation. Left to right, School Counselor Miranda Blackburn, Alexis Bell, Wheeling, W.Va., Megan Maus, Weirton, W.Va., Club President Kamaria Robinson, Parkersburg, Pa., President […]
The company also said the lawsuit should have been dismissed because of a federal law that grants broad immunity to the gun industry. But the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that Remington could be sued under state law over how he marketed the rifle. The arms maker appealed to the US Supreme Court, which declined to […]
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 public domain Responding to concerns about increased screen time for teens during the pandemic and the potential negative effects of social media use, CU School of Medicine psychology faculty members Jenna Glover, Ph.D. ., Sandra Fritsch, MD, and Merlin Ariefdjohan, Ph.D., reviewed recent studies on children and digital technology, summarizing their findings in […]
Wakefield Council staff celebrate high Ofsted grade Ofsted inspectors recently recognized the significant transformation that has taken place at Wakefield Council ensure that children and young people are “at the center of all practices”. Considered one of the most successful improvement projects, the council’s children’s services have now been rated as good with exceptional leadership, […]
Jhe School of Social Work at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA, has announced a new online Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The program, which is scheduled to begin in the fall semester of 2022, will focus on clinical counseling and trauma. The goal of the program is to provide students with the […]
(StatePoint) If you’re worried about your teenager’s social media use, it looks like your worries are now backed up by hard facts and figures. The recent congressional testimony from former Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen supports the idea that Facebook and its photo-sharing app, Instagram, can be harmful to young users. Haugen recently presented internal […]
If you’re worried about your teenager’s use of social media, it looks like your worries are now backed up by hard facts and figures. The recent congressional testimony from former Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen supports the idea that Facebook and its photo-sharing app, Instagram, can be harmful to young users. Haugen recently presented internal […]
The Andrews University School of Social Work has announced a new online program for those interested in pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW). The program, which is scheduled to begin in the fall semester of 2022, will focus on clinical counseling and trauma. The goal of the program is to provide students with the […]
The first generation of people with hemophilia to live past 50 are aging in a world that doesn’t know what to do with them. “I never expected to be alive after 12, then 15, then 35, and now I’m 50 and have to deal with a system that’s not ready for me,” said Bobby Wiseman, […]
The debate around the impact of social media on mental health is not new, but the conversation has captured the world’s attention in light of reports this fall that suggest Facebook was well aware of the toxic mental health consequences of its platforms for teens. While this data – and the knowledge that Facebook has […]
Professor and Dean of the College of Social Work James J. Clark will begin his new role as Florida State University’s Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs on January 3, 2022. Florida State University President Richard McCullough today announced the appointment of Professor and Dean of the College of Social Work James J. […]
If you’re worried about your teenager’s use of social media, it looks like your worries are now backed up by hard facts and figures. The recent congressional testimony from former Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen supports the idea that Facebook and its photo-sharing app, Instagram, can be harmful to young users. Haugen recently presented internal […]
Frances Haugen, Facebook whistleblower. By Sheila Dang Further investigation into Facebook’s lack of controls to prevent misinformation and abuse in languages other than English is likely to leave people “even more shocked” by the potential damage done by the social media company, a whistleblower Frances Haugen told Reuters. Haugen, a former Facebook product manager at […]
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes (Photo: West Midlands Police) A case review will examine the lessons for social workers in the murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughe, 6 years olds, following a “campaign of cruelty” waged by her stepmother and father. Emma Tustin was convicted of murdering her stepson, who died from a severe blow to the head in June […]
Source: MART PRODUCTION, Pexels, free download. I’ve always been very interested in how what we know about human-non-human relationships, often monetized as the human-animal bond, can have practical applications that help humans and non-humans who are involved in animal-assisted therapy (AAT). I work closely with the Institute for Human-Animal Connection (IHAC) which is located at […]
Leticia Haro, a student at the University of Texas in the Permian Basin, said what led her to study social work was that it aligned with her values of fighting for social justice, human rights man and human dignity. Haro, who will graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in social work, said she had […]
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Council is seeking to increase opportunities for black students to graduate in social work and mental health fields. The Links Incorporated’s Youngstown Chapter Mental Health Scholarship will provide $ 5,000 annually to black students pursuing a social work degree at Youngstown State University. JobsNOW: […]
This beloved beauty brand washes its hands off the major social media platforms. British cosmetics retailer Lush announced Monday that it will be leaving four major social platforms on Black Friday. The soap brand, known for its trendy and ethical products popular with young people, has vowed to abstain from platforms until they become less […]
FSU College of Social Work 2021 Alumni Award winners: Joy Jinks, Jessica Harbor, Pamela Brooks, Pam MacDill and Shevaun Haris The FSU College of Social Work hosted its 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award and student scholarship event on Tuesday. The virtual event honored more than 120 university students. Over $ 128,000 in scholarships has been awarded […]
The South Orange Community Care and Justice Committee began accepting referrals from the South Orange Police Department last month to redirect emergency calls from police to social workers, officials said. The CCJ’s outreach and community wellness team, which has already received several referrals from the police, intends to reduce the number of emergency calls directed […]
Connor Pollick, senior at Eastern Connecticut State University, is an intern with the Willimantic Police Department. He accompanies agents, answers calls, examines documents and makes follow-up visits. But Pollick is not a criminal justice intern. He is studying social work. “We have different skills from them and we can help people in different ways,” Pollick […]
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Graduate student Hannah Jack is making her mark as the first social work intern at the law clinics at West Virginia University College of Law. While earning his Masters in Social Work from the WVU School of Social Work, Jack helps legal clinics serve clients holistically, including connecting them to resources to […]
Two USC faculty members Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work received the prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program award from the United States Department of State for continuing their research internationally. Clinical Professor Emeritus Anne Katz and Clinical Associate Professor Jennifer Lewis are among a very small number of USC professors awarded in 2020 and 2021 (with […]
When I joined the School of Social Work (SSW) in 2018 as Founding Dean, I had a vision and big goals for the new independent School of Social Work – above all, I wanted our students to receive the better quality education worthy of their sacrifices. Over the past few years our amazing faculty and […]
LAWRENCE – A professor at the University of Kansas is co-author of a new article which argues that broadband access is an issue of human rights and social justice as marginalized communities are left behind in the divide digital. The United Nations General Assembly declared Internet access as a fundamental human right in 2016. As […]
University of Southern Illinois at Carbondale (SIU-C) celebrated on 50th her birthday School of Social Work with a workshop and guest speakers on October 15. The event began with a two-hour seminar of Sharon Dornberg-Lee, a clinical social worker from Chicago with 25 years of experience. The seminar was entitled “The pandemic in a pandemic: […]
Anna Maria College in Paxton received a $1.92 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration in June that will go towards the school’s social work and mental health programs, according to program directors John Pratico and Lenore Rust. The funding will be distributed in $480,000 increments over four years to financially support students […]
A recent study from the College of Social Work at Florida State University examined the 2018 incel-related violence that took place at a local yoga studio, using the case study methodology to provide a more comprehensive description and a deeper understanding of the event. “Incels represent a growing population of men who hold anti-feminist views […]
In the United States, someone commits suicide every ten minutes. It is a public health epidemic that has grown steadily over the past 15 years and has resulted in more than $ 70 billion in medical costs and lost productivity. In the aftermath of an individual’s suicide, it has become all too common to hear […]
By Geoff LoCiceroVCU School of Social Work Miriam Kuttikat, Ph.D., has traveled to India several times to study Tamil refugees displaced by the civil war in Sri Lanka. His work began with a visit to a refugee camp in 2007 and included six additional trips over the following decade. Along the way, Kuttikat’s efforts have […]
Abby Chapman is pictured above on the far left. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is on the far right. Students who specialize in Social Sciences At Taylor, learn to analyze information, think abstractly, write and present information well, work with clients and ask tough questions. They are equipped to promote redemption and change in our increasingly […]
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 The UNCW School of Social Work prepares students to work with individuals and communities struggling with the challenges of poverty, discrimination, health and mental health issues, and other hardships. Through a $ 500,000 grant to the Council on Social Work Education by the Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration to […]
The Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at USC is deeply saddened by the loss of Rino J. Patti, Dean Emeritus and beloved Professor Emeritus. Double Trojan Horse, receiving her Masters of Social Work and Doctor of Social Work respectively from USC in 1960 and 1967, Patti passed away on September 16, 2021. Patti was […]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 25, 2021) — From the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the movement against social injustice, societal challenges have forced us to take a closer look at disparities across the country. How can we, as a society, meet these unprecedented challenges? The answer isn’t simple, but the University of Kentucky’s College of […]
June 08 Social status links metabolic syndrome to breast cancer survival in AA women MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Dr. Greco Giampaolo Greco PhD MPHassistant professorDepartment of Population Health Science and PolicyIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai MedicalResearch.com: What is the background of this study? Response: The motivation for our study was to understand why the […]
In the midst of a pandemic, the market has turned essential goods into status symbols. While staying in a rented room and waiting for my university to reopen, I reflect on how much has changed this year and how long the change will take as I receive constant updates on the state of the world […]
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In any human society, people differ from each other in their status. Those with higher status have more power, money and access to interested partners. Because of the fitness benefits of having a higher status, the drive for high status and the emotions, traits, and behaviors that facilitated this drive run deep in our blood. […]