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Beth Angell Appointed the Phillip Fellin Collegiate Professor of Social Work

Michigan Social Work

Angell’s research focuses on behavioral health, particularly on serious mental illness and its intersection with substance abuse and criminal justice involvement. From 2018-2022, she served as the dean and professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work.

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Criminal Justice Reform is Not Dead

Beyond Advocacy

The Safety and Justice Challenge (SJC), of which WEI is a partner, released a report and implementation guide on Achieving Racial Equity and Improving Culture in Jails Using a Community-Engaged Quality Improvement Process last week. I first connected with Dr. Pettus while she was at the Brown School at Washington University in St.

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Bullying is a top concern among parents of school-age children. According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, one out of five children reported being bullied during the school year. Need to control: This often sprouts from the need to feel popular at school. Words can hurt. What Can You Do To Prevent Bullying?

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ACE 101: Parental Mental Illness

Stop Abuse Campaign

The parent’s mental illness will not devolve into an ACE if the parent has the tools to emotionally engage their child and make sound judgments about the child’s health and fulfillment. JD Candidate at Albany Law School. Prevention of Parental Mental Illness ACE. Additional Resources for Help. Check my ACE score. Brett Michael Fuller.

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Happy Holidays from Dean Nina Heller

University of Connecticut

Here, at the School of Social Work, we are nearing the end of the fall semester, with almost all our classes taught in person and with appropriate health measures. Our faculty continue to engage our students in our classrooms and through advising and mentoring. Our focus upon emerging needs.

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SSW Faculty and Students Present at 2024 SSWR Annual Conference

University of Connecticut

Twenty-five School of Social Work faculty, Ph.D. The research presented by the SSW community comprises a variety of topics, including foster care, LGBTQIA+ youth, substance abuse treatment, mindfulness-based intervention, and gender-affirming care, among many others. from January 10 to 14.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development. This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system.