Webinars

Robert Hernandez, senior lecturer, moderates a panel of USC faculty and community leaders discussing youth justice and what considerations can be formulated and implemented to ensure healthy development for all youth.

Moderated by June Wiley, chair of the MSW program, and featuring a panel of alumni community leaders: Evangela Williams, MSW '02, Carl Golden, MSW '07, and Brittaney Dennis, MSW '12.

Part 2 of the series tackles the subject of promoting smart decarceration and achieving equal opportunity and justice. Featuring an expert panel of social workers and members of the criminal justice system.

In honor of Black History Month, Clinical Professor Renee Smith-Maddox speaks with Barbara Solomon, DSW '66, and Simone Walton, DSW '20 about past and present issues affecting Black communities.

In honor of Black History Month, Clinical Professor Renee Smith-Maddox speaks exclusively with U.S. Representative Karen Bass, who is also an MSW alumna of USC.

Clinical Associate Professor June Wiley moderates a discussion around what African-American social workers need to know and do to ensure success in the profession.

In honor of Black History Month, Clinical Professor Renee Smith-Maddox speaks with Associate Professor Devon Brooks about issues impacting the African-American community and how the social work profession can address them.

An examination of the wealth and income dynamics in the U.S. that reveals staggering disparity between black and white households. Featuring Dr. Larry E. Davis, University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Michael A. Lindsey, McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, Dr. Mark A. Rank, Brown School, and moderated by Dr. Shaun M. Eack, University of Pittsburgh.

Exclusive interview with Congressman Tony Cardenas (CA-29) on how the juvenile justice system is shifting in California from corrections to health and human services, and how social workers can and should be an integral part of this.

The 18th Annual California Social Work Hall of Distinction Induction Ceremony honored seven extraordinary social workers, including two alumnae, Marleen Wong, MSW ’71, and Monika White, MSW ’74, PhD ’80. This event pays tribute to the positive impact of social work practice, policy and research addressing health and welfare problems in California's most vulnerable communities.

Anti-blackness and racial discrimination are two issues that have continued to be prevalent in our society despite the Civil Rights Acts, and Affirmative Action mandated efforts. A panel discussion featuring Dr. Joseph Nunn, Dr. Barbara Solomon, Dr. Alex Norman, and moderated by Dr. Ruth C. White.

The U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on mental health problems among underrepresented minorities, published in 2002, suggested a significant contribution from systemic racism. Featuring Dr. Sean Joe, Brown School, Dr. David T. Takeuchi, University of Washington and moderated by Dr. Laura Abrams, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.