News Archive
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A theory not backed up by cold, hard facts is just that—a theory.
But in the realm of social work, securing strong evidence to reinforce an assumption is not always an easy task. Variables are numerous and often difficult to measure. Investigators typically examine specific groups rather than the general populace, further complicating the process.
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Mental health disorders in active-duty servicemembers have increased 65 percent since 2000, according to the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center. While federal agencies have dedicated more resources to screen and treat combat troops in recent years, incidents such as the U.S. Army sergeant allegedly murdering 16 civilians in Afghanistan raise serious questions if it is enough.
USC School of Social Work student Sarah Duncan doesn’t think so.
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Maria Aranda, an associate professor at the USC School of Social Work and the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, has been elected a fellow in the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), as part of its Social Research, Policy and Practice Section.
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Memorial Day can be an emotional time, especially for those whose lives have been touched by war. But for Eugene Durrah, a Master of Social Work student visiting an American military cemetery in Europe, the meaning of the day hit home in a whole new way.
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A summer funding program at the USC School of Social Work is proving valuable to both students who need real-world research experience and faculty members who benefit from additional assistance on research projects.
During the past five years, the Hamovitch Center for Science in the Human Services has provided nearly $250,000 worth of funding to support student research assistants during the summer months, including $70,000 in funding this year.
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A new $1 million, three-year grant from First 5 LA will enable the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC to provide underprivileged children with oral health care and help them see a dentist regularly, as well as allow the USC School of Social Work to assist families in implementing this kind of health care at home.
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Master of Social Work students Victoria Torres and Kyra Haglund are the first recipients of the Pamela and Mark A. Mischel Family Endowed Scholarship, which supports students pursuing studies in military social work at the USC School of Social Work.
A $50,000 gift from Pamela and Mark Mischel, parents of Alyson Mischel, MSW ’00, established the scholarship for students pursuing the school’s Military Social Work and Veteran Services sub-concentration.
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A select group of scholars from across the country gathered recently at the USC School of Social Work to participate in an intensive summer training institute focused on issues surrounding substance abuse among Hispanic populations.
The 10-day program, sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and known as the Interdisciplinary Research Training Institute on Hispanic Drug Abuse, is designed to support and advance the careers of graduate students and new investigators interested in pursuing drug abuse research.
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The Social Work Policy Institute of the National Association of Social Workers Foundation, in partnership with the USC School of Social Work and the PolicyLab of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, has issued a new report highlighting critical reforms needed to improve the health of children involved in the child welfare system.
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Mark Spratt, a member of the USC School of Social Work Board of Councilors, has established a scholarship to aid students who support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.
The $50,000 gift created the Matthew Holland Scholarship in Social Work, in honor of Spratt’s partner, for students who have demonstrated a commitment to LGBT matters through academic work, community involvement or other personal contributions.