News Archive
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The number of homeless people in the Los Angeles area has increased 23 percent to 57,794 since the 2016 count, according to the latest data analyzed by USC researchers for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
The results of the latest homeless count were released May 31 by LAHSA officials in coordination with elected officials, including LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas.
“There is no sugarcoating this bad news: Our count is up,” Garcetti said.
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May is National Foster Care Month. Foster care can come in many forms — do you know about these 10 types?
To many, “foster care” denotes the concept of a caretaker taking in children in need until they can find permanent homes. However, there are many different types of foster care, from those based on medical need to those that involve family members or friends of the family looking after children due to unforeseen circumstances.
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How can social work help veterans who are suffering from mental health issues? One USC MSW graduate seeks to answer that question.
As a Marine, Dexter Egleston, MSW ‘17, is intimately acquainted with the mental health needs of veterans. A recent graduate from the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, he spoke with us about his journey to his Master of Social Work and his post-graduation ambitions.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In an effort to clear up common misconceptions and promote increased awareness, we present 15 important facts about mental health.
Millions of Americans quietly battle mental health issues each year. Mental Health Awareness Month aims to destigmatize this condition by encouraging open conversations as well as developing and implementing effective methods for treatment.
We hope that these 15 facts about mental health will encourage you to discuss these issues with those you care about.
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Memorial Day was established after the Civil War to honor those who had died while in military service. It is observed each year on the last Monday of May. While non-military families often see Memorial Day as the first celebration of summer, those connected to the military are likely to see it differently.
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This Military Appreciation Month, take time to reflect on the sacrifices that service members make to ensure our freedom with these 25 inspirational quotes.
During Military Appreciation Month, we honor the bravery of the servicemen and women who risk their lives on behalf of our country and citizens. We hope that these 25 poignant quotes will serve to remind you of the sacrifices that these extraordinary people have made in the service of freedom.
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It’s hard to believe that forms of slavery still exist today, though many people might not even realize it. The Athenian Society at the USC Price School of Public Policy put a much-needed spotlight on the issue April 25 in an event titled “Ending Trafficking: A Discussion of Human Rights.”
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The Class of 2017 was privileged to have Suzanne Dworak-Peck deliver the keynote speech at its commencement on May 12. Dworak-Peck, whose name will forever be intertwined with social work and nursing at USC, bestowed some wisdom from her three decades of dedication and service as a professional social work practitioner.
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Most service members leaving the military and returning to the San Francisco Bay Area aren’t prepared for the transition home and have a range of needs that can’t be addressed by a single organization, according to a new study from the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.
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Wendy Smith, a clinical psychotherapist, associate professor and dean at USC, has been a long-time advocate for young adults transitioning out of the foster care system.