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The 45-page report from the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work’s Sexual Harassment Task Force was meant to spark dialogue and a longer process of cultural change. But in the month or so since its publication, many already have found ways to implement some of the recommendations.
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In the wake of a number of high-profile suicides, we’re exploring the social and cultural factors that contribute to the prevalence of suicide among men—and a few tactics for helping friends and family who may be struggling with mental illness.
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Childhood obesity is an epidemic in the United States — but research indicates that for adolescents of low economic status and those in the child welfare system, health outlooks may be especially bleak.
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By preparing for the challenges that come with re-entering the labor force, military service members can transition into a civilian career that is both financially stable and personally fulfilling.
Transitioning from active duty to a civilian career path often comes with a variety of unanticipated challenges. In addition to the new financial burdens of housing and health care, veterans often face difficulty finding their place within a job market that values traditional work experience over the skills gained during military service.
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While the LGBT community has seen increased representation in the U.S. military in the past decade, strides are still being made to improve acceptance, integration and health for gay and transgender service members.
Today, gay and transgender military service members enjoy far more rights than they did even five years ago—but the fight continues to increase visibility and acceptance for this group in the armed forces.
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Summer Program Brings Together Inquiring Minds and Artificial Intelligence to Solve World’s ProblemsWhat do homelessness, wildlife poaching and toxic stress have in common?
They’re societal problems being addressed with artificial intelligence.
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Human trafficking is a widespread and often misunderstood phenomenon. Learn to identify common risk factors and warning signs of human trafficking—and what you can do to help end it.
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July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. Take a moment to learn what the key differences are between the most common strains of hepatitis.
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He calls it “dumb luck,” but any way you slice it, Professor John Clapp is one of the foremost addiction researchers in the field of social work, known internationally for his translational work in alcohol problem prevention.
And now he’s interim dean of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, leading the school into a new era in its nearly 100-year history.
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A research initiative launched in partnership with USC Telehealth is creating innovative parenting and child development solutions through technology, increasing access to care for families across the country.