News Archive
2019
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Ralph Fertig, prominent civil rights lawyer and USC clinical professor of social work, died on March 28 at his home in Westwood, a neighborhood in Los Angeles. He was 89.
Fertig was an influential social justice activist who dedicated his life to the fight for free speech and human rights in the United States and abroad as a federal administrative judge, civil rights attorney, social worker and sociologist. -
Various stakeholders at the 2019 International Military Transition Research Summit advocated for new family-focused practice, research initiatives and policies to support military transitions.
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A new interagency initiative at the Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative aims to place more veterans in meaningful, long-lasting careers.
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What do forgiveness, “fake news,” and Black Twitter have in common?
According to researchers, the answer is racism.
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María Aranda, executive director of the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, gave expert testimony before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors during one of its standing meetings, as the board discussed approving a motion to bring about systemic change to create a more age-friendly Los Angeles.
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In honor of National LGBT Health Awareness Week, family nurse practitioner Amber Richert examines the unique health care needs of LGBT patients—and the destigmatization required to increase their access to LGBT-affirming health care.
Around 3.5 percent of Americans identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual, and roughly 0.03 percent identify as transgender. And while these individuals often have unique health care needs, many encounter serious obstacles when trying to access equitable, high-quality care.
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As a young girl, Brunilda Chavez, MSW ’80, never thought she would have the chance to pursue a graduate degree. She was from a traditional Mexican-American family, and girls were expected to work and turn over their paychecks to the family. There was no money for college.
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Former model and restaurateur B. Smith is a likely representation of life with Alzheimer’s disease. Beyond the gasps over Smith’s home life — she lives with her husband and his live-in girlfriend — her situation points to real-world challenges faced by black families caring for loved ones who have this life-altering condition.
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Jonathan Grube noticed a problem in his everyday dealings with community members as an officer for the Los Angeles Police Department. Due to recent changes in national immigration policies, undocumented immigrants and their families were afraid that any interaction with him would result in deportation.
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Initial studies with young adults show dramatic drops in stress, cravings, impulsivity and risk of relapse after practicing mindfulness.
Mindfulness might offer more than relief from daily stress. Research now suggests it can boost recovery from addiction and trauma.
Investigators at USC believe the contemplative practice could represent the next major breakthrough in the treatment of substance use and major mental health issues.