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Research

Generating New Knowledge and Enriching Lives

The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work has a rich history of research that is embedded and tested within Los Angeles communities, and implemented throughout the world. We are committed to supporting faculty, postdocs and PhD students engaged in finding advanced solutions to the most challenging social problems.

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Projects and Investigators

Learn more about the work and scholarship of our faculty.

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Faculty Publications

Latest peer-reviewed publications by faculty and year.

Homelessness

Our Research Centers

Dedicated to advancing education, awareness and policy on the most critical issues facing individuals and society.

Seminar

Research for Social Change Seminar Series

Join us on Tuesdays in-person or via Zoom. View recordings from previous sessions on our YouTube channel.

Research News

Faculty in the Media

Daniel Hackman, associate professor, featured in The 74 on how Black, Latino and low-income kids felt better in remote school during COVID

August 20, 2025

Ben Henwood, professor, featured in Inside Philanthropy on applying the 'Housing First' approach to ending homelessness
 

July 24, 2025

John Blosnich, associate professor, featured in The Conversation about how collecting data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health
 

June 13, 2025

John Clapp, professor, featured in Forbes about a new study on the affects of heavy alcohol use on the brain
 

April 29, 2025