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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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Funded Projects

From improving local child welfare systems to addressing climate change, our research and partnerships are pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge.

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Faculty Publications

Latest peer-reviewed publications by faculty and year.

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Our Research Centers

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

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Research Administration

Faculty resource portal for proposals, funding opportunities, policies and procedures, training and much more.

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Research News

Faculty in the Media

John Blosnich, associate professor, featured in the Daily Bulletin on the growing teen suicide issue in Rancho Cucamonga and measures for prevention.
 

November 1, 2024

Tracie Kirkland, associate professor, featured in Contemporary Pediatrics on assessing knowledge of breastfeeding benefits among ethnic minority groups.

October 8, 2024

Julie Cederbaum, associate professor, featured on The Academic Minute podcast on how supportive adults make a difference to foster youth.

October 7, 2024

Ben Henwood, professor, featured in the Los Angeles Times on how basic income could get thousands of people off the streets
 

April 30, 2024

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