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Research

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.

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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

Ben Henwood, professor, featured in the Los Angeles Times on how climate change is impacting homelessness
 

April 16, 2026

Carl Castro, professor, featured on NPR-WBUR Boston on how war jolts military, veterans and families' mental health
 

April 2, 2026

Sarah Caliboso-Soto, associate teaching professor, featured in EdSurge about the growing trend of youth using AI for mental health care
 

March 3, 2026

Nicholas Weinmeister, research with the Homelessness Policy Research Institute, featured on CBS News on California's efforts to make homeless shelters pet inclusive

January 26, 2026