We're honored to host Dr Charles Bell (@DrBell313/@ISUSciTech) next Thurs (2/8) to discuss the over-representation of Black students in public school punishment. Pre-register for this *free* in-person/online event: https://t.co/i4jXqPVZps #SchoolSocialWork#Up4theChallenge
Could not be more excited that @DrBell313 is coming to speak to @USocialWork next week about his critical work on bias and school suspension in public schools! In-person/virtual free and open to the public: https://t.co/6NM7StompJ
New publication with @MikeGearhart9
-we find that police contact has a negative impact on youth wellbeing, and participation in community and extracurricular activities is associated with positive youth outcomes.
https://t.co/eaEuM2sEhz
Next month's #PARCKA#Parley is one you're not going to want to miss! 🤩 We will be joined by @lizsiantzPhD to learn more about #culturally responsive #peersupport in the #IntermountainWest. Sign up at https://t.co/bvAnZ3jPD1 for #Parley updates & invites!
Congratulations to Dr Emily Salisbury, director of our Utah #CriminalJustice Center, who was selected as a @Utah 2024-2025 Presidential Societal Impact Scholar! This award recognizes and supports exemplary public engagement. Learn more: https://t.co/tVl2D0WDX8 #Up4theChallenge
Join us tomorrow for our annual rally and march (from East High to Kingsbury Hall) celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Immediately following the MLK Rally and March, experience the vibrant and electrifying world of Step Afrika! #MLKDay
🗓️ https://t.co/lw3MfcJx5r
I love this work because of the mentors who shaped me - like @cmogrowilson1 who has been my cherished mentor for so many years now. It’s such a blast to “pay it forward” with these incredible @USocialWork doctoral students!
This photo is everything to me!
My mentee Dr Alysse Loomis who was my MSW and PhD student. And now a faculty member with her own doctoral students. Mentorship by the generations. I’m now an academic grandma!!!#mentorship#socialwork@UConnSocialWork@USocialWork@AlysseLoomis
“These results show that MORE can help veterans & active-duty military personnel who are interested in reducing their opioid use to safely do so without worsening their pain or their #MentalHealth,” said @DrEricGarland, lead author of the study & #SocialWork prof at @UUtah.
NEW RESEARCH! #Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) effectively reduced #ChronicPain & opioid use among current & former military personnel, while simultaneously improving psychological health & mental well-being across a number of measures. https://t.co/YHU3vzxLhx
January is #HumanTraffickingPreventionMonth. Next Wed (1/17), Dr Gezinski will share evidence-based insights into the complexities of sex trafficking & anti-trafficking efforts. Register in advance for this free virtual event: https://t.co/i4jXqPVZps #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay