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The USC School of Social Work has introduced a military social work program to address a severe shortage of qualified mental health professionals prepared to help the nation's armed forces personnel, military veterans and their families manage the pressures of military life and post-war adjustments. Read More » |
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Marleen Wong, the school's new assistant dean of field education, traveled to the epicenter of the Sichuan, China earthquake, where she trained medical staff and volunteers how to deliver psychological first aid and help survivors cope with post-traumatic stress – along with others in the school who assisted from the sidelines in America. Read More » |
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With the growing number of cancer survivors, the medical community and policymakers are paying more attention to the psychosocial distress associated with the disease. A study led by Kathleen Ell examined the ramifications economic strain has on the quality of life of cancer survivors, particularly low-income minority patients.
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The USC School of Social Work, in conjunction with the National Network for Social Work Managers, led a management institute on homelessness that brought together both public and private sectors for a two-day event that attracted 175 participants from all over the country to discuss how to halt the epidemic. Read More » |
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Clinical Professors Michal Sela-Amit and Rafael Angulo accompanied 21 graduate students on a two-week excursion to Israel this summer searching for inspiration on how to creatively resolve social conflicts. What they found were new ways of helping people, including using community-based theatre and art therapy. Read More » |
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It's no small feat to coordinate field placements for 500 students, and collaborate with community partners and field instructors to ensure internships enhance academic and professional development. The Field Education group also brought aboard more than 150 new agencies and 75 field instructors for a program that helps students complete 300,000 hours of community service in six counties. Read More » |
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The Asian Pacific Islander Social Work Caucus celebrated its 10th annual scholarship reception with a cultural fashion show featuring traditional Asian costumes. The student-run organization raised $10,000 for the Robert Nishimoto Endowed Scholarship and recognized Nishimoto, Herbert Hatanaka and Frances Wu for their contributions to the API social work community. |
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