Author: Laurie Anderson
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UGA awarded additional $4 million for human trafficking program
The funding is part of the TIP Office’s Program to End Modern Slavery and builds…
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Social work master’s degree increases reach, enrollment
UGA’s online MSW program has nearly doubled its expected enrollment.
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Book chronicles doctor’s journey to health leadership roles
The Girl from the Bronx: A True Story of Struggle, Resiliency and Courage chronicles Dr. Debbie…
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UGA leads study of family legislation’s implications for children of color
The study looks at how new federal legislation may help children of color stay out…
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New social work minor applicable to many fields
This fall, the University of Georgia is launching a new minor in social work designed…
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UGA launches substance use certificate program
The certificate program offers a fast track to professional substance use counseling in Georgia.
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Struggling community takes on COVID-19 crisis
UGA School of Social Work helps East Athens find resources.
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Are we speaking the same mental health language?
Study finds African Americans, mental health groups use different terms.
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Social work student promotes community mental health
She urges those under stress to take time for self-care.
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New evaluation tool aids Day Reporting Centers
These centers provide intensive, community-based counseling and rehabilitative services.
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Social work students talk with Atlanta mayor
The Parham Policy Day highlights the impact of social policy on society.
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UGA receives $15.75M to combat human trafficking
It will expand current efforts in Africa and create a forum of scholars.
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Social work faculty member promotes inclusion through scholarship, service
At age 14, Llewellyn Cornelius was unwittingly exposed to his future career.
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UGA offers the first fully online MSW in Georgia
Applications are being accepted for the inaugural cohort, scheduled to begin Fall 2020.
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Human trafficking in Georgia: The need for data
Associate professor David Okech discusses what researchers are doing.
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UGA assists in first assessment of peer support
State of Georgia partners with School of Social Work researchers.
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UGA collaborating on child welfare workforce education
School of Social Work to help evaluate the health of Georgia DFCS.
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Study identifies factors associated with farmer suicide
It might help health providers develop strategies to reduce suicide risk.
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Consortium studying human trafficking awarded $4M
UGA researchers seek to reduce trafficking in communities of West Africa.
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Child welfare expert named Berger Professor
Harold Briggs is nationally known for his innovative studies focused on putting families first.
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Hollowell lecturer: Need for moral leadership is urgent
Robert M. Franklin Jr. spoke at the annual Donald L. Hollowell Lecture.
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Leadership ethics expert will give Hollowell Lecture
In times of moral ambiguity and deep division, we need to be able to spot…
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Social Work associate professor sheds light on civil rights activist
Hogansville, Georgia, is easy to overlook.
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Nonprofit professorship named for retired UGA faculty member
Not many university faculty members can say they’ve established a graduate degree program, but Professor…
