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Innovative Program May Reduce Substance Use Among Formerly Incarcerated Men

A new study at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work has shown significant reductions in alcohol and substance use among formerly incarcerated men through a unique combination of critical dialogue and capacity-building...
3-Jul-2024 4:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

New Study Shows State of Illinois a Leader in Legislation on Perinatal Mental Health

Having advanced six policies since 2008 to detect and promote treatment of perinatal mental health conditions, the state of Illinois has emerged as a leader in these critical health areas, according to a study by University of Illinois...
10-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Institutional Review Boards and Community-Engaged Research: A Call for Reform

A new publication titled “Protection of Participants in Community-Engaged Research by Institutional Review Boards: A Call for Action,” co-authored by Liliane Windsor, PhD, MSW, and Kevin Tan, PhD, MSW, from the University of Illinois...
10-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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CFRC Releases Groundbreaking Research on Subsidized Guardianship in Illinois

The Children and Family Research Center (CFRC) has conducted pioneering research aimed at securing permanent homes for children in foster care through subsidized guardianship.
15-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Building Financial Resilience in Africa to Address Labor Trafficking

Through a multi-institutional partnership funded by the U.S. Department of State, a new research partnership seeks to reduce vulnerability to labor trafficking by enabling youth and young adults to achieve financial security and stability at home.
5-Mar-2024 4:55 PM EST Add to Favorites

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New Study Unveils Dynamics of Sexual Racism Among Young Sexual Minority Black Men

Ryan Wade, a professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work, has published a new research article titled “Whose Role is It Anyway? Sexual Racism and Sexual Positioning Among Young Sexual Minority Black Men” in the...
19-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

New Study Reveals Adolescent Substance Use Recovery Prevalence

This pivotal research not only estimates the prevalence of adolescents identifying as being in recovery but also offers crucial perspectives on the landscape of substance use recovery among this demographic.
25-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

Policies to Reduce Child Poverty and Child Maltreatment

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have conducted a scoping review of previous studies to explore the effects of policy changes on child poverty rates.
20-Nov-2023 8:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

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All Middle and High Schools: Join Us for the 2024 Illinois Youth Survey (IYS)

Administered by the Center for Prevention Research and Development (CPRD) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the IYS uses the anonymous data to produce school, district, community, county, and statewide reports.
13-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT

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Providing Hope—and Health—for Children

Journey of Hope is an evidence-based intervention that was co-developed by Tara Powell and colleagues from Save the Children, the first organization to prioritize children’s needs in the aftermath of disasters in the United States. The...
21-Aug-2023 6:05 PM EDT

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Support Grows For No-Strings-Attached Cash For Families To Prevent Foster Care Removals

Enthusiasm is growing for programs that provide guaranteed cash support for low-income families as a means to prevent foster care removals and decrease child maltreatment. Recent initiatives in California and New York have demonstrated promising...
8-Aug-2023 12:25 PM EDT

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The School of Social Work enhances people’s health and well-being, and empowers individuals, communities, and organizations to dismantle inequitable systems and promote social justice. We conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research with real world impact, educate students to be effective and innovative practitioners, and collaborate with community partners to reimagine and design solutions to social challenges.