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Detroit leader William Pickard creates five scholarships in Wayne State University School of Social Work

Detroit leader William Pickard creates five scholarships in Wayne State University School of Social Work

“Social work is about making society stronger and making communities better. Supporting students who are steadfast in their determination to uplift Black families is rewarding, and I am proud to honor the individuals who showed me the way to make a difference.” - William H. Pickard, PhD

Congratulations

From first generation college students to seasoned faculty, Warriors are getting noticed for their ability to empower social change in Detroit and beyond. From first generation college students to seasoned faculty, Warriors are getting noticed for their ability to empower social change in Detroit and beyond.  


 

Highlights

A message from Dean Sheryl Kubiak: closing 2020 and looking with hope towards 2021
A message from Dean Sheryl Kubiak: closing 2020 and looking with hope towards 2021
Social Work expert receives $2.25 million grant to protect Michigan's youth
Social Work expert receives $2.25 million grant to protect Michigan's youth
Supporting Detroit’s sexual assault victims: Althea Grant’s social work journey
Supporting Detroit’s sexual assault victims: Althea Grant’s social work journey

 

Spotlights

Overlooked: SWAN student shins light on disability research in social work with 2020 Brehler Scholars award
Overlooked: SWAN student shins light on disability research in social work with 2020 Brehler Scholars award
Elder abuse expert Joy Ernst receives National Adult Protective Services Association award
Elder abuse expert Joy Ernst receives National Adult Protective Services Association award
Social Work Activists in Action: Influencing, educating and helping others – the story of Norman Olshansky
Social Work Activists in Action: Influencing, educating and helping others – the story of Norman Olshansky

 

Centers

With dissemination support from the CDC Foundation, CBHJ distributes toolkit of COVID-19 mitigation strategies to jails nationwide With dissemination support from the CDC Foundation, CBHJ distributes toolkit of COVID-19 mitigation strategies to jails nationwide  

In collaboration with Wayne County Jail, the Center for Behavioral Health and Justice has developed a toolkit detailing key strategies for mitigating COVID-19 in jail settings, including testing implementation, contact tracing, information sharing and discharge planning. With support from the CDC Foundation, the toolkit offers recommendations to jails across the nation.  

Community Collaborations: Social Work faculty and students work to Dismantle the School-to-Prison Pipeline (DSTOPP) intruding on Detroit’s bright youth  

With the support of the Spencer Foundation and Focus: HOPE, Social Work Associate Professor Richard Smith is collaborating with Detroit-area community members and organizations to dismantle the school to prison pipeline (DSTOPP) as a member of the Urban Learning and Leadership Collaborative.

Community Collaborations: Social Work faculty and students work to Dismantle the School-to-Prison Pipeline (DSTOPP) intruding on Detroit’s bright youth
CBHJ, TBD Solutions assess Medicaid continuity for individuals incarcerated in county jails  

This partnership discovered widespread barriers faced by county jails to accessing and reactivating Medicaid for the previously incarcerated population. The resulting report outlines best practices and recommendations to improve access to Medicaid for those released from Michigan’s jails.

Social Work staff and post-doctoral students shine in spotlight series  

Meet the faces of our Social Work Warrior Family in our new series of spotlights.


 

Presentations & publications

Social Work Warriors making their mark in print and presentations Social Work Warriors making their mark in print and presentations  


 

In the News

Arresting The Spread: Fighting COVID In Jails Arresting The Spread: Fighting COVID In Jails  

Wayne State University Receives Scholarship Funds from Dr. William F. Pickard for School of Social Work  

Wayne State University Receives Scholarship Funds from Dr. William F. Pickard for School of Social Work
Detroit police working to de-escalate confrontations with the mentally ill Detroit police working to de-escalate confrontations with the mentally ill  


 

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