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May 2021 - Wayne State University
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For Students, By Students: Social Work Student Alliance established to address COVID-19 related changes to student life

For Students, By Students: Social Work Student Alliance established to address COVID-19 related changes to student life

Organized by students, the Social Work Student Alliance (SWSA) is designed to assist with students’ overall well-being and learning through a focus on peer wellness, academic empowerment and student advocacy opportunities.

News & activities

Surviving in a Changing World: Social Work researcher illuminates the impact of environmental changes on older Detroiters with community-based study Surviving in a Changing World: Social Work researcher illuminates the impact of environmental changes on older Detroiters with community-based study  

Associate Professor Tam Perry seeks the support of fellow Detroiters to help spread the word of this study to older adults who may qualify.


 

Congratulations

From recognized dedication to community service and teaching to welcoming 400 new graduates to our social work alumni family, there is a lot to celebrate this May in the School of Social Work From recognized dedication to community service and teaching to welcoming 400 new graduates to our social work alumni family, there is a lot to celebrate this May in the School of Social Work  


 

Highlights

Looking ahead with hope for our future, a message from Dean Sheryl Kubiak
Looking ahead with hope for our future, a message from Dean Sheryl Kubiak
MSW student empowers Black women as Schweitzer Fellow
MSW student empowers Black women as Schweitzer Fellow
Fulbright Scholar will take community-based mental health research back to Ukraine
Fulbright Scholar will take community-based mental health research back to Ukraine

 

Spotlights

Social Work graduate entering profession that provided help during her time of need
Social Work graduate entering profession that provided help during her time of need
Social entrepreneurship event explores how to structure businesses for maximum social impact
Social entrepreneurship event explores how to structure businesses for maximum social impact
Wayne State Social Work faculty member receives Excellence in Teaching Award
Wayne State Social Work faculty member receives Excellence in Teaching Award

 

Centers

Addressing the overdose epidemic by decriminalizing buprenorphine and reducing harm Addressing the overdose epidemic by decriminalizing buprenorphine and reducing harm  

The Center for Behavioral Health and Justice explores the gold standard in opioid treatment, buprenorphine, and the continued stigmatization and criminalization of this treatment.

Wayne State social work faculty member named first non-physician recipient of hemophilia research award  

Tam Perry is the first non-physician investigator to win the National Hemophilia Foundation’s (NHF) Innovative Investigator Research Award supporting her work with a multi-institutional team studying important aspects of aging for those with a bleeding disorder.

Wayne State social work faculty member named first non-physician recipient of hemophilia research award
CBHJ seeks to promote racial equity by examining the impact of legal fines and fees on people of color. CBHJ seeks to promote racial equity by examining the impact of legal fines and fees on people of color.  

Wayne State University Center for Behavioral Health and Justice seeks to promote racial equity by examining the real cost of legal fines and fees that punish poverty and disproportionality effect people of color.

CBHJ April newsletter highlights expanded initiatives across Michigan  

From a new statewide public data dashboard to in-depth community discussions, the CBHJ is working to advance needed changes in the behavioral health and criminal justice intersection from many angles. 

Student Wellness series encourages students to recognize need and reach out for help  

The past year has challenged all of us. From a global pandemic to devastating events highlighting racial inequity and a very contentious election – we have all had a lot on our plates. Our Social Work Warrior Student Wellness series highlights student experiences and recognizes the resilience they have displayed.

Spotlights highlight Warrior students on the rise  

From infant mental health to holistic defense, Social Work students explore the variety of specialties offered at Detroit’s Social Work School.


 

In the News

Lansing police hired a social worker in 2019. She's changed they way they handle mental health calls Lansing police hired a social worker in 2019. She's changed they way they handle mental health calls  

County in-jail medication drug treatment effort certified  

County in-jail medication drug treatment effort certified
City of Detroit program aims to employ returning citizens coming out of jail City of Detroit program aims to employ returning citizens coming out of jail  


 

Events

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