Fatima Salman Discusses the Importance of Social Workers in Public Policy
ENGAGE Program Manager and Lecturer Fatima Salman spoke about the role of social workers in creating policy that supports mental health on the podcast “Breaking Through” with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner.
Yanghyun Park Presents at National Conference on Child Maltreatment Strategies
PhD student Yanghyun Park presented at the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children conference last month. Her presentation was titled “Strategies for increasing economic support in child maltreatment prevention.”
Rebeccah Sokol Discussed the Rise of Gun Ownership with the New York Times
Assistant Professor Rebeccah Sokol was quoted in a New York Times article exploring the rise in gun ownership in American families.
Luke Shaefer Discusses Minnesota’s New Child Tax Credit
Professor Luke Shaefer spoke to Minnesota Public Radio about that state’s new child tax credit. “It's not a silver bullet. It's not going to solve all of the challenges that we face, but no policy is. And this one is one that works.
Olivia Chang Receives Honorable Mention from Ford Foundation Fellowship Program
PhD student Olivia Chang received an honorable mention from the 2023 Ford Foundation Fellowship Program.
Briana Starks Successfully Defends Dissertation
Briana Starks, Joint PhD in Social Work and Sociology, successfully defended her dissertation, "Diapers, Debt, and Degrees: The Practical and Theoretical Implications of Maternal Postnatal Educational Attainment." Her committee included Kristin Seefeldt (co-chair) and Karen Staller.
Towns Writes Book On Navigating Trauma to Build Healthier Queer Relationships
Lecturer Jen Towns wrote a new book titled “Our Deepest Roots: Navigating Past Trauma to Build Healthier Queer Relationships.” Towns shares stories from her own personal and professional experiences as a trauma therapist, trauma survivor and queer woman to explore how trauma in childhood or adult
MSW Student Peter Slutzker Appointed to Ann Arbor’s Housing and Human Services Advisory Board
MSW student Peter Slutzker has been appointed to Ann Arbor’s Housing and Human Services Advisory Board. “I'm honored to receive this appointment on behalf of the mayor’s office,” said Slutzker.
Kristin Seefeldt and Trevor Bechtel Present Income Pilot Program to Ann Arbor City Council
Associate Professor Kristin Seefeldt and Lecturer Trevor Bechtel spoke to the Ann Arbor City Council earlier this month about a new program which would provide a universal basic income to 100 Ann Arbor residents engaged in some form of entrepreneurship.
William Elliott Discusses Child Development Accounts with St. Louis Public Radio
Professor William Elliott III spoke with St. Louis public radio about the transformational power of Child Development Accounts and the effect they can have on multi-generational poverty.