John Clapp Talks Alcohol Prevention
Fellow News, Practice Fields, Research“When it comes to binge drinking, social factors exert a significant influence,” says Fellow and scholar John Clapp. “A person…
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Chi Wins Congressional Award
Fellow NewsFellow Iris Chi is a 2019 recipient of the Woman of the Year Congressional Award. She received the award from…
Loneliness and Isolation: New Research Group
Events, Fellow News, Meetings, ResearchFellows with a research interest in loneliness and isolation take note: the Gerontological Society of America recently established an interdisciplinary…
In Memorium: Zeke Hasenfeld
Fellow NewsThe Academy regrets the passing of 2013 Fellow Yeheskel (Zeke) Hasenfeld, a well known researcher in social work. Dr. Hasenfeld…
Book Award for Benbenishty and Astor
Events, Fellow News, General, ResearchWinners of the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) 2019 Book Award are Fellows Rami Benbenisty and…
Zayas On Childhood Trauma of Undocumented Families
Fellow News, Policy, ResearchSteve Hicks School of Social Work Dean Luis Zayas has made a name for himself as an expert on…
Walters Wins 2019 Richard Lodge Award
Fellow News, ResearchUniversity of Washington’s Karina Walters was recently named the recipient of the 2019 Richard Lodge Prize. The award, given…
Catalano and Hawkins Program Goes International
Fellow News, ResearchVancouver parents will soon be treated to a new parent workshop titled Guiding Good Choices. The program was conceived…
Fredricksen-Goldsen Headlines LGBT Seminar
Events, Fellow News, General, Practice FieldsKaren Fredricksen-Goldsen headlined the 2019 annual LGBT Elders in an Ever Changing World conference as the keynote speaker. …
Delva on the Language of Addiction
Fellow News, Practice FieldsAn interesting piece on addiction with comments by Boston University Dean and Fellow Jorge Delva: http://www.bu.edu/today/2019/changing-stigmatizing-language-surrounding-addiction/