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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 05/10/2026

Curious about the Trauma Recovery Center Model? Join the USC Social Work team for a seminar on evidence, practice, and opportunities for research collaboration! 🗓️ Tues., October 6 ⏰ 12-12:45pm PST 📍MRF 102 on USC's main campus or on Zoom 🔗 bit.ly/4i3I1XB

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 16/04/2026

Join us for season 2 of the #USCSocialWork podcast, Listen. Up. People. Listen on Youtube at bit.ly/4qlmcE6 and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon Music.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 09/04/2026

For four decades, research has proven that the Housing First model produces higher rates of persons exiting homelessness than any other approach studied. Season 2 of the #USCSocialWork podcast Listen. Up. People. is now on Youtube at bit.ly/4qlmcE6 and on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon Music.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 08/04/2026

#USCSocialWork has been awarded a $3.4 million grant by the National Institute on Aging for a large-scale study of K-Savvy, a culturally-tailored version of The Savvy Caregiver Program delivered in Korean, under the direction of principal investigator Yuri Jang. Read more: bit.ly/4cbnD2S.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 08/04/2026

#USCSocialWork Student Organization and Graduate Student Government co-sponsored Student Appreciation Day. About 65 USC Trojans came out to enjoy lunch, games, arts and crafts and more. Thank you to the Student Org leaders who spearheaded a great day.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 03/04/2026

Congratulations to Teaching Professor Dawn Joosten-Hagye, a 2026 inductee as Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice. Learn more: bit.ly/3PJ4eia

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 02/04/2026

Join us for season 2 of the #USCSocialWork podcast, Listen. Up. People. Listen on Youtube at bit.ly/4qlmcE6 and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon Music.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 26/03/2026

The arts can be an important tool for improving mental health, acting as a bridge to build trust between client and therapist. Join us for season 2 of the #USCSocialWork podcast, Listen. Up. People. Listen on Youtube at bit.ly/4qlmcE6 and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon Music.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 24/03/2026

María P. Aranda is an internationally recognized social worker and sociobehavioral scholar in the fields of social work, geriatrics and gerontology. María also developed the first Spanish-language support group for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more: bit.ly/41nelvp

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 23/03/2026

Associate Teaching Professor Susan Hess writes blog about teaching critical thinking as an act of moral responsibility in polarized times. Read the blog: bit.ly/4bD59Ic

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 19/03/2026

Tech and AI are everywhere — even in social work. Our expert guests are creating pathways for ethical uses of technology in social work training and practice. Join us for the latest episode of season 2 of Listen. Up. People. on Youtube at bit.ly/4qlmcE6 or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 17/03/2026

Join us in celebrating National Social Work Month. First recognized in March 1963, we honor and celebrate all in the social work profession and their dedication each day to uplifting individuals, defending equality and transforming society. Learn more: bit.ly/40yNrR5

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 16/03/2026

Devon Hernandez was selected as one of just 20 fellows nationwide for the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Doctoral Student Policy Fellowship. Learn more: bit.ly/4rQ6bqx

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 10/03/2026

Professor Ben Henwood is a leading expert on housing and integrative support for homeless individuals. Hear how his insights and research are helping change the way major cities like Los Angeles are addressing the growing crisis. Listen to the conversation: bit.ly/46s5RpT

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 06/03/2026

Trauma Recovery Centers statewide serve more than 9,000 victims of violence annually across 11 counties. With proposed funding cuts, that number is anticipated to plummet to just 1,000, with as many as 16 TRCs expected to close due to state budget cuts. Read more: bit.ly/4rgqU6r

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 05/03/2026

Join us for season 2 of the #USCSocialWork podcast, Listen. Up. People. Listen on YouTube at bit.ly/4qlmcE6 and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 03/03/2026

For the 10th anniversary of the Grand Challenges for Social Work, professionals from across the country joined for the Festival of Ideas and anniversary dinner and a series of panel discussions. Learn more: bit.ly/3OD44YZ

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 02/03/2026

Blanca Godoy, who graduated in May 2025 with a minor in social work and juvenile justice, was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant. Learn more about the 19 USC students and recent alumni who were awarded the prestigious grants this year: bit.ly/3ZLBeIk

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 26/02/2026

It's often community response, such as mutual aid and collective action, that mitigate the most immediate impacts following a natural disaster. Join us for season 2 of the #USCSocialWork podcast, Listen. Up. People. at bit.ly/4qlmcE6 or follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 19/02/2026

Professor Ben Henwood featured in the New York Times twice during January, first about the national decline in homelessness (bit.ly/4rhDNxO), and again honoring the life and work of Beauty 2 the Streetz founder Shirley Raines (bit.ly/4aBVW2l).

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 19/02/2026

A social worker’s ability to inform policy can often bridge the gap between community needs and government action to build a more just society. Join us for season 2 of the #USCSocialWork podcast, Listen. Up. People. on YouTube at bit.ly/4qlmcE6 or Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 18/02/2026

Danny Hang, MSW '11, was sworn in as WeHo vice mayor in January, the first Asian Pacific American elected to the role. Hang credits his USC Social Work experience wtih igniting his passion for social policy. Learn more about Danny's journey: bit.ly/4aBAtX7

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 05/02/2026

Join us for season 2 of the #USCSocialWork podcast, Listen. Up. People. Episode 1 released today and focuses on social work in educational settings. Listen on YouTube at bit.ly/4qlmcE6 and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 30/01/2026

“The Pet Assistance and Support program removes a critical barrier and helps reach people who have long been excluded from the homelessness response system," said Nicolas Weinmeister, a researcher with HPRI who led the project. Learn more and see coverage from CBS LA: bit.ly/3LTI5w3

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 27/01/2026

Ed Source story, "Families remain concerned amid pause in federal child care funds," features #USCSocialWork MSW student Marilynda Bustamente, who experienced homelessness while pregnant, sharing the difference that child care funding has made in her life. Full story: bit.ly/49EsERl

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 22/01/2026

Help to identify and report possible human trafficking by recognizing the signs: bit.ly/40eBJKV #HumanTraffickingPreventionMonth

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 21/01/2026

Maria Ruelas, EdD ‘18, MSW ‘13, has been named 2025 School Social Worker of the Year by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) for her outstanding leadership and dedication as District Social Worker for the Lawndale Elementary School District (LESD). Read more: bit.ly/4a9UOD1

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 16/12/2025

Laura Abrams, prolific youth welfare researcher, joins the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work after spending more than 30 years documenting and improving the well-being of incarcerated youth and young adults. Full story here: bit.ly/4s69HhK

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 11/12/2025

The #USCSocialWork podcast, Listen. Up. People., features faculty, alumni and community partners discussing the most critical issues of our time. We're talking about what's happening and why it's happening. Listen to this episode and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Amazon Music.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 08/12/2025

Join us on January 15th at 4pm as we welcome Dr. Wendy Smith in conversation with Dr. Robert Hernandez of USC Social Work about Smith's groundbreaking new book, Before Their Crimes, which sheds new light on the role of childhood trauma in juvenile crime. RSVP: bit.ly/3KlZYmu

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 05/12/2025

Jennifer Parga, associate teaching professor, is a contributing author for the new book Social Work and Technology, on the subject of the future of social work and digital technologies. Learn more: bit.ly/3Y6xnof

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 05/12/2025

#USCSocialWork launches its first undergraduate major in Fall 2026. The new major will enable students to gain 440 hours of supervised, hands-on training at community agencies, schools and hospitals. Read the Daily Trojan article: bit.ly/44d5630. BSW program info: bit.ly/3Ky9in6

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 04/12/2025

The new #USCSocialWork podcast, Listen. Up. People. features faculty, alumni and community partners discussing the most critical issues of our time. We're talking about what's happening and why it's happening. Listen to this episode and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Amazon Music.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 03/12/2025

Weekly seminars hosted by #USCSocialWork feature a brief, relatively informal presentation from a social work faculty member, student or guest on a research topic that impacts social change. Watch the full seminar on Transgender Health & Safety here: bit.ly/4pbuVZv

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 02/12/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday! Help us Fight On for Good by making a gift to the Trauma Recovery Center at USC Social Work. At TRC@USC we provide free, safe and culturally sensitive mental health and supporting services to those affected by crime, violence or trauma. Give today: bit.ly/48sqySC

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 02/12/2025

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 02/12/2025

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 24/11/2025

South Carolina has one of the top five highest maternal vulnerability rates in the nation, yet one in five women do not receive adequate prenatal care. Ann Lefebvre, DSW ‘24, developed a new community-based network to meet the maternal health care needs of rural women. Story: bit.ly/3XOWfAI

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 20/11/2025

Teaching Professor Dawn Joosten-Haagye has been accepted by the National Academies of Practice (NAP) as a Distinguished Fellow of the Social Work Academy, recognizing outstanding achievements and leadership in the social work profession and interprofessional care. bit.ly/4r8E4Ud

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 20/11/2025

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 20/11/2025

Sneak preview screening of the documentary film "Frequency of Hope," produced and directed by Ryan Ray, DSW '21. November 20, 2025 7:00 p.m. The film tells an incredible story of recovery, redemption and radio in the rugged Mat-Su Valley of Alaska. RSVP here: bit.ly/3LMJUdM

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 18/11/2025

Weekly seminars presented by a social work faculty member, student or guest on a research topic that impacts social change. Watch the full seminar on The heaviest data: Can AI alleviate the weight of suicide mortality research? here: bit.ly/48mlcJS

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 13/11/2025

Two new interconnected research collaborations that span four USC schools seek to combine social science with machine learning to study the positive effects of community resilience at the geographic level. Read the full story: bit.ly/4nOPhpV

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 13/11/2025

The new #USCSocialWork podcast Listen. Up. People. features faculty, alumni and community partners discussing the most critical issues of our time. We're talking about what's happening and why it's happening. Listen to this episode and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Amazon Music.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 12/11/2025

Join presenter Carl Castro for a panel discussion of the potential connections between service-related exposures—such as open burn pits and particulate matter—and a range of mental, behavioral, and neurologic conditions, including depression, anxiety, and dementia. RSVP here: bit.ly/49LJWfJ

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 07/11/2025

Faculty from the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health have received a $3.4 million grant from the NIH to expand their study of Los Angeles County's unhoused population. Read more: bit.ly/3LLYTV4

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 06/11/2025

On this week's episode, learn more about interprofessional education and collaboration in the health sciences and hear from USC faculty who are putting theory into practice across seven health professions. Listen and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Amazon Music.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 30/10/2025

On this week's episode, learn more about the Transformative Power of Social Work & Sports and how sports can serve as a protective factor for at-risk populations from elementary school to professional athletes. Listen and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Amazon Music.

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 28/10/2025

Current USC students, join us for a unique in-person educational experience in Washington, D.C. from March 16-20, 2026. To participate, you must express your interest by Monday, November 3. For more information or to express interest: bit.ly/47bvkEU

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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @dworakpeck.usc.edu · 23/10/2025

Researchers from the Center for Homelessness, Housing and Health Equity Research at #USCSocialWork on Thursday released results from their “Miracle Money: California” study of guaranteed income and social support for people experiencing homelessness. Full report: isu.pub/VGRM326

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