Humanities, Arts + Social Sciences

WCPN: Dan Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention, Research and Education, said it’s “understandable” schools have used metal detectors and school resource officers to combat school shootings, but noted there’s little evidence those ...

From the ongoing opioid epidemic to social justice and gun violence, the expertise and insight of the faculty at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University were at the forefront of the stories making headlines nationally and internationall...

cleveland.com (subscription required): Dan Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention, Research and Education, said high-profile shootings in places like schools, stores and houses of worship mask a more common occurrence of gun violenc...

Next City: Laura Voith, associate professor, discussed specific programs aimed at preventing intimate partner violence. Most participants are required to complete programs under court orders following domestic violence convictions, as a condition of probation or to reunify with their children. “They...

WEWS: A 72-year-old man was recently charged for a sexual assault that took place in Cleveland in 1997. Dan Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention, Research and Education, said genealogical DNA is a relatively new practice in law en...

The Ralph S. and Dorothy P. Schmitt Professor Emeritus and Distinguished University Professor Emeritus M.C. “Terry” Hokenstad, Jr., PhD, published the second edition of his book, Lessons From Abroad: Adapting International Social Welfare Innovations, co-edited with alumna Amy Restorick Roberts (SAS ...

Learn how careers in social work are making a difference in society! You're invited to join the Mandel School for our 2023 Impact Talk series—four excellent opportunities to be inspired by our faculty and their specializations. The events will be held in Noble Commons and via livestream, and be rec...

As winter graduation nears, we checked in with some of our recent PhD graduates to see where they are and what they're up to! Kylie Evans Assistant Professor of Social Work and Director of Field Education Ursuline College Cleveland, OH "I was so excited to be...

Duncan Mayer, a doctoral candidate, had an article published in Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly at the end of September related to revenue volatility. The paper is titled “Simmer Down Now! A Study of Revenue Volatility and Dissolution in Nonprofit Organizations.” Abstract Many nonprofit o...

Class Year: Spring 2024 Degree Program: MSW Concentration: Community Practice for Social Change Hometown: Benton Harbor, MI Undergrad Alma Mater: Northwestern University Why did you choose Case Western Reserve? The dual degree program is what really attracted me. The social work school felt ve...