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Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel
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At Case Western Reserve University’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, equity, innovation and transformation are more than just values—they’re deeply embedded in all of the research and work we do, and the news we make. Stay up to date on how students, faculty, staff and alumni at the Mandel School are tackling mental health challenges, addressing inequalities, leading community transformation and more.

Recent News

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Begun Center’s Renne Dragomir discusses racial inequalities in the American juvenile justice system in recent article
Renne R. Dragomir, consultant and trainer at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research’s Center for Innovative Practices, co-authored an article on racial disparity in the American juvenile justice system as it impacts the lives of many youth of color. Published in the Juvenile and Family…
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Begun Center’s Junghyae Lee pens piece published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Junghyae Lee, research associate at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research, had an article published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Titled “Social Cognitive Orientations, Social Support, and Physical Activity among at-Risk Urban Children:…
No ‘one-size-fits-all solution’ for children exposed to domestic violence, researchers say
Some of the most affected by domestic violence are also the youngest. Each year, more than 6% of all children in the United States are exposed to domestic violence and require intervention services from various agencies, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A team of researchers at Case…
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No ‘one-size-fits-all solution’ for children exposed to domestic violence, researchers say
Case Western Reserve University study surveyed social service professionals at more than 100 Ohio agencies to assess service needs Some of the most affected by domestic violence are also the youngest. Each year, more than 6% of all children in the United States are exposed to domestic violence and…
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Learn more about social work with spring 2021 courses
As you finalize your spring 2021 undergraduate course schedules, consider rounding out your curriculum with a class in social work. The perspectives gained through social work and nonprofit education will enhance your understanding of social justice, giving you an edge in the job market or in the…
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"Managing for Resilience in a Crisis"
Crises such as pandemics, economic downturns, scandals and natural disasters challenge the viability and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations and compels them to develop preventive and coping strategies to ameliorate the shocks associated with such events. The current pandemic has demonstrated…
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“Examining Racism Using Data Algorithms”
As part of the Mandel School's Anti-Racism Workshop Series: Facing and Confronting Racism in Social Work Research, Teaching and Practice, the campus community is invited to “Examining Racism Using Data Algorithms” Friday, Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. (EST). As an example of a possible outcome of addressing…
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Cleveland Center for Membrane and Structural Biology Makes Breakthrough Neurological Discoveries
Sudha Chakrapani and her team of researchers understand that exploring the smallest molecular structures requires advanced instrumentation, big data and state-of-the-art shared resources. Recently appointed Director of the Cleveland Center for Membrane and Structural Biology (CCMSB), Chakrapani’s…
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Begun Center’s Daniel J. Flannery, Ivette Noriega co-author piece on overdose fatalities
Daniel J. Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, and Ivette Noriega, a postdoctoral scholar at the center, co-authored an article titled “Research in Brief: Carfentanil—A Fourth Wave of Fatal Overdoses.”…
Spartan Showcase: Leah Berdysz
Program: Master of Science in Social Administration, with concentrations in Children, Youth and Families and School Social Work Year: Second-year Leah Berdysz is on a mission to empower girls to be their strongest, healthiest and happiest selves. That mission was the basis for her startup,…