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Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel
School of Applied Social Sciences

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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Nearly $1 million grant to equip ‘first social responders,’ help at-risk kids
An enhanced partnership among Case Western Reserve University, the City of Cleveland and two Cleveland-area police departments focuses on reducing juvenile-related crimes through intervention and family services. A new $979,000 federal grant allows officers from the Cleveland Metropolitan Housing…
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Studies: Elevated blood lead level in early childhood associated with increased risk of academic problems in school-aged children
Research shows that lead risk varies by Cleveland school Rob Fischer, associate professor at Case Western Reserve’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Substantial numbers of Cleveland’s youngest students have had elevated levels of lead in their blood prior to…
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Mandel School’s Elizabeth Tracy named fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare
Elizabeth M. Tracy, the Grace Longwell Coyle Professor Emerita in Social Work at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, was selected as a fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW). In its eighth year, AASWSW is composed of 129 fellows…
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Mandel School’s Mark S. Fleisher writes chapter on history of gangs
Mark S. Fleisher, a research professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, had a chapter published in the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Titled “The History of Gangs and Gang Research,” Fleisher’s chapter explores how radical…
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Begun Center’s Jeff Kretschmar co-authors article on Summit County Juvenile Court's Restore Court
Jeff Kretschmar Jeff Kretschmar, managing director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, recently co-authored a piece for the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange with Summit County Judge Linda Tucci Teodosio. Titled “How Ohio’s Restore Court Focuses on Helping Sex…
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Begun Center’s Jane Timmons-Mitchell, Daniel Flannery write about bullying for Cambridge University Press
In light of Anti-Bullying Week 2018, Jane Timmons-Mitchell and Daniel Flannery, senior research associate and director at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, respectively, co-authored a blog post for Cambridge University Press on bullying, its effects and what people…
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Information session: Mandel School study abroad course in Guatemala
Students are invited to an information session on the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’ study abroad course to Guatemala this spring break. The session will be held today (Nov. 29) at 12:45 p.m. in Mandel School, Room 336. Zoe Breen Wood, associate professor at the…
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“Community-Grounded Research to Address Mental Health Disparities of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Touched by Foster Care”
What are the mental health comorbidities and protective factors for sexual and gender minority youth in foster care? Dana Prince, assistant professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, will investigate this question in the next installment of the Prevention…
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“You Don't Have to Be at a Traumatic Event to Be Affected by It”
Faculty staff and students are invited to a session titled “You Don't Have to Be at a Traumatic Event to Be Affected by It” Wednesday, Nov. 14, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Mandel Community Studies Center, Room 108. Vicarious and secondary trauma is the indirect emotional duress that results when an…
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International Education Week
International Education Week, the annual celebration of international education and global exchange, will return to Case Western Reserve University Nov. 12 to 16. International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education to promote programs…