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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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Case Western Reserve part of $1 million grant to launch new domestic violence court
In partnership with Cuyahoga County, researchers and court officials will establish new docket to address high-risk cases According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in four women and one in seven men in the United States will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. The numbers in N...
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“Mental Health Considerations for Cross-Cultural Exchanges”
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’ Office of International Education Programs and Office of International Affairs and the LINK (Local InterNational Konnection) student group will host a special discussion in celebration of International Education Week titled “Menta...
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Families of youth with autism face big barriers to care, gaps in services
Case Western Reserve University researchers examine needs, services for youth with autism and their family caregivers New research at Case Western Reserve University found big gaps in services and continued care for children with autism—and their families—as they transition from adolescence to adul...
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“The Voices of Immigration: Thriving Beyond Borders”
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’ Office of International Education Programs and Office of International Affairs and the LINK (Local InterNational Konnection) student group will host a panel discussion in celebration of International Education Week. The session, t...
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Taking the next step in sexual assault research
Case Western Reserve researchers awarded nearly $1 million in federal grants to continue work on unsolved sexual assaults cases Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have been awarded nearly $1 million in federal grants to continue analyzing rape kits to help solve thousands of sexual assa...
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Begun Center researchers co-author article published in Victims and Offenders
Several researchers at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education co-authored an article in the peer-reviewed journal Victims and Offenders. Their article, published in October, is titled “Poly-Victimization across Time in Juvenile Justice-Involved Youth Receiving Behavioral He...
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Begun Center’s Daniel J. Flannery discusses gun violence on podcast
Daniel J. Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, spoke on “The Conversationalist” podcast in an episode titled “Raising The Red Flag.” In the episode, Flannery discussed mental health and violence, the preva...
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Online master’s students share their experiences in CWRU's programs
Not all Case Western Reserve University students learn on campus—or even in Cleveland. With five degree offerings available in completely online formats, some students can finish their degrees without ever stepping foot on campus. The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences...
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Did You Know: Online master’s programs
At Case Western Reserve University, teaching and learning are at the heart of all we do. While most typically think of that happening in a traditional classroom setting, there are several ways to learn at CWRU. During the month of November, we’ll highlight just a few of the ways to engage with learn...
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Mandel School South Africa Spring (May Abroad) Information Session
Join the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’ International Education Programs to learn about the school’s three-credit study abroad course to South Africa in May 2020. The session will be held Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. in the Mandel School, Room 236. This course, which connects...