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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.

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New Ohio Workforce Incentive program offers recent graduates $20,000 in student loan relief
The State of Ohio Department of Higher Education is offering a new workforce incentive program that can provide up to $20,000 in student loan reimbursement for eligible behavioral health professionals. Recent graduates of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences may…
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Majority of overdose victims in Cuyahoga County died alone, according to new CWRU research
cleveland.com: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, and Vaishali Deo, research associate at the Begun Center, discussed their new study, which found that 75% of overdose victims in Cuyahoga County…
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Master of Social Work online information session
Discover how the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University can help you turn a passion for making a difference in the world into a fulfilling career. Learn about the Master of Social Work program—ranked No. 12 in the nation and No. 1 in…
Dexter Voisin discusses suicidality among Black youth
MSN: Dexter Voisin, dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, discussed his latest research, which found an “alarming” increase in suicidality among Black youth in American cities.   Read the article
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Solo drug use fuels overdose deaths in Cuyahoga County, study finds
Crain’s Cleveland Business: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, and Vaishali Deo and Sarah Fulton, both research associates at the center, discussed their research findings, highlighting that…
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“Hopeful New Approaches to Elder Justice”
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to a discussion with acclaimed author and elder justice expert MT Connolly and Ohio leaders to build awareness of elder justice, elder mistreatment prevention and approaches to security in later life in the Cleveland…
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First Year Cleveland hosts diaper drive
First Year Cleveland (FYC) has partnered with CWRU's Student Run Health Clinic to host a month-long diaper drive in September to support local families and children. Nearly half of all households across all income levels struggle to afford diapers, and diapers are not covered by any social…
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How to combat major spike in ‘swatting’ incidents in Northeast Ohio schools
WOIO: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, emphasized the severe impact of swatting incidents on schools. “These incidents traumatize students and staff, consume emergency resources and undermine…
‘Alarming rise’ in suicidality among Black youth in Chicago’s South Side
Traditionally, Black Americans have faced a significantly lower risk of suicide compared to their white counterparts. But increasing factors like bullying, community violence, and “neglectful” parenting are contributing to a broader trend of mental health crises among youth in disadvantaged…
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‘Alarming rise’ in suicidality among Black youth in Chicago’s South Side
Traditionally, Black Americans have faced a significantly lower risk of suicide compared to their white counterparts. But increasing factors like bullying, community violence, and “neglectful” parenting are contributing to a broader trend of mental health crises among youth in disadvantaged…