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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August 15, 2024
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Discover how the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University can help you turn that passion into a fulfilling career. Ranked No. 12 in the nation and No. 1 in Ohio by U.S. News &…
August 14, 2024
Class Year: May 2025 Degree Program: MSW On-Campus Concentration: Mental Health with Adults Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Summer Field Placement/Internship: Cleveland Leadership Center in Cleveland, Ohio Explain what you're doing at your field placement/internship this summer. I have…
August 12, 2024
cleveland.com: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, explained that whether crime increases during disasters depends on how it’s measured and whether crimes are reported.
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August 09, 2024
Like many school social workers, Cassandra Klein has an office stocked with snacks, clothing, socks, coats, gloves and other essentials students might reach for throughout the day. She even has weekend bags of food and produce to send home with students in need. As a family support specialist at…
August 09, 2024
Join the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences for a special Change Leaders presentation by Lori Stokes, award-winning American broadcast journalist and Distinguished Visiting Community Scholar, Thursday, Aug. 15, at 9:30 a.m. Stokes is the daughter of American…
August 09, 2024
Like many school social workers, Cassandra Klein has an office stocked with snacks, clothing, socks, coats, gloves and other essentials students might reach for throughout the day. She even has weekend bags of food and produce to send home with students in need. As a family support specialist at…
August 07, 2024
Juvenile Justice: Laura Voith, associate professor, discussed her study that showed how school interventions at a young age are the best shot at reducing youth violence. Read the article
August 02, 2024
Tian Xia, a PhD student in social welfare, and recent alumna Katie Russell gave a poster presentation at The Violence Prevention Research Conference. Co-sponsored by the University of New Hampshire and the University of Kentucky, the conference took place in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, from July…
August 02, 2024
Tian Xia, a PhD student in social welfare at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, and recent alumna Katie Russell gave a poster presentation at The Violence Prevention Research Conference. The Violence Prevention Research Conference was co-sponsored by the…
July 31, 2024
Signal Cleveland: Dexter Voisin, dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, discussed the Mandel School’s “Classroom Without Walls'' initiative, which offers up to nine free credits for local professionals willing to share their real-world experiences in classes…