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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May 17, 2024
WEWS: Following the recent murder of Euclid police officer Jacob Derbin, Daniel Flannery, the director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention and Research, noted that the number of police officers killed in the line of duty so far this year is up 25% from the same time last year. “Many times,…
May 16, 2024
Class Year: May 2024 Degree Program: Master of Social Work What made you choose this area of study? I want to empower people to explore their mental health in a safe, healthy way so that they can grow and develop as part of our ever-changing world. Social work provides a space to do this…
May 15, 2024
Case Western Reserve University students come to campus with impressive résumés. While here, they continue to flourish—and share their knowledge, skills and experiences with our university community, leaving a mark on their peers, instructors and the broader campus and Cleveland communities.…
May 15, 2024
Case Western Reserve University students come to campus with impressive résumés. While here, they continue to flourish—and share their knowledge, skills and experiences with our university community, leaving a mark on their peers, instructors and the broader campus and Cleveland communities.…
May 14, 2024
Class Year: July 2024 Degree Program: MSW On-Campus Concentration: Health Field Education Organizations: Parent Bereavement Programs at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio Hometown: Round Rock, Texas Give a brief overview of your field education experience(s). In my…
May 13, 2024
ideastream: Ryan McMaster, research data manager at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, shared his thoughts on why the danger posed by violent beliefs and homegrown extremism is concerning. "A lot of the training over the last couple decades was really focused on…
May 12, 2024
cleveland.com (subscription required): Angela Newman-White, executive director of First Year Cleveland at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, highlighted the crucial need for diaper access, stressing its impact on child health and parental well-being. She advocated…
May 10, 2024
cleveland.com: David Crampton, associate professor at the Center on Poverty and Community Development, noted that for many youth involved in the juvenile justice system, the pathway into delinquency begins with a traumatic experience. “Trauma is the story,” he said. “We can put these kids in…
May 09, 2024
Class Year: May 2024 Degree Program: Master of Social Work + Master of Arts in Bioethics & Medical Humanities What made you choose this area of study? I chose to pursue this course of study following my time working as an aide in an inpatient psychiatric unit. While I worked there, I…
May 08, 2024
The Columbus Dispatch: Harley French Rubin, an MSW student at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, shared concerns about how the passage of Ohio House Bill 8 could endanger students by limiting their access to understanding adults who offer safe places to come…