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Delinquent: High exposure to trauma might explain why so many Cuyahoga youth, like Nathan, commit serious crimes, get bound over – ‘Trauma is the story’
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…
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Student Spotlight: Grayson Holt
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…
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Ohio bill could ban 'gender ideology' curriculum for K-3 students
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…
Crossing continents: Five CWRU students share travel tips for their homelands
Students from all around the world choose to study at Case Western Reserve University, making the institution a vibrant hub of cultural exchange and global learning. Whether they’re sharing stories of the captivating rhythms of Ghana, the bustling markets of Nigeria, the artistic heritage of Italy,…
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Student Spotlight: Jamaal Hill
Class Year: May 2024 Degree Program: Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO) What made you choose this area of study? I have worked in the nonprofit sector for about 15 years. I chose nonprofit management because it offers diverse career opportunities across sectors. This program focuses…
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Can cash incentives turn the tide for short-staffed police departments? Mansfield PD is giving it a try
WEWS: Daniel Flannery, director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, explained how social, political and increased job pressures are complicating hiring efforts for police departments. "You're no longer just responsible for a law enforcement response,” he said.…
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David B. Miller serves as equity officer on $48M CWRU joint replacement project
About 32.5 million people in the United States and 500 million globally suffer from the degenerative joint disease known as osteoarthritis (OA), according to the Centers for Disease Control. OA, in which tissues in the joint break down over time, is the most common type of arthritis—especially in…
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Two MSW students win Unity Banquet Scholarships
The annual Unity Banquet and Scholarship Dinner celebrates the academic achievements of underrepresented and diverse graduate and undergraduate students at Case Western Reserve University, as well as graduating high school seniors, by awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships each spring. The…
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Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern
NPR: Daniel Flannery, director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, talked about how creating a positive environment at school can improve students’ wellbeing.   Read the article
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Student Spotlight: Peijian Wang
Class Year: May 2024 Degree Program: MSW On-Campus Concentration: Children, Youth and Families Field Education Organizations: Asian Services In Action (ASIA) in Cleveland, Ohio + Crossroads Health in Mentor, Ohio Hometown: Tangshan, China Give a brief overview of your field education…