How to combat major spike in ‘swatting’ incidents in Northeast Ohio schools
September 19, 2024WOIO: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, emphasized…
‘Alarming rise’ in suicidality among Black youth in Chicago’s South Side
September 18, 2024Traditionally, Black Americans have faced a significantly lower risk of suicide compared to their white counterparts.
But increasing factors like…
Get to know Scott Wilkes, the school's new associate dean for equity and innovation
September 17, 2024As the new associate dean for equity and innovation, one of Scott Wilkes' main goals is to ensure everyone at the Mandel School feels welcomed, safe…
Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Ivette Noriega and three other Hispanic members of the CWRU community
September 16, 2024From working in nursing at Cleveland Clinic to studying the impact of violence among youth, individuals of Hispanic heritage are engaged with countless facets of…
Nancy Rolock talks about adoption from foster care on podcast
September 13, 2024Nancy Rolock, the Henry L. Zucker Associate Professor of Social Work Practice, was recently a guest on the podcast, The Measure of Everyday Life.
The…
Despite high-profile incidents, crime dropped in Cleveland this summer compared to 2023′s violent months
September 11, 2024cleveland.com (subscription required): Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J.
Euclid residents focus on future at HOPE Task Force's Neighbor Night
September 10, 2024The News-Herald (subscription required): Mark Chupp, associate professor, discussed the positive impact of Euclid’s Neighbor Night, which brings Euclid…
What's being done to save Black babies in Cuyahoga County
September 05, 2024WEWS: Angela Newman-White, executive director of First Year Cleveland at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, and …
First Year Cleveland is shifting the narrative on Black infant vitality with $9.4 million in funding
September 04, 2024The beats of life heard on a monitor… An image of your baby seen on a screen… The first flutters in your belly…
These milestones can bring feelings…
New study reveals high risk of overdose deaths in Cuyahoga County among those using drugs when they’re alone
August 27, 2024In Cuyahoga County, the stark reality of the opioid crisis is that most drug overdose victims die alone, with no one nearby to help.
A recent study, done…
Lori Stokes presents inaugural Change Leaders keynote address at Mandel School
August 26, 2024Lori Stokes presented the inaugural Change Leaders Keynote Address on Thursday, Aug. 15, to the Mandel School community during orientation week.
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Why were 6 teenagers released after reportedly taking police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car?
August 16, 2024WEWS: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, discussed…
70% of Ohio’s prisoners have been convicted of violent crimes—here’s a look at the numbers
August 15, 2024cleveland.com: David Miller, associate professor, weighed in on how community resources have contributed to a shift in prison demographics and crime trends…
Student Spotlight: Delius Norman
August 14, 2024Delius Norman's advice for other students is to "Advocate for the experience that you are seeking! An internship is meant for growth in a desired area; therefore,…-
When the power goes out, does crime go up? Here’s what we know
August 12, 2024cleveland.com: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education,…