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.
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,…
Connecting classroom and community: Classroom Without Walls welcomes social work professionals and offers pathway to continued education
August 09, 2024Like many school social workers, Cassandra Klein has an office stocked with snacks, clothing, socks, coats, gloves and other essentials students might reach for…
School interventions offer best shot at reducing youth violence
August 07, 2024Juvenile Justice: Laura Voith, associate professor, discussed her study that showed how school interventions at a young age are the best shot at reducing…
PhD student Tian Xia, alumna Katie Russell give poster presentation at The Violence Prevention Research Conference
August 02, 2024Tian Xia, a PhD student in social welfare, and recent alumna Katie Russell gave a poster presentation at The Violence Prevention Research Conference.
Co-…
Cleveland residents working in social work can get free courses at Case Western Reserve
July 31, 2024Signal Cleveland: Dexter Voisin, dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, discussed the Mandel School’s “Classroom…
The Feds sent millions to the CHA for Lathrop homes. After 2 decades, 300 apartments are still empty
July 29, 2024Block Club Chicago: Amy T. Khare, research director at the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, discussed plans from the Chicago Housing…
Francisca García-Cobián Richter and team share study highlighting retirement gaps for older Black Ohioans
July 26, 2024AARP Magazine: Francisca García-Cobián Richter, research associate professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences,…
Student Spotlight: Anam Javed
July 25, 2024Hands-on experiences: 6 CWRU students share how they’re spending their summerFrom clinical rotations in emergency departments to hands-on roles in engineering…