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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Listen.Up.People. features faculty, alumni and community partners of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work who are dedicated to advocacy on the most critical issues of our time. We’re talking about what’s happening and why it’s happening.

  1. Social Work and Dentistry

    Apr 16

    Social Work and Dentistry

    The practices of social work and dentistry have common threads rooted in well-being. Roseann Mulligan, DDS, the Charles M. Goldstein Professor of Community Oral Health and associate dean of dental public health and community outreach at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC, and Margarita Artavia, teaching professor at USC Social Work, created an interdisciplinary collaboration and internship program that provides compassionate, comprehensive oral health care to underserved individuals and communities in Los Angeles. music by The Intimate Yellers, available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube

    32 min
  2. Why Housing First Works

    Apr 9

    Why Housing First Works

    For four decades, research has proven that Housing First – an evidence-based approach based upon principles of consumer choice, harm reduction and immediate access to permanent independent housing – produces higher rates of persons exiting homelessness than any other approach that’s been studied. Yet, these results are now being challenged by the federal government. Ben Henwood, professor, and Sam Tsemberis, who developed the Housing First approach and founded the Pathways Housing First Institute, discuss this groundbreaking model that has been at the forefront of efforts to end homelessness. music by The Intimate Yellers, available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube

    33 min
  3. Deconstructing Public Child Welfare

    Apr 2

    Deconstructing Public Child Welfare

    Public child welfare is one of the most misunderstood areas of social work practice, and which also tends to generate the most publicity. Debra Waters-Roman, teaching professor, and Richard Carranza, MSW '15 and supervising children’s social worker for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, collectively bring 40 years of experience working with LA DCFS to dispel some of the myths around the services provided. music by The Intimate Yellers, available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube

    33 min
  4. The Arts and Social Work Practice

    Mar 26

    The Arts and Social Work Practice

    Use of the arts can be an important tool for improving mental health in social work practice, often acting as a bridge to build trust between client and therapist. Michal Sela-Amit, associate teaching professor, and Danielle Brown, associate teaching professor, are advancing the use of art and expressive practices to improve health and wellness. music by The Intimate Yellers, available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube

    28 min
  5. Harnessing Technology for Social Good

    Mar 19

    Harnessing Technology for Social Good

    Tech and AI are everywhere – even in social work. Jennifer Parga, associate teaching professor, and Jenebah Lewis, associate teaching professor, are creating pathways for ethical uses of technology in social work training and practice, preparing the next generation of professionals. music by The Intimate Yellers, available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube

    34 min
  6. Understanding Neurodiversity

    Mar 12

    Understanding Neurodiversity

    People experience and interact with the world around them in many ways, with no one "right" way of thinking, learning and behaving. Christina Paddock, associate teaching professor of practicum education, and Mona Kay, PhD '01 and founder of Neurodiverse Love, focus on the positive aspects of neurodiverse children and adults, helping them address challenges and empowering them to thrive. music by The Intimate Yellers, available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube

    32 min
  7. Advocating for Youth Justice

    Mar 5

    Advocating for Youth Justice

    Community violence and trauma disproportionately impact marginalized youth populations. Studies show that youth who become involved with the juvenile justice system often begin their lives with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) or involvement with Child Protective Services. Robert Hernandez, associate teaching professor, and USC MSW alumna Angela Montijo who works with Girls Empowerment Network in Austin, Texas, are youth justice advocates who seek to humanize the children trying to find their way out of a challenging system. music by The Intimate Yellers, available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube

    27 min
  8. Measuring Resilience After Natural Disasters

    Feb 26

    Measuring Resilience After Natural Disasters

    It is often community response, such as mutual aid and collective action, that mitigate the most immediate impacts following a natural disaster. Michàlle Mor Barak, Dean Endowed Professor of Social Work and Business, and Bistra Dilkina, Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Early Career Chair in Computer Science at USC Viterbi School of Engineering, are collaborating on a study that combines social science with machine learning to measure the positive effects of community resilience at the geographic level. music by The Intimate Yellers, available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube

    34 min
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Listen.Up.People. features faculty, alumni and community partners of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work who are dedicated to advocacy on the most critical issues of our time. We’re talking about what’s happening and why it’s happening.

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  • Creator
    USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2018 USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
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