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Results from Guaranteed Income Study Released
Dr. Stacia Martin-West, and her research partner Dr. Amy Castro-Baker of UPenn, released their preliminary analysis from the first year of SEED (Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration) study on guaranteed income. The results have received nationwide recognition. Guaranteed Income Increases Employment, Improves Financial and Physical HealthNew Research Released from Groundbreaking Cash Transfer Project March 3, 2021,…
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Alumni Friendship Sparks Collaboration to Help Nashville Youth
Kylan Hadley and Adrianna Carter were students in the MSSW Nashville program. Both were in the Organizational Leadership Concentration and became fast friends with much in common. So much in common that they recently collaborated on a project to help the youth of Nashville feel safe, stable, and part of a nurturing community. “Adrianna and…
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Student Spotlight: Amanda Fackler, PhD
Amanda Fackler is a student in the College’s PhD program. She is working as the GRA for Dr. David Patterson on his homelessness project, and is excited to work on such an important endeavor. “It’s such an honor to work with Dr. Patterson, Fackler said. “I count myself very privileged to join him and the Knoxville…
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Student Spotlight: Marie Holzer, MSSW Nashville
Marie Holzer and her cohort recently coordinated ongoing efforts to help the victims who were devastated by the deadly Nashville tornados that blew through the city last spring. Holzer, Rachel Inman, and the rest of the cohort could not sit idly by and do nothing and knew that they needed to help in some way.…
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College Alumnus Recognized in Inaugural Class for Volunteer 40 Under 40
UT Knoxville Alumni recently presented the inaugural class of Volunteer 40 Under 40 award-winners. Volunteer 40 Under 40 recognizes forty alumni under the age of 40 who have excelled personally and professionally since completing their degree at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Congratulation to College of Social Work alumnus Jennifer Drake-Croft for making it into…
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A Legacy of Compassionate Care
On a visit to the University of Tennessee in 2012, animal lovers Barbara and Eric Witzig were inspired by a meeting with Dr. Elizabeth Strand. As they learned about veterinary social work and its profound effect on the community and students, the couple’s interest grew. In 2014, they created the All Creatures Great and Small…
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News from SWORPS
The UT Social Work Office of Research and Public Service (SWORPS) specializes in program evaluation, applied research, software development & systems engineering, and staff training & development. The SWORPS team is pleased to announce three new promotions. Debbie Abrams-Cohen has been promoted to Lead Program Manager for the Child Support Education and Parenting Programs Debbie…
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Dr. Courtney Cronley Publishes Study on Racial and Gender Bias in the VI-SPDAT
In a recently published study, Dr. Cronley analyzed the VI-SPDAT (Vulnerability Index – Service Prioritization and Decision Tool) scores for over 1,300 adults experiencing homelessness. The VI-SPDAT is widely used by service providers across the U.S. and in Canada to assess individual vulnerability in situations of homelessness and prioritize housing based on VI-SPDAT scores. In…
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UT College of Social Work Social Justice Podcast
Dr. Andrea Joseph and a group of students have recently initiated podcast as part of the College’s Social Justice Innovation Initiative. The series: Addressing School Pushout of Black Girls will include four sessions and will be hosted by Andrea Joseph, PhD, Kelsey Cardin, Sarah Link, and Teralyn Hobbs, LCSW. Episode 1: School-to-Confinement Pathways will be…
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Dr. Jennifer First Receives Grant from the Natural Hazards Center
Jennifer First, University of TennesseeKelsey Ellis, University of TennesseeStephen Strader, Villanova University Dr. Jennifer First received a grant from the Natural Hazards Center focused on Weather Ready Research. The research focuses on Tornado and Flash Flood Warnings: Examining Climatology, Vulnerability, and Protective Decision-Making. Severe weather can often include overlapping tornado and flash flood warnings. During…