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Breaking Barriers: Empowering the Deaf Community in the Dominican Republic
In the Dominican Republic, many deaf individuals face profound challenges due to limited education, isolation, and barriers to communication — even within their own families. Recognizing these needs and in an effort to help, Drs. Doug Coatsworth and Mary Held from the UT College of Social Work, along with Dr. Nicole McFarlane from the UT…
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Over 25 UTCSW Faculty & Students to Present Research at 2025 SSWR Conference
The University of Tennessee College of Social Work (UTCSW) is proud to announce its robust presence at the 2025 Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Conference, taking place January 15-19 in Seattle. This year, a group of UTCSW faculty members, PhD candidates, and students will present their innovative research, showcasing the College’s commitment to…
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CSW and CEHHS Faculty Secure Grant Funding for Prevention of Domestic Violence
Dr. Kristen Ravi, College of Social Work (CSW), and Dr. Megan Haselschwerdt, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS), along with their community partners, the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (Nashville) and The Mary Parrish Center (a housing focused nonprofit serving survivors of interpersonal violence in Nashville), received over $695,000 in…