The Social Work Policy Network remains committed to sharing key news updates, policy changes, action opportunities, events & more - with content particularly focused on social justice, equity, and systemic change.

Decades into the opioid epidemic that has created so many challenges for New Jersey communities, Rutgers researchers are studying promising avenues for improving post-release outcomes and community re-integration for released prisoners with substance use disorders. The effort focuses on initiating medications for opioid use disorder (OUD) prior to release and providing peer navigation during the community re-entry process.

Lauren Snedeker is an Assistant Professor of Teaching, Director of the Aging & Health MSW Certificate Program, and Core Member of the Hub for Aging Collaboration at Rutgers School of Social Work. Dr. Snedeker explains the significance of World Ageism Day, which is observed on October 9, and shares ways social workers and allied professionals can recognize this day.

The Social Work Policy Network remains committed to sharing key news updates, policy changes, action opportunities, events & more - with content particularly focused on social justice, equity, and systemic change.

Rutgers researchers examine healthcare utilization and costs among adults living with dementia in municipalities with dementia-focused senior centers

Domestic Violence Awareness Month takes place every October. Simone Snyder, Senior Program Coordinator at Rutgers School of Social Work’s Center for Research on Ending Violence, discusses the importance of recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month and shares ways social workers can recognize it this month and beyond.

E. Goldblatt Hyatt is DSW Program Director and Associate Professor of Professional Practice for Reproductive Justice at Rutgers School of Social Work. We spoke to them about the significance of LGBT History Month and ways social workers can commemorate it in October and beyond.

Sarah McMahon, a Rutgers School of Social Work professor and director of the school’s Center for Research on Ending Violence, joined President Jonathan Holloway’s staff on July 1, 2024, as special advisor to the president for sexual misconduct prevention and response.

The Social Work Policy Network remains committed to sharing key news updates, policy changes, action opportunities, events & more - with content particularly focused on social justice, equity, and systemic change.