At Rutgers School of Social Work, global engagement is not just a concept. It is a lived practice shaped by faculty who bring their scholarship, experiences, and commitments to communities around the world. For Assistant Professor Durrell M. Washington Sr., a recent trip to South Africa became a powerful extension of that mission.

Rutgers School of Social Work faculty member Ashley Jackson documents how structural inequities determine whether children receive “The Talk” about engagement with law enforcement.

Socially vulnerable counties face higher overdose deaths and treatment needs, findings that could help prioritize funding and programming responses, according to Rutgers School of Social Work researchers.

For Max Gatto, Rutgers School of Social Work’s Nonprofit and Public Management Certificate wasn’t just an academic credential. It was an investment in his community, his leadership, and a career dedicated to service. And as he helps bring thousands of meals to Trenton’s most vulnerable residents, the impact of that investment continues to grow.

When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to treat this frightening and potentially dangerous behavior. Antipsychotic medications are often resorted to with such patients, contributing to increases in antipsychotic treatment rates among older people. 

Rutgers researchers evaluate the early-stage implementation of Family Connects NJ and its role in advancing maternal and child health throughout the state.