On Wednesday, October 2, Rutgers School of Social Work had the privilege of hosting 10 social work leaders from South Korea who work in community social service agencies, including day care centers and facilities serving individuals with disabilities, older adults, and various populations in need such as children, youth, the elderly, and the deaf. Part of a larger trip to visit social work agencies and policymakers in the United States, the group requested to meet with the School of Social Work to gain insights from academic research.

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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.

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.

Long-time Rutgers professor Kathleen Pottick is receiving one of the highest honors in the field of social work for her decades-long contribution and research, which focuses on delivering more effective mental healthcare services to children and adolescents.