School of Social Work launches “Remark-a-Bull" podcast
The School of Social Work has launched a new podcast that explores the powerful stories of social workers, students, and social work scholars who have made an outstanding impact on communities far and wide. The Remark-a-Bull podcast is hosted by Chris Groeber, MSW, an associate in research in the School of Social Work with more than 30 years of experience in child welfare. The first episode features an interview with Vivian Mills, PhD, who shares her journey of going back to school to earn her MSW, and later her PhD, all while balancing school with her home life, which includes parenting nine children (one birth child, four adopted children, and four kids in foster care). The second episode introduces Conial Caldwell, Jr., MSW, a visiting instructor in the School of Social Work, who shares his passion for researching the lived experience of Black fathers and the ways in which they talk to their children about race and racism. Read more.
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CSD faculty receive grant from Parkinson's Voice Project
Faculty members of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) received a $50,000 Therapy and Research Center grant from the Parkinson's Voice Project to provide free SPEAK OUT! therapy services over the course of five years to individuals who have Parkinson's Disease or a related movement disorder. The goal is to provide services at no cost to those who may not have insurance coverage or those who have exhausted benefits and may reside out of the local area. Kelli Gorajec, MA, CCC-SLP is the primary clinical faculty and speech-language pathologist (SLP) responsible for the grant. Alexandra Brandimore, PhD, CCC-SLP will serve as the primary research faculty and SLP. Read more.
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Social work students participate in LEAD
Social work students recently participated in Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD) 2023. Led virtually by the Florida Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, LEAD allows social work students to learn about the current legislative agenda impacting the social work profession and its clients.
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School of Aging Studies attends On Aging 2023
Representatives of the School of Aging Studies attended the On Aging 2023 conference last week in Atlanta to share information about the school's academic programs with aging professionals. Hosted by the American Society on Aging, this year's conference focused on advancing health and well-being and featured keynote speakers, networking opportunities, workshops, and policy and advocacy programming.
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Trump said violent crime in Manhattan is ’now at a record level.’ It’s nowhere near record.
Poynter
"'President Trump’s claim that violent crimes are at a record level in Manhattan is clearly false,' Lyndsay Boggess, a criminology professor at the University of South Florida, told PolitiFact."
Nashville Police Chief: Shooter bought 7 firearms legally
CNN
"Well, joining us now is Bryanna Fox, a former FBI agent who is now an associate professor at the University of South Florida and CNN law enforcement analyst Jonathan Wackrow who was a..."
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'The Lesson is Murder' streaming on Hulu features a USF criminology professor
ABC Action News (WFTS) - Tampa
"'The Lesson is Murder' follows criminology professor Bryanna Fox and her five graduate students as they show how researchers analyze convicted murderers and their personality traits."
Transgender Day of Visibility
CBS News (New York)
"...and to talk more about the importance of this day is David Kilmnick, the president and founder of the nonprofit LGBT Network, which has offices in Queens and across Long Island."
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With Teen Fentanyl Deaths on the Rise, We Need to Rethink Who Delivers Drug Prevention Programs | Opinion
Newsweek
by Khary Rigg, PhD
"Rather than police, teachers or mental health professionals should deliver drug prevention programs."
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Rosado, S. E. (2023). Osteoarthritis affects us too: An expert panel survey of factors important for younger adult wellbeing. Social Work in Health Care.
doi:10.1080/00981389.2023.2191654
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Santos, M. R., & Lynch, M. J. (2023). The cross-national association between institutional imbalance, national culture, and illegal fishing. Marine Policy, 151. doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2023.105601 | |
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Kathleen Moore, PhD (MHLP)
Data Analysis of Problem Solving Courts
Sponsor: Hillsborough County 13th Judicial Court
3/1/2023-6/30/2025
Amount: $50,000.00
The primary goal of this project is to use existing data management systems to capture recidivism data of previous and current problem-solving courts participants in the Hillsborough County’s 13th Judicial Court. Under the supervision and direction of Kathleen Moore, PhD, a drug court analyst will be responsible for the organization and analysis of all relevant data sources (screening data, assessment data, recidivism or permanency outcomes, etc.) for each problem-solving court. The data analysis will consist of four deliverables: (1) Develop a data dashboard for all problem-solving courts (e.g., Adult Drug Recovery Court, Veterans Treatment Court, Family Dependency Treatment Court, etc.); (2) Prepare and submit quarterly reports regarding data findings; (3) Conduct annual presentation of key findings to the Problem-Solving Oversight Committee, which will include data findings and potential recommendations for the court to review; and (4) Update recidivism data web-based resources for each problem-solving court on a quarterly basis.
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Celebration of Teaching
April 11 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
MSC Ballroom
The event will be a celebratory gathering that aims to recognize and share the great teaching strategies, techniques, and practices from around USF.
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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Narrative Review of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare Outcomes
April 18 | 12:00 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Florida Center for Inclusive Communities Trainee Sahiti Gilela conducted a narrative review of racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare outcomes for people with Intellectual and Development Disabilities (IDD). Her findings suggest that healthcare disparities remain a prevalent issue and are exacerbated for those people at the intersection of IDDs and racial/ethnic minority. She will present her recommendations to recognize and minimize these disparities. Sahiti was mentored by Elizabeth Perkins, PHD, RNLD, FAAIDD, FGSA.
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This Is My Brave – College Edition at USF
April 21 | 7 p.m.
USF Concert Hall
This Is My Brave - College Edition at the University of South Florida will be live on stage featuring USF students sharing stories about their lived experience with mental illness and/or addiction. This year’s event will feature our first Brave Takes exhibit with photo stories from USF faculty, staff, and students. Join us in our movement to eliminate stigma and increase hope for college students. Reserve your free ticket here.
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Spring 2023 CBCS Faculty and Staff Assembly
April 28 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
MHC Atrium & Microsoft Teams
All CBCS faculty and staff are invited to attend. A special celebration of the 50th anniversaries of the Department of Criminology and the Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program will be held and include cake and punch.
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