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MassLive: CISWH-Backed Project Improves Access to Child Care for Over 600 Children Experiencing Homelessness

Child refugees and those experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts have climbed aboard the COLORI Playspace Express — a vibrant, mobile classroom operated by Amal Alliance — to access early childhood education and social-emotional learning directly at emergency shelters. The program provides a safe, joyful environment that helps children cope with trauma, More

BU’s the Brink: Prof. Jacobson López Discusses a New Project to Support Black & Latino Men’s Mental Health

Prof. Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work and Fathers' UpLift founder Charles Daniels have initiated MenTalK, a project aimed at reducing mental health stigma among Black and Latino men by training clinicians to provide culturally competent care. Supported by funding from BU's Clinical & Translational Science Institute... More

Social Work News: Dir. Tami Gouveia Calls for Social Work Leadership in Response to DOGE

Tami Gouveia, director of the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH), discusses why social workers should lead efforts to navigate public turmoil caused by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). She emphasizes that DOGE initiatives are more than political strategies: they are causing substantial trauma and anger... More

BU Today: Prof. Collins Explains Religion’s Role in Compassionate Action for Immigrants

In an opinion piece for BU Today, Prof. Mary Collins from BU School of Social Work argues that religion plays a crucial role in fostering compassion towards migrants, as compassion is a core virtue in major religions like Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. She highlights religious leaders advocating for... More

CNN: Prof. Gonyea Shares Aging Expertise in Light of Celeste Gay Viral Video

In an emotional YouTube video titled "57 and Broke," aspiring actress Celeste Gay shared her struggles after leaving a corporate job to pursue acting in Atlanta, which led to financial hardship and regret. Prof. Judith Gonyea from BU School of Social Work explains that Gay’s financial struggles reflect a broader... More

BU’s The Brink: Prof. Acevedo Garcia Shares New Institute’s History & Mission

An article in Boston University’s “The Brink” features Prof. Dolores Acevedo-Garcia, a nationally renowned health inequities researcher, who recently joined Boston University School of Social Work to establish the Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development. The institute aims to address disparities in neighborhood conditions affecting children's growth... More

The Basis: Prof. Treitler Shares Expertise on the Impact of Peer Support in Treating Substance Use Disorders

In an article for Cambridge Health Alliance’s online journal “The Basis,” Prof. Peter Treitler from BU School of Social Work emphasizes the crucial role of social support in treating substance use disorders. Drawing from personal experience and research, Treitler highlights the effectiveness of Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS) in non-traditional... More

Social Work Voice-NASW: Lecturer Malaka Mims (MSW’15) Shares Her Journey to Becoming a Social Worker

The National Association of Social Work – Massachusetts (NASW-MA) magazine “Social Work Voice” recently featured Malaka Mims (MSW’15), a lecturer and alum of BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) in their member spotlight where she shares the reasons why she became a social worker. Mims is also the president of... More

CNN: Prof. Alvarez-Hernandez Shares Expertise on Trans Immigrant Risk Factors from Trump Policies

Pres. Donald Trump’s new policies have led to heightened discrimination for trans immigrants. Many fear deportation to violent home countries where their safety is at risk, while detention centers in the U.S. often lack adequate care and expose them to dangerous conditions, contributing to preventable deaths. In an article for... More