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Faculty
Dr. Taylor Reed-Jones Using Self-Originated Theory to Inspire and Drive Practice
Dr. Taylor Reed-Jones, who joined the College of Social Work in August 2025, is already taking a seat at tables where social workers have not always been represented. Interdisciplinary gatherings over a common goal Over this past summer, Dr. Reed-Jones participated in the Racial Democracy Crime and Justice Network (RDCJN) Summer Research Institute at the […]
Faculty
Newly Released: Epistemic Injustice and Resistance in Social Work
Congratulations to Dr. Ran Hu, who co-edited the new volume, Epistemic Injustice and Resistance in Social Work: Rethinking Social Justice in Practice, Education and Research with Dr. Eunjung Lee and Dr. Andrea Greenblatt.
Research
Research Brief: How jobs in different industries may shape methamphetamine use risk in U.S. communities
Local employment patterns may drive substance use risks more than individual factors alone. New research reveals that U.S. counties with higher concentrations of jobs in utilities, construction, and support services experience elevated rates of methamphetamine use. These findings highlight how workplace environments and economic dynamics directly shape community public health.
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