Thoughts for a Changing World

Jane Addams, the founder of professional social work, said, "The good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life."

As we choose our individual and collective responses to a changing world, we share one voice in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that does not discriminate on any basis and to the importance of high-quality intervention research and applied science to inform the questions of our time.

Addams's words call us to respond to each challenge with deep empathy, vigorous advocacy and clear thinking. The clients and communities we serve deserve our deepest commitment and our best work, today and every day. The faculty, staff and students of the UNC School of Social Work stand with those we serve. We will bring the best we have to offer to promote equity, inclusion and justice for all.

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