UNC School of Social Work Research Professor Dean Duncan discusses human trafficking and Project NO REST’s efforts to reduce youth trafficking in N.C.
Q&A: Duncan discusses human trafficking, Project NO REST
Trauma
2025 Black History Month Research Series discusses economic, health equity
The UNC School of Social Work’s annual Black History Month Research Series challenged participants to examine issues facing Black communities including reparations, food sovereignty, youth development and mental health.
School of Social Work Ph.D. student spotlight (Kenny Harris)
To celebrate our students, we are spotlighting each of our doctoral students set to graduate in 2025, highlighting their areas of research, providing a link to their resume and more.
Associate Professor Betsy Bledsoe discusses role on National Child Traumatic Stress Network steering committee
We spoke with Bledsoe to learn more about the work of the NCTSN steering committee, insights and benefits gained during her time with NCTSN and more.
Using collaborative research strategies to advance anti-racist, evidence-based trauma treatment
Research by Associate Professor Sarah E. “Betsy” Bledsoe and Research Professor Virginia Strand at the School of Social Work suggests there is still more work to do in addressing trauma through an anti-racist, anti-oppressive lens.
Rizo announced as distinguished chair
School of Social Work Associate Professor Cynthia Fraga Rizo was announced as one of five recipients of the Thomas Willis Lambeth Distinguished Chair in Public Policy.
Research Roundup: August 2024
Rizo announced as distinguished chair
School of Social Work Associate Professor Cynthia Fraga Rizo was announced as one of five recipients of the Thomas Willis Lambeth Distinguished Chair in Public Policy.
Research Roundup: April 2024
School of Social Work Faculty Lead Evaluation of State’s Co-located Services for Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence
A team led by two School of Social Work faculty members is leading the way on an evaluation of the state’s co-located service centers for intimate partner and sexual violence.
