The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) recently collaborated with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work’s Violence Prevention Research Lab to elevate the experiences and perspectives of domestic violence survivors across Illinois. Through a series of focus groups in 2023, survivors shared their journeys, challenges, and recommendations, shedding light on key areas for growth […]
The School of Social Work is pleased to announce the launch of two new podcasts, Let’s Talk: an Illinois Child Welfare Podcast and the Translating Child Welfare Research Podcast, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Let’s Talk: an Illinois Child Welfare Podcast, hosted by Michelle Moreno (MPA) and La Tanya Riggs (MSW) of the […]
University of Illinois School of Social Work PhD candidates are at the forefront of innovative social work research, addressing pressing societal issues. They are trained in advanced teaching methodologies, ready to inspire the next generation of social work professionals. Bringing a wealth of diverse backgrounds and experiences, they enrich academic discourse and promote inclusivity. Learn […]
Findings A study led by Liliane Cambraia Windsor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work has demonstrated significant reductions in alcohol and substance use among formerly incarcerated men. The study used a unique combination of critical dialogue and capacity-building projects, offering new hope for communities dealing with high rates of substance use […]
A new publication titled “Protection of Participants in Community-Engaged Research by Institutional Review Boards: A Call for Action,” co-authored by Liliane Windsor, PhD, MSW, and Kevin Tan, PhD, MSW, from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work, highlights critical shortcomings in the current Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes that hinder community-engaged research (CEnR). […]
