Selected News Archive
(August 2007-July 2009)
Radio Coverage: Gates’ Arrest
Wisconsin Public Radio, July 30, 2009
Chad Dion Lassiter of SP2 discusses the Henry Louis Gates arrest.
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National Institute of Justice Panel Explores Familicide Phenomenon
Corrections.com, July 27, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles is named to a panel that will study familicide.
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Domestic violence is an issue that should concern everyone
Pensacola Business Journal, July 22, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles' research is cited.
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Post-racial America Still a Mirage
Philadelphia Daily News, July 22, 2009
Chad Dion Lassiter of SP2 authors an op-ed on race issues.
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Radio Coverage: The Violence We Ignore
“Talk of the Nation” (National Public Radio), July 20, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles is cited for his research on domestic violence.
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Critics Dive Into Debate on Racism
Philadelphia Tribune, July 11, 2009
Chad Dion Lassiter of SP2 says racism is still prevalent in parts of the U.S.
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Coping With Job Loss
Good Housekeeping, July 6, 2009
Chad Dion Lassiter of SP2 offers insight on communicating job loss to family.
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Homeless, and on a College Path to Independence
New York Times, July 5, 2009
Dennis Culhane comments on a program that provides homeless and formerly homeless people with the opportunity to attend college.
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Community Leaders Applaud Ramsey’s ‘Aggressive’ Reform
Philadelphia Tribune, July 2, 2009
Chad Dion Lassiter of SP2 says Philadelphia law enforcement should focus its efforts on crime prevention.
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Trustees convene summer meeting: Board approves the appointments of top Penn officials
Daily Pennsylvanian, June 25, 2009
Richard Gelles was reappointed as Dean of the School of Social Policy & Practice through June 2014.
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'Mustaches for Kids': Charities Adopt Private Sector Models to Tap New Funds
Knowledge @ Wharton, June 24, 2009
Katherina Rosqueta of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy discusses the new emphasis on measures for the impact of giving.
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L.A. County to Consider $23 Billion Budget
Los Angeles Times, June 22, 2009
A study of welfare by Dennis Culhane and other researchers at SP2 is cited.
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Answers Hard to Come by in Family Killings
Orlando Sentinel, June 17, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles says there is likely a link between economic woes and familicides.
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Video Coverage: High Impact Philanthropy
Big Think video hosted by Salon.com, June 10, 2009
Katherina Rosqueta of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy discusses high-impact philanthropic lending.
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University Business, June 2009
Katherina Rosqueta of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy discusses anonymous giving.
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Use of Capitol Building as Homeless Shelter Raises Concerns
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 29, 2009
Dennis Culhane says the homeless are subject to increased scrutiny due to the public nature of their lives.
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UPenn pilot program to design 'PDAs on steroids' for Montgomery County child welfare caseworkers
Keystone Edge, May 28, 2009
The Field Center for Children's Policy, Practice & Research is spearheading a pilot program to design digital devices for child welfare workers in Montgomery County.
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Racial Unease Arises From Kidnapping Hoax
Metro Philadelphia, May 28, 2009
Chad Dion Lassiter discusses the scapegoating of African-American men.
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Family Killers Reveal Patterns
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 28, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles is cited for his book, "The Violent Home,” as he discusses familicide.
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Coping With Job Loss
Good Housekeeping. May 28, 2009
Chad Dion Lassiter of the School of Social Policy and Practice offers insight in communicating with children about unemployment.
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Associated Press, May 23, 2009
Dennis Culhane says homeless shelters are cost-beneficial.
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High-tech partners aim to coordinate child welfare
Government Health IT, May 22, 2009
A partnership of private and public organizations plans to test a Web-based system to better coordinate child welfare services in Montgomery County, Pa.
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Despondent Dads Driven to Kill Loved Ones
CNN, May 19, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles says familicide may sometimes result from the stigma attached to suicide survivors.
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Follow the Clues: Who Gave Millions to Colleges?
ABC News, May 19, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles says philanthropy is largely based upon emotional experience.
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Penn forming strategy to exit areas affected by Hurricane Katrina
Daily Pennsylvanian, May 15, 2009
Penn forming strategy to exit areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.
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Nonprofits Tap Online Networks to Raise Funds
Philadelphia Inquirer, May 15, 2009
Katherina Rosqueta of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy analyzes the role of social media in non-profits.
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Lack of resources exacerbates child prostitution in Texas
Daily Texan, May 13, 2009
Richard Estes discusses child sexual expoitation and prostitution in the United States.
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Follow the Clues: Who Gave Millions to Colleges?
Philanthropy and Police Experts Detail How to Unravel the Anonymous Donor Mystery
ABC News, May 12, 2009
Richard J. Gelles, who is involved with the school's fund-raising efforts, said, "Donating is a certain part brain and a larger part heart," Gelles said. "People give because they have an emotional attachment. And that is almost always based on experience."
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Penn's Field Center Celebrates Anniversary
The Bulletin, May 12, 2009
The University of Pennsylvania’s Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice & Research celebrated its fifth anniversary with a reception on April 23 at the Please Touch Museum honoring founding benefactors Joseph and Marie Field.
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Four years into a 10-year plan to end homelessness in Denver, the mayor cites the cost savings as 1,500 units have opened up
Dallas Morning News, May 10, 2009
Dennis Culhane comments on the housing affordability crisis.
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Mystery Donor Puts a Spotlight on Gifts That Are Often Ignored
Chronicle of Philanthropy, May 7, 2009
Katherina Rosqueta of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy comments on anonymous donors.
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Mystery donor may have given millions to Temple first
Philadelphia Inquirer, May 7, 2009
Katherina Rosqueta comments on the Put into motion strategy.
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Graduate students celebrate unity with 'funshops' and competitions
Daily Pennsylvanian, May 4, 2009
SP2 grad student, Alejandro Hagan, says Gradfest "unifies otherwise independent graduate schools."
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S.F. Making Strides to Solve Homeless Problem
San Francisco Chronicle, May 3, 2009
Dennis Culhane discusses homeless-assistance programs.
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Lack of Housing, Funding, Support Dooms Many Mentally Ill Residents to a Life on the Streets
Dallas Morning News, May 3, 2009
Dennis Culhane says the recession complicates homelessness.
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13-Year-Old: ‘She Got Shot In the Head’
Media General News Service, May 5, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles says there is a probable link between economic woes and familicides.
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Radio Coverage: What Approaches Work During a Recession?
Chronicle of Philanthropy, May 4, 2009
Katherina Rosqueta of the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Center for High Impact Philanthropy comments on philanthropists’ role during a recession.
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Domestic Violence Rises During Downturn in the Economy
Providence Journal, May 3, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles says cuts to prevention programs may increase risk of violence during hard times.
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Dad Says Son Appeared Normal Before Polk Murder-suicide
Tampa Tribune, May 3, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles comments on familicide.
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Violent attacks hit home for men in Riverdale/Kingsbridge
The Riverdale Press, April 30, 2009
Richard Gelles says women can hit for the same reasons as men.
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Weekly Review
Harper's Magazine, April 28, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles says the pattern and frequency of national familicides can help in understanding the causes.
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“Universities and Disasters: A Katrina Case Study” to Develop “How-To” Guide for “Next Time"
University of Pennsylvania Almanac, April 28, 2009
The Katrina Study Group is creating a “how-to” guide to direct institutions of higher education on how they can be of most help to a community in need when a monumental disaster strikes.
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Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice and Research: Five Years of Making a Difference
University of Pennsylvania Almanac, April 28, 2009
The University of Pennsylvania’s Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice & Research celebrated its fifth anniversary with a reception last week at the Please Touch Museum.
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Mountaintop in Sight?
Philadelphia Tribune, April 28, 2009
Chad Dion Lassiter of the School of Social Policy and Practice says that dire inequities prevent the U.S. from attaining post-racial status.
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In Families' Tragic Deaths, a Hint of Paternalism
Baltimore Sun, April 27, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles says many times the perpetrators of familicide are formerly devoted patriarchs.
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Md. Family of Five Laid to Rest
Washington Post, April 25, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles says familicide is an extension of suicide.
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University of Pennsylvania’s Field Center Celebrates Five Years of Making a Difference
Press Release, April 24, 2009
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Radio Coverage: Familicide
“Here and Now” (National Public Radio), April 23, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles discusses familicide.
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2nd apparent family murder-suicide in week in US
Associated Press, April 23, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles comments on possible connections between familicide and the recession.
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Md. Has 2nd Apparent Family Murder-Suicide in Week
Associated Press, April 22, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles says an increase in familicides may indicate a greater societal risk for domestic abuse.
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In Notes Left in Family's Killings, Md. Man Details Debts, Depression
Washington Post, April 22, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles discusses the role of the breadwinner and how its being threatened might lead to family violence.
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Expert Warns Of More Familicides
WMAR-TV (Baltimore), April 22, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles comments on recent familiacides and their possible link to recession stresses.
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Father Murdered Family In Maryland Hotel: Wife, Two Daughters Died Of Blunt Force Trauma, Asphyxiation Before Man Killed Himself
CBS Evening News, April 22, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles says that familicide "can be tied to the nation's economic woes."
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University of Pennsylvania’s Field Center Celebrates Five Years of Making a Difference
Press Release, April 21, 2009
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Video Coverage: Familicide
WMAR-TV (Baltimore), April 21, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles comments on the recent epidemic of familicides.
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Ph.D. programs see rise in applicants, but admit rates remain steady
Daily Pennsylvanian, April 20, 2009
Associate Dean Ram Cnaan comments on admissions rates for the SP2 PhD program.
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Radio Coverage: Child Advocates to Examine Beating Death of Jamarr Cruz
WHYY Radio (Philadelphia), April 14, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles comments on the recidivist nature of domestic violence.
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Faith-based Fresh Start
Philadelphia Inquirer, April 10, 2009
Ram Cnaan of the School of Social Policy and Practice is cited for his research on faith-based organizations’ contributions to society.
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Landstown student charged with having weapon at school
The Virginian-Pilot, April 10, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles comments on school violence.
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New report offers advice on giving in education
Penn Current, April 9, 2009
Katherina Rosqueta talks about the importance of the work of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy.
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Sarah Cantin | Moving beyond sex-violence stereotypes: Sexual Assault Awareness Week increases the dialogue on a necessary issue, begging the question: Where are you?
Daily Pennsylvanian, April 6, 2009
Kristie Thomas, a School of Social Policy & Practice doctoral student, was interviewed for this article.
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City Facilities Overwhelmed by Worst Cases
Philadelphia Inquirer, April 5, 2009
Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy and Practice comments on homelessness and lack of housing in Philadelphia.
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Interview -- Paul Brest, Jed Emerson, Katherina Rosqueta, Brian Trelstad and Michael Weinstein
Alliance Magazine, April 1, 2009
Katherina Rosqueta of the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Center for High Impact Philanthropy discusses philanthropy and how to evaluate the influence of funding.
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Article has cop dissing blacks
Philadelphia Daily News, March 31, 2009
Chad Dion Lassiter of the School of Social Policy and Practice is quoted about race relations in the city of Philadelphia.
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Guys Gain, Too
Houston Chronicle, March 23, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles of the School of Social Policy and Practice discusses the lifelong effects of domestic abuse.
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School of Social Policy and Practice celebrates 100 years with "Social Work Awareness Month"
Daily Pennsylvanian, March 23, 2009
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NJ Father Tries to Beat Odds for Custody of Son Taken to Brazil
WBGO Radio, March 18, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles of the School of Social Policy and Practice discusses international custody feuds.
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Addressing Heavy Drinking And Off-Premise Alcohol Outlets To Reduce Gun Violence
Medical News Today, March 12, 2009
Dennis P. Culhane of the Cartographic Modeling Laboratory is cited in this article.
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Bank Foundation Pledges Bail Out of Arts Organizations
WHYY Radio, March 11, 2009
Katherina Rosqueta of the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Center for High Impact Philanthropy says bank donations have become less frequent given the current state of the economy.
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Hilton Foundation Awards $875,000 to Address Homelessness, Improve Lives of Foster Youth
Philanthropy News Digest, March 8, 2009
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has announced three grants totaling $875,000 to organizations working to address homelessness and improve the lives of foster youth in Los Angeles County. One of the grants will go to the University of Pennsylvania.
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New report offers advice on giving in education
Penn Current, March 5, 2009
Katherina Rosqueta discusses the importance of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy in the context of the economic decline.
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Stimulus package will help fight homelessness in Philadelphia
Daily Pennsylvanian, March 3, 2009
Dennis Culhane discusses the impact of President Obama's proposed stimulus package on reducing the number of homeless people in the city.
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Two Cases, Recession Bring New Attention to Domestic Violence
Voice of America, February 27, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles of the School of Social Policy and Practice comments on the economic recession’s impact on domestic abuse.
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New University of Pennsylvania Malaria Report
Global Health Blog, February 26, 2009
Alanna Shaikh discusses the work of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy.
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Sentenced to the Street: A new effort seeks to stop Washington’s prison system from releasing inmates into homelessness
Seattle News, February 24, 2009
Dennis Culhane's research is cited in this article.
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Likely Stimulus Boost for City's Homeless
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 20, 2009
Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy and Practice says the stimulus bill could help Philadelphia’s homeless.
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Mayor Nutter Welcomes Findings Of Department Of Human Services Progress Report: Announces $435,000 In Outside Funding For Community Oversight Board
Press Release, February 20, 2009
Carol Spigner, Chair of the DHS Community Oversight Board and SP2 professor, is quoted on the COB funding.
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Event promotes 'female-centered positive sexuality': Penn Women's Center hosts Sex Toy Social
Daily Pennsylvanian, February 17, 2009
SP2 graduate Lauren Willner was the main presenter at this event, a part of a series of events to celebrate Women's Week.
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Disorder on the tube: Showtime’s “United States of Tara” focuses on a woman with multiple personalities
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 15, 2009
Lina Hartocollis discusses Dissociative Identity Disorder.
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Perspective | Structuring the problem: from streets to shelters
Daily Pennsylvanian, February 3, 2009
Article discusses the impact of Dennis Culhane's teaching and research.
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Part-time nonprofit and NGO leadership program on the way
Daily Pennsylvanian, February 2, 2009
The DP discusses the new part-time program of the Penn Masters Program in Nonprofit/NGO Leadership.
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Students gather to help Penn 'Take Back the Night': Both women and men discuss sexual violence and abuse
Daily Pennsylvanian, January 29, 2009
SP2 graduate student, Lauren Willner, lead a discussion of sexual violence and abuse.
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Penn Women's Center grant assists parents
Daily Pennsylvanian, January 29, 2009
SP2 graduate, Lauren Willner, is applying for additional grants to help fund a freshmen women mentorship program initiative.
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Deputy Mayor examines 'Life After Prison'
Daily Pennsylvanian, January 27, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles participated in a panel discussion of public policy and faith-based solutions to the problems ex-offenders face in trying to reintegrate into their communities.
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Volunteers head out to count the homeless
Middletown Press, Januray 23, 2009
Culhane and his team use the calculations to evaluate trends in homelessness from a local to a national level.
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Social Venture Partners Delaware Hosts Breakfast on High Impact Philanthropy in Early Childhood Education:
Wilmington venture philanthropy non-profit provides philanthropy educational opportunity for the community
Delaware Online, January 22, 2009
Katherina Rosqueta was the keynote speaker for the Breakfast on High Impact Philanthropy in Early Childhood Education.
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Radio Coverage: On Racism
WHYY Radio, Philadelphia, January 21, 2009
Chad Dion Lassiter of the School of Social Policy and Practice is interviewed concerning racial hatred.
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Social Venture Partners Delaware Hosts Breakfast on High Impact Philanthropy in Early Childhood Education
Wilmington News-Journal, January 22, 2009
Katherina Rosqueta of the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Center for High Impact Philanthropy discusses philanthropy in an early-education setting.
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For 'Black Men,' social work is social change
Daily Pennsylvanian, January 16, 2009
Black Men at Penn, a group for black male students and alumni of the Graduate School of Social Policy and Practice, held its fifth-anniversary gala.
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Video Coverage: Black Men at Penn
WPVI-TV (Philadelphia), January 15, 2009
Black Men at Penn honor Vernon Odom.
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Video and News Coverage: Students wrap up service work in Pearlington
WLOX-TV, January 10, 2009
Penn in the Gulf, Feldman Initiative wraps up two-year service project in Pearlington, MS.
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Radio Coverage: Donor Anonymity
WHYY Radio (Philadelphia), January 7, 2009
Katherina Rosqueta of the Center for High-Impact Philanthropy in the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses disclosing the names of anonymous donors
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A Chance to Do Good, and Save Phila. Money
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 7, 2009
Jennie Steinkamp, a student in the School of Social Policy & Practice, co-authors an op-ed on pregnancy in prison.
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By the Numbers: Intuition and guesswork are giving way to hard data for profiling how the rich practice philanthropy
Wealth Manager Magazine, January 1, 2009
Katherina Rosqueta of the Center for High-Impact Philanthropy in the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses charitable trends among the affluent.
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Cold Case: Did My Son Take Someone Else's Bullet?
Wilmington Star News, November 23, 2008
Dean Richard Gelles is quoted regarding a possible murder-suicide case that’s still a mystery.
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Immigrant Deaths: Victims of Ethnic Intimidation? Mistrust Leads to Unreported Crimes
Philadelphia Inquirer, November 13, 2008
Chad Dion Lassiter of the School of Social Policy and Practice discusses violent crime against immigrants.
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Radio Coverage: Race Relations and the Election
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 06, 2008
Chad Dion Lassiter of the School of Social Policy and Practice comments on race relations amidst the presidential election.
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A Day Like No Other
Philadelphia Daily News, November 05, 2008
Chad Dion Lassiter of the School of Social Policy & Practice and Thomas Sugrue of the School of Arts and Sciences discuss Barack Obama’s victory.
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Homeless Numbers 'Alarming'
USA Today, October 21, 2008
Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice says home foreclosures will have a marked impact on homelessness.
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Trials of the working poor
Penn Current, October 16, 2008
In researching her 2006 book, “Jobs Aren’t Enough: Toward a New Economic Mobility for Low-Income Families,” Roberta Iversen spent five years tracking 25 American families living week-to-week, month-to-month, paycheck-to-paycheck. Most of the time, Iversen says, they weren’t getting by.
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Decorum on the Parkway
Philadelphia Inquirer, October 14, 2008
Civic groups want tighter rules for homeless. Dennis Culhane comments on the rise in the city's homeless numbers.
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7 More Social Workers Are Suspended in Death of Girl, 14
New York Times, August 5, 2008
The Field Center for Children's Policy, Practice & Research is quoted about the DHS grand jury report and resultant actions.
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Human Services Dept. Gets 3d Provisional License
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 18, 2008
Carol Spigner comments on the Philadelphia Department of Human Services and the recent changes the organization has made.
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Nutter Still Has Some Big Jobs to Fill
Philadelphia Inquirer, May 10, 2008
Carol Spigner discusses the vacant commissioner position in the Philadelphia Department of Human Services.
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'Underemployed' Not Always Counted
Philadelphia Inquirer, May 3, 2008
Roberta Iversen says underemployment is largely unaccounted for in economic censuses.
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City wonders: What should replace Safe and Sound?
Philadelphia Daily News, April 25, 2008
Nancy Peter, director of the Out-of-School Time Research Center at the University of Pennsylvania, comments on after-school programs.
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Deaths of 3 Children Test Md. Legal System
Washington Post, April 6, 2008
Dean Richard Gelles discusses family violence.
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Man Is Denied Bail in Deaths of 3 Children
Washington Post, April 2, 2008
Dean Richard Gelles says domestic violence is difficult to predict.
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Subway Attack Upsets Even Out-of-towners
Philadelphia Daily News, March 29, 2008
Chad Dion Lassiter of SP2 discusses the Philadelphia subway attack.
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University of Pennsylvania's Schools Team Up at Katrina Site
Philadelphia Daily News, February 18, 2008
Penn’s volunteer work in the Gulf Feldman Initiative is featured as Connie Hoe of the School of Social Policy and Practice comments on reconstruction.
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Watchdogs of a City Way of Life
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 7, 2008
Vivian Seltzer of the School of Social Policy and Practice is cited for her work with the Center City Residents Association.
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Getting By in Pearlington, Mississippi
McClatchy Newspapers, February 4, 2008
Connie Hoe of the School of Social Policy and Practice comments on the Penn in the Gulf Feldman Initiative.
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Students bring relief from the classroom to the Gulf Coast
Daily Pennsylvanian, February 1, 2008
Quakers travel to Mississippi to educate residents on post-Katrina health dangers.
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Mayor Nutter Announces Appointments To The Prison Board of Trustees
Philadelphia, January 30, 2008
Mayor Michael Nutter announced his seven new appointees to the Prison Board of Trustees: James Duckworth, Dr. David Grande, Richard Harris, Chad Dion Lassiter, Steve Madva, Marcia Makadon and Dorothy Johnson-Speight.“Together, these seven individuals bring a range of experiences in interacting with the Philadelphia Prisons System,” said Nutter. “Their collective perspective and skills will lend valuable insight into addressing criminal justice issues.”
Struggling With Kids' Safety Out of State
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 27, 2008
Richard Gelles of the School of Social Policy and Practice comments on reforms in the Philadelphia Department of Human Services.
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Panel: DHS Improving but Needs to Do More
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 25, 2008
Carol Spigner of the School of Social Policy and Practice discusses Philadelphia Department of Human Services reforms.
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There’s a role that [Penn] can play in making philanthropy more effective.
Penn Current, Jan. 24, 2008
Katherina Rosqueta calls it “The Million Dollar Question”: If you had $1 million to give to charity, and wanted to make sure your money had greatest social impact possible, where would you spend it? Interview with Katherina Rosqueta, Center for High Impact Philanthropy, on the Center's creation and its mission.
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Sun Herald, January 23, 2008
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Ending Homelessness
Washington Post, January 15, 2008
Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy and Practice discusses homelessness.
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Penn takes on Hancock
Sun Herald, January 12, 2008
Students to tackle recovery in the Gulf.
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Penn students get high marks from Taylor
The Picayune Item, January 11, 2008
University of Pennsylvania students and staff traveled to Pearlington to see what kind of aid they could provide Hurricane Katrina victims.
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Project HOME Confounds Property-Value Naysayers
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 7, 2008
Kevin Gillen of the Wharton School and Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy and Practice discuss Project HOME’s effect on the Philadelphia housing market.
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Doing Due Diligence On Your Donations
Wall Street Journal, December 20, 2007
It's getting easier to keep tabs on the dollars you donate to charity. As charitable giving by Americans nears $300 billion annually, donors increasingly want to know how much impact their dollars are having. Now they have more ways to find out as increasing numbers of services spring up that monitor charities' effectiveness and charities themselves improve their self-assessments.
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Family Curse
Houston Chronicle, December 18, 2007
Richard Gelles of the School of Social Policy and Practice comments on domestic violence and is cited for his book, "The Violent Home."
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Fidelity Promotes Student Philanthropy
Boston Globe, December 13, 2007
A number of colleges allow students to invest a piece of the endowment pie. Now, students at five schools will get to give money away. Fidelity announced Thursday that it is launching with Campus Compact a program called Students4Giving, which is designed to get young people involved in philanthropy.
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Donors Seek Better Charity Evaluations
The Chronicle of Philanthropy, December 13, 2007
"We can too easily focus on what's easy to measure as opposed to what matters," says Ms. Rosqueta.
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Ex-Wives of Accused Killer's Father Say Baby Grace Case Familiar
Associated Press, December 11, 2007
Richard Gelles of the School of Social Policy and Practice discusses the cyclical nature of domestic violence.
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A smarter way to pick your charity
When you're choosing a cause to support, act as if you're making an investment - because you are.
CNNMoney.com, December 7, 2007
NEW YORK (Money Magazine) -- Like most donors, you probably spread your charitable contributions among several groups that you know or that your friends ask you to support. But when the request for help goes beyond the routine $50 or $100 check or if you decide on your own that you'd like to do something a little more significant, how do you know your money is going to the right cause?
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“Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane”
WHYY Radio, November 26, 2007
Roberta Iversen of the School of Social Policy and Practice discusses African-American upward mobility in America and is cited for her book, "Jobs Aren't Enough.”
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For the Homeless, Housing
Hartford Courant, November 27, 2007
Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy and Practice discusses ways to combat homelessness.
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The Other Philadelphia Story
Wall Street Journal, November 10, 2007
By John J. DiIulio Jr.
John J. Dilulio is the Frederic Fox Leadership Professor of Political Science at Penn. This article cites Ram Cnaan, PhD, who is a Professor and the Associate Dean for Research at SP2.
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Immigration a Sticky Issue for Clinton, Democrats
Chicago Tribune, November 2, 2007
Rogers Smith and Margaret Dorsey of the School of Arts and Sciences, Dean Richard Gelles of the School of Social Policy and Practice and Steven Larson of the School of Medicine discuss immigration.
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Not Always What They Seem
The Economist, October 17, 2007
Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy and Practice is cited for his research and policy impact on homelessness.
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Refeathering the Empty Nest
New York Times, September 20, 2007
Shaun Harper of the Graduate School of Education and Vivian Seltzer of the School of Social Policy and Practice discuss adjustments to children going away to college.
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The 75 Greatest Living Philadelphians
Philadelphia Daily News, September 17, 2007
Alumni, Chad Dion Lassiter, was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles and Dunkin Donuts for contributions to the city of Philadelphia.
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Foster kids need federal money
Harrisburg Patriot News, September 9, 2007
By Carol Wilson Spigner
Carol Wilson Spigner of Harrisburg is an associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice.
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Grad students head to Mississippi
Two years after Hurricane Katrina, Penn community still volunteering in region
The Daily Pennsylvanian, September 5, 2007
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A Rejuvenated Tenant in a Renovated Hotel
New York Times, September 1, 2007
Dennis Culhane says certain patterns of homelessness suggest heightened risk.
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Philly ranks among poorest U.S. cities
Parents demand resignations
Philadelphia Tribune, August 31, 2007
Dr. Roberta Iversen discusses the meaning of the latest Census poverty figures for Philadelphia.
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Relatively Lyrical
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 20, 2007
Chad Dion Lassiter discusses the dynamic created by a Philadelphia rapper whose grandfather is the police commissioner.
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DCF Lays Out Case Against Cuban Father
Miami Herald, August 11, 2007
Dean Richard Gelles discusses parental rights in the context of an international custody battle.
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Bancroft makes a fine recovery; Gift helps a home for developmentally disabled bounce back
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 13, 2007
By Edward Colimore, Inquirer Staff Writer
Raymond Welsh, spouse of SP2 Board of Overseers member Joanne Welsh, helps protect developmentally disabled people across the Philadelphia region.
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New Penn center will make philanthropy more scientific
Philadelphia Business Journal, August 3, 2007
The Center for High Impact Philanthropy (CHIP) provides "information and analysis and evidence" to help philanthropists understand where they can have the biggest impact.
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Faculty Ranked #2 in Scholarly Productivity
The Wall Street Journal Says Social Work is Great Career!
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