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Mar 24

“Macro- and micro-economic policy changes to alleviate poverty may impact mental health.” In an article for Nature Mental Health, Stacia West, Amy Castro of @pennsp2, and P. Murali Doraiswamy review emergent evidence of cash transfers—universal basic income, guaranteed income, or (un)conditional cash—as a mental ill-health prevention strategy.

See link in bio for West, S., Castro, A. & Doraiswamy, P.M. Recurring cash transfers to enhance the mental wellbeing of Americans. Nat. Mental Health 1, 148–150 (2023).

@nature_the_journal

“Macro- and micro-economic policy changes to alleviate poverty may impact mental health.” In an article for Nature Mental Health, Stacia West, Amy Castro of @pennsp2, and P. Murali Doraiswamy review emergent evidence of cash transfers—universal basic income, guaranteed income, or (un)conditional cash—as a mental ill-health prevention strategy.

See link in bio for West, S., Castro, A. & Doraiswamy, P.M. Recurring cash transfers to enhance the mental wellbeing of Americans. Nat. Mental Health 1, 148–150 (2023).

@nature_the_journal ...

Mar 24

Amy (she/her) is pursuing a macro concentration in the Advanced Standing Master of Social Work (MSW) program.
_____
“I chose SP2 because of the criminal justice specialization, as well as the policy courses that are offered.

“One experience that I have had during my time at SP2 that has been especially rewarding was my field placement with the Public Defender Association of Philadelphia in the Children & Youth Justice Social Services Unit. While I was there, I was able to attend juvenile court proceedings and strengthen my understanding of both the juvenile and criminal legal system in action.

“During my time at SP2 I have been given the opportunity to work alongside amazing classmates, many of whom have become my friends, as well as professors who genuinely care about helping me to thrive and grow. I have been able to pursue assignments that I am passionate about studying and gain knowledge that I will utilize throughout my career as a Social Worker."

Amy (she/her) is pursuing a macro concentration in the Advanced Standing Master of Social Work (MSW) program.
_____
“I chose SP2 because of the criminal justice specialization, as well as the policy courses that are offered.

“One experience that I have had during my time at SP2 that has been especially rewarding was my field placement with the Public Defender Association of Philadelphia in the Children & Youth Justice Social Services Unit. While I was there, I was able to attend juvenile court proceedings and strengthen my understanding of both the juvenile and criminal legal system in action.

“During my time at SP2 I have been given the opportunity to work alongside amazing classmates, many of whom have become my friends, as well as professors who genuinely care about helping me to thrive and grow. I have been able to pursue assignments that I am passionate about studying and gain knowledge that I will utilize throughout my career as a Social Worker." ...

Mar 22

PENN’S SCHOOL OF SOCIAL POLICY & PRACTICE (SP2) PRESENTS
DR. ALAN DETTLAFF FOR A DISCUSSION:

Until We Are Free: Racism, Child Welfare, and the Enduring Promise of Abolition
MONDAY, APRIL 24; 4:00 – 5:30PM
This lecture will present evidence of the harms that result from family separations
to make a case that the child welfare system is beyond reform. Rather, the only
solution to ending these harms is abolition of this system and a fundamental
reimagining of the way society cares for children, families, and communities.
REGISTER at link in bio

WELCOME/INTRO FROM SP2 DEAN SALLY BACHMAN

PENN HILLEL AUDITORIUM, 2ND FLOOR
215 S 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Reception to follow

INTRODUCTION
DOROTHY ROBERTS, JD
George A. Weiss University Professor of Law and Sociology and the Raymond
Pace and Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Professor of Civil Rights,
University of Pennsylvania

FEATURED SPEAKER
ALAN DETTLAFF, BSW, MSW, PhD
Professor of Social Work; Graduate College of Social Work,
University of Houston

PENN’S SCHOOL OF SOCIAL POLICY & PRACTICE (SP2) PRESENTS
DR. ALAN DETTLAFF FOR A DISCUSSION:

Until We Are Free: Racism, Child Welfare, and the Enduring Promise of Abolition
MONDAY, APRIL 24; 4:00 – 5:30PM
This lecture will present evidence of the harms that result from family separations
to make a case that the child welfare system is beyond reform. Rather, the only
solution to ending these harms is abolition of this system and a fundamental
reimagining of the way society cares for children, families, and communities.
REGISTER at link in bio

WELCOME/INTRO FROM SP2 DEAN SALLY BACHMAN

PENN HILLEL AUDITORIUM, 2ND FLOOR
215 S 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Reception to follow

INTRODUCTION
DOROTHY ROBERTS, JD
George A. Weiss University Professor of Law and Sociology and the Raymond
Pace and Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Professor of Civil Rights,
University of Pennsylvania

FEATURED SPEAKER
ALAN DETTLAFF, BSW, MSW, PhD
Professor of Social Work; Graduate College of Social Work,
University of Houston ...

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