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Effective, solution-focused approaches to dropout prevention
Professor Cynthia Franklin, Stiernberg/Spencer Family Professor in Mental Health at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, answers questions about…
Read moreTexas Center for Disability Studies joins Steve Hicks School of Social Work
AUSTIN – The Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS) is excited to announce its move to the Steve Hicks School…
Read moreHelping kids at border requires political will
The night-vision camera operated remotely by U.S. agents captures the silent drama of a coyote—a human smuggler—straddling the border wall…
Read moreTo stop domestic violence, we need to listen to science about abusers
The recent tragic triple homicide in Austin is a stark reminder that perpetrators of domestic violence can, and sometimes do,…
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