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Helping 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,...
Read moreThree ways social workers can reduce risky drinking
High-risk drinking among women has increased significantly over the past decade, and the coronavirus pandemic seems to have made the problem worse....
Read morePeople with autism need support, and Texas can lead the way
Autism can affect any family, regardless of our skin color, wealth or religion. During the past 15 years, the rate...
Read more2021 Honors Day
Every year, The University of Texas at Austin selects undergraduate students of high academic achievement to be recognized during Honors Day . Honorees...
Read moreVeteran Spouse Network provides vital support (video)
The Veteran Spouse Network (VSN) began in January 2016 as an online and in-person forum for veteran spouses in Texas...
Read moreMaster's student Katrina Fitzpatrick wins advocacy award
Austin, Texas – Katrina Fitzpatrick, a master’s student at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, has been honored with...
Read moreIt’s time for more parents to step up for children with Down syndrome
Parents who have children with Down syndrome are critically invested in spreading awareness. As a mom of a young child...
Read moreNew video library on military social work
The Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness has launched a new video-training library that contains all virtual sessions of...
Read moreJob searching in the times of COVID
A job search can be challenging even in the best of times. Now that many of us have settled into...
Read moreVision for change
Distinguished teacher Michele Rountree inspires social work students and students across campus to be curious and to use their voices...
Read moreAn innovative approach to sexual ed programming for foster youth
About 50% of females who experience foster care in the United States are pregnant by age 19, compared to 33%...
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