Research

Social work researchers study patterns of substance use and abuse

The U.S. government must do more to address the needs of Congolese refugee “women at risk” through trauma-related services and...

Social work researchers uncover the complexities of investigating and responding to sexual assault crimes

Researchers have determined that African Americans and Caribbean blacks who experience discrimination of multiple types are at substantially greater risk...

Social work researchers survey the Texas state government to make it better and create public trust

Assistant professor Yessenia Castro‘s research on disparities-related research among minority and underserved populations has earned her national recognition. The National...

Dr. Marilyn Armour, University Distinguished Professor at the School of Social Work, authored an op-ed on the potential of restorative discipline...

Dr. Terrence Allen, assistant professor at the School of Social Work, was interviewed by Southern California Public Radio about his...

The Front End Diversion Initiative (FEDI), a Texas juvenile justice initiative spearheaded by Dr. Erin M. Espinosa from the School...

Dr. Jane Maxwell, research scientist at the School of Social Work, summarizes the main findings from her June 2014 report...

Restore Rundberg, a community-based initiative to reduce crime in a North Austin area, was featured on Fox 7 and KXAN News....

Dr. Christopher Salas-Wright, assistant professor at the School of Social Work, authored the op-ed piece “Immigrants are not a crime...