SSW in the News

August 13, 2009
GSU Combats Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Georgia State’s School of Social Work is the recipient of a $500,000 technical assistance contract from the Georgia Department of Human Resources, with the aim of conducting needs assessments, capacity building and planning for communities looking to start prevention programs, said James Wolk, professor of social work. More >>>

June 7, 2009
Publications: AJC.
This family reunion is no picnic: Rules, limits, honesty essential when adult children move back in. More >>>

March 24, 2009
Students enrolled in Georgia State's School of Social Work hold student benefits screening
Issue date: 3/24/09 Section: Living
Courtesy of the College of Health and Human Sciences
This year, a group of students enrolled in The School of Social Work, which is apart of the College of Health and Human Sciences at Georgia State, is making a huge contribution toward the fight for hunger by holding a Student Benefit Screening in room 480 of the University Center on Thursday, March 26th to screen students at Georgia State for food stamps eligibility.

March 20, 2009
Tragic problem rises in U.S., Atlanta: homeless kids
Publication: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, by Dr. Jackye Brown (Chair, SSW Community Advisory Board)
Child and family homelessness is more widespread than many think, but a recent study released by the National Center on Family Homelessness revealed just how widespread it is, citing an alarming figure that one out of every 50 children experiences homelessness. Georgia fared especially poorly among states: 49th in child homelessness per capita, child wellbeing, risk for child homelessness, state policy and planning.

March 18, 2009
Jan Ligon was interviewed on WXIA (Channel 11 News) as part of the story, "Stay at Home Dads" that described how economic changes are influencing family life and caring for children. More >>>

January 20, 2009
Craig Washington, MSW (2008) was quoted in the New York times about the King Day events at Ebenezer Baptist Church, "King Day in Atlanta: Protests Mix with Prayer"

November 26, 2008
Associate professor, Elizabeth Beck, awarded grant to help give homicide victims’ families answers after tragedy. More >>>

April 11, 2008
Dr. Mindy Wertheimer was featured in a story in the Atlanta Jewish Times, "Come to Order! Mindy Wertheimer organizes the boardroom."

April 14, 2008
Dr. Fred Brook's Community Project class was featured in the Clayton Daily News, "Clayton teens discuss gangs, relationships at annual summit"