What is UBI? Universal Basic Income has buy-in from Columbus, Franklin County leaders Penn In the News The Columbus Dispatch What is UBI? Universal Basic Income has buy-in from Columbus, Franklin County leaders Amy Castro of the School of Social Policy & Practice says the number of universal-basic-income programs in the U.S. has grown from three in 2018 to more than 150 today. Jacqueline Corcoran: Narrative social work Image: Courtesy of SP2 News Jacqueline Corcoran: Narrative social work A new book edited by School of Social Policy & Practice professor Jacqueline Corcoran highlights the day-to-day reality of social work through social workers detailing their experiences in the style of creative nonfiction. 2 min. read A tool that can lead to healthier lives A tool that can lead to healthier lives School of Social Policy & Practice’s Jennifer Prah has written a comprehensive framework that takes a worldwide approach to attaining global health goals. 1 min. read Cash or chaos: Solving the income inequality crisis Penn In the News Philadelphia Citizen Cash or chaos: Solving the income inequality crisis Amy Castro of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that pairing guaranteed income with other assistance programs could enact real change. Many Gen Zers deal with higher rates of mental health challenges and firearm suicides, according to a new report Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Many Gen Zers deal with higher rates of mental health challenges and firearm suicides, according to a new report PIK Professor Desmond Patton says that more young people are speaking openly about mental health, especially on social media. College of Arts and Sciences first-year Anvesha Guru says that cultural attitudes about guns and mental health need more than a simple shift. Two cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing Penn In the News Business Insider Two cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing The Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice published pilot results from basic income programs among formerly incarcerated residents of Gainesville, Florida, and Durham, North Carolina. Journey to Joy A handwritten joy map on a table.nocred Journey to Joy In a joint class within the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Annenberg School for Communication, PIK professor Desmond Upton Patton invites students to dream big in Journey to Joy: Designing a Happier Life. An epidemic of vicious school brawls, fueled by student cellphones Penn In the News The New York Times An epidemic of vicious school brawls, fueled by student cellphones PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton says that many schools don’t have a playbook for addressing student violence or helping pupils engage more positively online, in part because few researchers are studying the issue. When Kentucky bans homeless camps, where do people go? Penn In the News The New York Times When Kentucky bans homeless camps, where do people go? Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that criminalizing street camping will simply force homeless people to sleep somewhere else, saddling them with bench warrants and unpayable fines. AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 Penn In the News CBS MoneyWatch AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 According to Stacia West of the School of Social Policy & Practice, research on guaranteed income programs shows that recipients spend the money on essential needs. Load More
Jacqueline Corcoran: Narrative social work Image: Courtesy of SP2 News Jacqueline Corcoran: Narrative social work A new book edited by School of Social Policy & Practice professor Jacqueline Corcoran highlights the day-to-day reality of social work through social workers detailing their experiences in the style of creative nonfiction. 2 min. read
A tool that can lead to healthier lives A tool that can lead to healthier lives School of Social Policy & Practice’s Jennifer Prah has written a comprehensive framework that takes a worldwide approach to attaining global health goals. 1 min. read
Cash or chaos: Solving the income inequality crisis Penn In the News Philadelphia Citizen Cash or chaos: Solving the income inequality crisis Amy Castro of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that pairing guaranteed income with other assistance programs could enact real change. Many Gen Zers deal with higher rates of mental health challenges and firearm suicides, according to a new report Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Many Gen Zers deal with higher rates of mental health challenges and firearm suicides, according to a new report PIK Professor Desmond Patton says that more young people are speaking openly about mental health, especially on social media. College of Arts and Sciences first-year Anvesha Guru says that cultural attitudes about guns and mental health need more than a simple shift. Two cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing Penn In the News Business Insider Two cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing The Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice published pilot results from basic income programs among formerly incarcerated residents of Gainesville, Florida, and Durham, North Carolina. Journey to Joy A handwritten joy map on a table.nocred Journey to Joy In a joint class within the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Annenberg School for Communication, PIK professor Desmond Upton Patton invites students to dream big in Journey to Joy: Designing a Happier Life. An epidemic of vicious school brawls, fueled by student cellphones Penn In the News The New York Times An epidemic of vicious school brawls, fueled by student cellphones PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton says that many schools don’t have a playbook for addressing student violence or helping pupils engage more positively online, in part because few researchers are studying the issue. When Kentucky bans homeless camps, where do people go? Penn In the News The New York Times When Kentucky bans homeless camps, where do people go? Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that criminalizing street camping will simply force homeless people to sleep somewhere else, saddling them with bench warrants and unpayable fines. AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 Penn In the News CBS MoneyWatch AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 According to Stacia West of the School of Social Policy & Practice, research on guaranteed income programs shows that recipients spend the money on essential needs. Load More
Many Gen Zers deal with higher rates of mental health challenges and firearm suicides, according to a new report Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Many Gen Zers deal with higher rates of mental health challenges and firearm suicides, according to a new report PIK Professor Desmond Patton says that more young people are speaking openly about mental health, especially on social media. College of Arts and Sciences first-year Anvesha Guru says that cultural attitudes about guns and mental health need more than a simple shift. Two cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing Penn In the News Business Insider Two cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing The Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice published pilot results from basic income programs among formerly incarcerated residents of Gainesville, Florida, and Durham, North Carolina. Journey to Joy A handwritten joy map on a table.nocred Journey to Joy In a joint class within the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Annenberg School for Communication, PIK professor Desmond Upton Patton invites students to dream big in Journey to Joy: Designing a Happier Life. An epidemic of vicious school brawls, fueled by student cellphones Penn In the News The New York Times An epidemic of vicious school brawls, fueled by student cellphones PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton says that many schools don’t have a playbook for addressing student violence or helping pupils engage more positively online, in part because few researchers are studying the issue. When Kentucky bans homeless camps, where do people go? Penn In the News The New York Times When Kentucky bans homeless camps, where do people go? Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that criminalizing street camping will simply force homeless people to sleep somewhere else, saddling them with bench warrants and unpayable fines. AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 Penn In the News CBS MoneyWatch AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 According to Stacia West of the School of Social Policy & Practice, research on guaranteed income programs shows that recipients spend the money on essential needs. Load More
Two cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing Penn In the News Business Insider Two cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing The Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice published pilot results from basic income programs among formerly incarcerated residents of Gainesville, Florida, and Durham, North Carolina. Journey to Joy A handwritten joy map on a table.nocred Journey to Joy In a joint class within the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Annenberg School for Communication, PIK professor Desmond Upton Patton invites students to dream big in Journey to Joy: Designing a Happier Life. An epidemic of vicious school brawls, fueled by student cellphones Penn In the News The New York Times An epidemic of vicious school brawls, fueled by student cellphones PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton says that many schools don’t have a playbook for addressing student violence or helping pupils engage more positively online, in part because few researchers are studying the issue. When Kentucky bans homeless camps, where do people go? Penn In the News The New York Times When Kentucky bans homeless camps, where do people go? Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that criminalizing street camping will simply force homeless people to sleep somewhere else, saddling them with bench warrants and unpayable fines. AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 Penn In the News CBS MoneyWatch AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 According to Stacia West of the School of Social Policy & Practice, research on guaranteed income programs shows that recipients spend the money on essential needs. Load More
Journey to Joy A handwritten joy map on a table.nocred Journey to Joy In a joint class within the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Annenberg School for Communication, PIK professor Desmond Upton Patton invites students to dream big in Journey to Joy: Designing a Happier Life.
An epidemic of vicious school brawls, fueled by student cellphones Penn In the News The New York Times An epidemic of vicious school brawls, fueled by student cellphones PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton says that many schools don’t have a playbook for addressing student violence or helping pupils engage more positively online, in part because few researchers are studying the issue. When Kentucky bans homeless camps, where do people go? Penn In the News The New York Times When Kentucky bans homeless camps, where do people go? Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that criminalizing street camping will simply force homeless people to sleep somewhere else, saddling them with bench warrants and unpayable fines. AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 Penn In the News CBS MoneyWatch AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 According to Stacia West of the School of Social Policy & Practice, research on guaranteed income programs shows that recipients spend the money on essential needs. Load More
When Kentucky bans homeless camps, where do people go? Penn In the News The New York Times When Kentucky bans homeless camps, where do people go? Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that criminalizing street camping will simply force homeless people to sleep somewhere else, saddling them with bench warrants and unpayable fines. AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 Penn In the News CBS MoneyWatch AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 According to Stacia West of the School of Social Policy & Practice, research on guaranteed income programs shows that recipients spend the money on essential needs. Load More
AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 Penn In the News CBS MoneyWatch AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 According to Stacia West of the School of Social Policy & Practice, research on guaranteed income programs shows that recipients spend the money on essential needs.