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Jacqueline Corcoran: Narrative social work
Jacqueline Corcoran and her book cover, What do Social Workers Do All Day?

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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.

From the School of Social Policy & Practice

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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.

From the School of Social Policy & Practice

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Many Gen Zers deal with higher rates of mental health challenges and firearm suicides, according to a new report

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

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.

A handwritten joy map on a table.

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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.

Kristina Linnea García