“English doesn’t just borrow words from other languages; English pursues other languages down dark alleys, knocks them unconscious, and goes through their pockets for loose grammar.”
-Paraphrased, unknown author
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Jason Stancil, 1975-2011
In March 2011 as part of my journey toward a MSW degree, I participated in a longstanding University of Southern California tradition of the community immersion experience in …
October 2-8 is Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) and an opportunity to learn more about mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Advocates across the country sponsor a …
As a student in the MSW@USC program, the world of learning is at your fingertips…if you know where to look! With so many websites, applications, journal articles and news stories …
In 1898, the first social work class was offered, and those who were interested in “charity work” now had a path to become trained professionals in addressing the ills of …
The University of Southern California offers one of the best MSW graduate programs to obtain the essential academic knowledge, skills and clinical training necessary to become a great social worker. …
Elder abuse is often under reported and has not garnered the attention it deserves despite legislative milestones that have attempted to address the problem. The National Elder Abuse Incidence Study …
In an increasingly industrialized world, many people believe for-profit enterprises cannot possibly make positive contributions to society. This, however, is a shortsighted notion. There is nothing untoward about creating a …
Social workers have always been underpaid. One reason for this is that women, in general, are underpaid and 75% of social workers are women. Another reason is the broad nature …