School of Social Work News

An interdisciplinary team of UCF researchers are focusing on the human connection to improve heart health in medically underserved communities thanks to a new grant from the U.S. Department of Health’s Health Resources & Services Administration.

Students gain hands-on experience while learning the importance of social work in supporting survivors of human trafficking.

A panel of UCF medical and rehabilitation experts discuss what happened, what Hamlin’s physical and mental recovery could look like, and protecting the heart health of athletes.

Bethany Backes, an assistant professor in the Violence Against Women faculty cluster who worked for the Department of Justice for more than 10 years, shares what it means to be a champion both against violence and for social justice. 

Located in Research Park, the new clinic offers multidisciplinary care from the College of Medicine, School of Social Work, and College of Health Professions and Sciences.

Since her death in 2007, UCF continues to honor the late Cheryl Evans Green and her impact on the local community and social work students.

The researchers will create evidence-based, intimate partner violence pretrial safety assessment guides for judges to use when considering pretrial release in intimate partner violence cases.

Intergenerational farm-to-table research project helped fight against aging stereotypes and create an age-diverse workforce.

Research shows that VR can improve students’ feeling of preparedness in working with Alzheimer’s patients and foster empathy for patients and family members.