Tag Archives: social work
UM-Flint associate professor awarded NIH grant to research parental violence against children
Whether its taking away privileges, grounding or spanking, there are probably as many opinions about how to discipline children as there are parents and kids across the country. But regardless of the means of punishment, the question remains: what are the consequences of this discipline for children as they grow up? One person working diligently[…]
UM-Flint Faculty Member Research Focuses on Spanking
"It happened to me but I turned out fine." When it comes to the act of spanking, this is a rational that some parents may find themselves making. Julie Ma, PhD, MSW, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work, explores the relationship between spanking and other Adverse Childhood Experiences, and how these may[…]
UM-Flint program responds to opioid crisis
The epidemic spurred the development of a bachelor's degree level program in Substance Use Treatment and Intervention.
UM-Flint's Substance Use Treatment Degree Slated for 2017
Students can take course offerings applicable to the new Substance Use Treatment and Intervention major this fall
Olivia P. Maynard and S. Olof Karlstrom Add Tuition and Travel Funds for UM-Flint Social Work Students
Through the generosity of Olivia P. Maynard and S. Olof Karlstrom new funds have been established to provide support for tuition and conference travel for students in the University of Michigan-Flint Department of Social Work.
Paper Cranes; Lasting Peace
The peace class students are very close to completing the goal of 1,000 peace cranes that will be used to create a traveling display.