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KU scholar documents African refugees' journeys to Europe, helps improve programs to assist transition
LAWRENCE — War, famine and persecution have prompted millions to flee their homes as refugees around the world. While working in Italy, a University of Kansas scholar saw firsthand scores of African refugees arrive there, which grew into a research project to understand their experiences and assess how local agencies...
Publication shows pandemic not a shared experience for LGBTQ youths
LAWRENCE — “We’re all in this together” has been a common refrain during the COVID-19 pandemic. It turns out that’s not the case for many LGTBQ youths, as University of Kansas researchers illustrate in a new publication. ...
Supporting Survivors of Partner Violence
Meredith Bagwell-Gray has seen the magic happen. When women who have experienced sexual abuse and intimate partner violence have a safe place to address their sexual trauma, they often begin to feel more empowered and in control of their sexuality. As a result, they are more likely to embrace positive...
Study Finds Shortcomings in Therapy for Sexual Minorities
Searching for New Associate Director of Field Education
The KU School of Social Welfare is searching for our new Associate Director of Field Education, stationed at Edwards or Lawrence Campus. ...
School of Social Welfare Announces New Field Education Director
The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare has announced the appointment of Kelly Jones as the new associate professor of the practice and director of field education. Prior to this appointment, Jones was the senior associate director for field education within the school and has been serving as interim...
Professor leading grants to improve health for survivors of intimate partner violence
LAWRENCE — Women who have experienced intimate partner violence are at a higher risk of negative health outcomes such as cervical cancer, sexually transmitted infections, HPV and HIV/AIDS. A University of Kansas researcher is building a body of work through publications and grants to better understand these risks and to...
Proclamation by the Governor Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the Strengths Perspective
TO THE PEOPLE OF KANSAS, GREETINGS:...