Project HOPES is a state-funded, community-based initiative to prevent child abuse and neglect across 35 Texas counties determined to be high-risk areas, with the aim of empowering local communities through education, skill development, and capacity building. The Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing is evaluating the project’s effectiveness. Researchers… read more
Spring 2019
Public transit advocacy
Last year, social work major Danielle Redhead got tired of shuttle delays on Cap Metro route 670. The UT shuttle serves Riverside, where many low-income students and students of color live, according to Redhead. After June, when Capitol Metro rearranged routes, the delays worsened and led to severe overcrowding. As… read more
Washington Calling
In 2018 the DiNito Career Center launched “Washington Calling,” a week-long, career development seminar during Spring break in Washington, D.C., for undergraduate and master’s level social work students. During the week, students meet with alumni, explore federal internship opportunities, and learn more about job prospects in policy, advocacy, clinical work,… read more
