Dr. Jay Miller, Dean at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work, received the 2021 Friend of School Social Work Award from the Kentucky Association for School Social Work
Results of a new study from the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky indicate mothers experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) are significantly more likely to be unemployed if they have a three-year-old child.
This article was originally published in UKNow. According to Raenae Moore, a successful substance use disorder program shouldn’t be measured by people completing treatment. Instead, success should be measured by
This article was originally published in UKNow. The last year has taken a major toll on the nation’s mental health. With social unrest at an all-time high and a global
This article was originally published in UKNow. From the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the movement against social injustice — societal challenges have forced us to take a closer
This interview was originally published in UKNow. University of Kentucky students are returning to campus ready to embrace the Fall 2021 semester after more than a year of unprecedented challenges. For
This article was originally published in UKNow. In a world continually dealing with social injustices and inequality, communities need continued support. Social workers provide critically important services aimed at
This article was originally published in UKNow. Words matter — we’ve heard this time and time again. As human beings, we use words to create labels — it’s our way of
This blog was originally published in UKNow. Jay Miller, dean of the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, reflected on Child Abuse Prevention Month in a recent blog entry. His
This article was originally published in UKNow. Fast-paced and deadline-driven — two phrases that are often used to describe the demanding world of news. The challenges facing TV journalists are unique.
This blog was originally published in UKNow. Essential is an adjective meaning absolutely necessary; extremely important. The theme for Social Work Month 2021 is, “Social Workers Are Essential.” For well over
The following article was originally published in UKNow. 2020 was a difficult year for mental health. Feelings of anxiety, sadness and loss were common for many. The global pandemic has