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March Moments: A recap of National Social Work and National Criminal Justice Month
LEXINGTON, Ky. — This March, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) celebrated National Social Work Month and National Criminal Justice Month, honoring the often unseen, yet transformative, work social
Highlights: 2025 CoSW Goes Out to the Ball Game
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) continues to celebrate National Social Work and Criminal Justice Month, coming together with faculty, staff, and students at
Celebrating Olivia Raley, Sarah Bennett Holmes Awards 30 Under 30 Recipient
As the first social worker on the Bardstown police force, Raley is utilizing her extensive education to help the force ensure that people in crisis receive immediate support and connection to essential resources.
Amidst a year of tragedy, School Social Worker honored for leadership and resilience
“As educators, we prepare for emergencies, but when tragedy strikes, it reshapes both our professional and personal lives.”
Social Work’s Rebecca Bosetti featured in Professors Without Borders Women in Higher Education Fellowship
Bosetti’s talk, “Your Wellbeing: Dealing with the Grind of Academia”, was included as part of PWOB’s Women in Higher Education Fellowship.
College of Social Work and UK Police Department Collaborate for National Criminal Justice Month Emergency Preparedness Event
As part of National Criminal Justice Month, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) partnered with the UK Police Department’s Emergency Management team to equip students with essential emergency preparedness skills.
Cobb County School District Honors Kimberly Chinn as School Social Worker of the Year
Chinn was recognized for her dedication to supporting students and families, as well as her commitment to advancing social work practice within the school system.
College of Social Work celebrates National Social Work Month and National Criminal Justice Month
As we recognize National Social Work Month and National Criminal Justice Month, we honor the often unseen, yet transformative, work done every day.
Students, faculty, and staff gather for National Social Work Lobby Day at KY capitol
Amidst the energy of the Kentucky State Capitol, nearly 80 students, faculty, and staff from the UK College of Social Work engaged with lawmakers, rallied in the Rotunda, and heard from Governor Andy Beshear, all in a powerful push to celebrate and strengthen the impact of social services across the state.
Save the date for National Social Work Month and National Criminal Justice Month this March
Join us this March and amplify the impact of social work and criminal justice, highlighting the broad and impactful role of social work and criminal justice across different areas of society.
Social Work is Everywhere: A Recap of CoSW’s Celebration of National Social Work Month
During March, the CoSW celebrated the extensive reach of social work across various societal dimensions with the launch of its campaign, “Social Work is Everywhere.”
Jessamine County school social worker is first Kentuckian to earn national certification
Gilpin recently earned her National Certified School Social Worker certification. So far, she’s the only person in Kentucky to achieve this and one of 30 in the entire country.