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| In one of the first partnerships between research and field education at a school of social work, the USC School of Social Work is providing Master of Social Work students with training in evidence-based interventions designed to better prepare them to interact with clients at their internships and to be more attractive to employers. The program, which was developed by John Brekke, professor and associate dean of research, and Clinical Associate Professor Betsy Phillips, trains students in motivational interviewing and problem solving therapy. Read more
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| Sexting, the sending or receiving of sexually explicit text messages or photos via cell phone, appears to be part of a cluster of risky sexual behaviors among adolescents, rather than a substitute for "real world" sex, according to a study by Assistant Professor Eric Rice. "Teens live in a world where sexting seems like a normal behavior," he said. "The data reveal that sexting is associated with sexual risk taking." Read more
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| To boost awareness and help older African Americans advocate for their own health and mental health needs, Associate Professor Karen Lincoln has launched a collaborative effort, known as Advocates for African-American Elders, with an impressive array of governmental, nonprofit and community groups, including the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Pacific Clinics, AARP and local churches. Read more
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| The California Social Work Hall of Distinction has announced USC School of Social Work Dean and Professor Emeritus Rino Patti, DSW '67, will be among its 2012 inductees to be honored for their career achievements and exceptional contributions to social welfare in California. This year's ceremony will be held in conjunction with the National Association of Social Workers - California annual conference on Oct. 27. Read more
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