We believe in #EmpoweringSocialWorkers! This month we’re celebrating our profession and spotlighting why our students chose to become a #SocialWorkWarrior - today we hear from a group of current students #SWMonth2024 #SocialWorkMonth #NASW bit.ly/3UxuLze

Check out an article in @Crains Detroit by the CBHJ's Leonard Swanson, Amy Watson and Meghan Taft. They're highlighting the urgency to revamp crisis response for individuals with mental illnesses. Read here: bit.ly/3xdMMZG

Learn more about how people serious mental illness end up in the criminal legal system here: bit.ly/3VwtANU #fridayfact

The CBHJ has released a report examining reform and assessment efforts in Michigan’s adult and youth justice systems, setting the stage for transformative change statewide. Read more: bit.ly/4a7uVCo

🌈 Join us for a virtual event focusing on legislative milestones and LGBTQ+ inclusive policies on April 4th. RSVP for the Zoom link and 1.5 FREE Social Work CE's. bit.ly/3TwpRAr

🌈 It's not too late to join us at today's virtual event exploring legislative milestones and LGBTQ+ inclusive policies. Don't miss insights from panelists Logan Casey, Dallas Ducar, Jey'nce Poindexter, moderated by Jerron Totten. RSVP for the Zoom link: bit.ly/4cb5lh9

📚 Delve into groundbreaking research by Social Work Postdoctoral Fellow Bakari Wallace, exploring the impact of societal attitudes on the role of Black fathers in their children's academic lives. bit.ly/3J5Qesd

Congratulations to Sheriff Michael Bouchard and our Oakland County community partners on being recognized for dedication to the in-jail medication assisted treatment model!

It's Wayne State Giving Day! To support the CBHJ, visit givingday.wayne.edu, select "Other" under Designation and type Center for Behavioral Health and Justice. Gifts of any size help positively impact the university, our students and the greater community. #GiveGreenBeGold

CBHJ’s Leonard Swanson is currently attending the Academy, joining panel discussions about workforce and data and evaluation. Swanson is a subject matter expert and has worked as a facilitator for mapping and group discussion in McLennan County, Texas.

Join us 5/11 for "With Love, From Inside," an original play featuring U-M undergrad theater students and currently/formerly incarcerated writers/performers. Hosted by CBHJ and @UMichArts. 3-4:30 p.m. WSU's Bernath Auditorium. Register: bit.ly/3xHqe3R Space is limited!

We’re hiring! The CBHJ is now accepting applications for several positions: o Project Coordinator and Program Assistant for the Assisted Out Patient/Courts initiative o Program Assistant for CBHJ General Operations Visit bit.ly/3Gul8cv for details and to apply.

Many people know to call 911 or administer CPR for a physical health emergency but hesitate to start conversations about mental health and substance use. MHFA provides the tools a layperson needs to take action. Space is limited for this FREE training. bit.ly/4d9VubZ

Join our team! We have two exciting job openings with the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) and Courts initiative: Project Coordinator and Program Assistant. Learn more and submit your application here: behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu/careers

We are excited to host this rescheduled event! Join us to let a leg up on the competition to launch your private practice (and beyond)!

📣 Tomorrow! See a unique live theater production brought to you from both sides of prison walls. 5/11, 3 p.m. FREE and open to the public. Walk-ins welcome! For info: go.wayne.edu/59759ba #WithLove #DetroitTheatre #IncarceratedVoices #IncarcerationStories #DetroitEvents

Congratulations to Wayne State Social Work! 👏💚

Congrats to Wayne State Social Work!

🚨 We're looking for passionate educators and researchers! The Wayne State University School of Social Work has four open full-time faculty positions. If you're ready to make an impact in the field, apply today! 🌍📚 Learn more: bit.ly/3ASItoG

Assistant Matthew Bakko's and fellow researchers article examines how state-nonprofit funding dynamics shape police defunding efforts, often favoring state-aligned nonprofits and limiting abolitionist goals. Read more: bit.ly/3WF3pYi