Kent School of Social Work

Kent School of Social Work

sex trafficking victim

Out of the shadows Across its departments, disciplines and campuses, the University of Louisville...

Medical schools from Harvard, University of South Florida and University of Arkansas have expressed interest in UofL’s training.

Across disciplines, UofL is developing expertise to help sex trafficking victims

She could be the girl next door. With strawberry blonde hair and a lightly freckled face, Cotie is 26 but could pass for half-a-dozen...
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Out of the shadows UofL is using education, research, clinical care and community engagement...

She could be the girl next door. With strawberry blonde hair and a lightly freckled face, Cotie is 26 but could pass for half-a-dozen...

Kent School grad to study impact of horses and sunshine

Can horses and sunshine make you happy? Foley Hart, a Kent School of Social Work graduate student, thinks so and will soon launch a study...
Kent School's Andy Frey discusses his research on children's behavior.

UofL research focused on preschooler behavior

They’re not yet in kindergarten but they’re already in danger of failing in school because of their behavior. The preschoolers are the subject of...

Age-Friendly Louisville asks community members to give input for more age-inclusive city

Creating solutions for affordable, safe housing as Louisvillians age, along with discussion on improving transportation are elements of conversations at workshops taking place throughout...
A strategy to engage primary care practitioners in meeting behavioral health needs for older adults is at the heart of a new, nearly $2 million federal grant awarded to the UofL Institute for Sustainable Health & Optimal Aging.

UofL Institute for Sustainable Health & Optimal Aging receives nearly $2 million from HRSA...

Older adults are often burdened with a variety of health conditions, sometimes coupled with loneliness, anxiety and depression. A strategy to engage primary care...
ISHOA and KIPDA

Survey for older adults designed to assess social service needs

Senior citizens who live in Jefferson and surrounding Kentucky counties are encouraged to take a brief survey online or over the phone to help...
Anita Barbee, UofL distinguished university scholar in social work, will be the project’s lead evaluator.

Kent School grant aimed at improving child welfare workforce

The University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work has a major role in a five-year, federally funded research grant to strengthen the country’s...

Kent School researchers to help child welfare workforce

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work has a major role in a five-year, federally funded research grant to...