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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Listen.Up.People. features faculty, alumni and community partners of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work who are dedicated to advocacy on the most critical issues of our time. We’re talking about what’s happening and why it’s happening.

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31:54

Creating Upstream Suicide Prevention

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2025/12/11

Over half of individuals who die by suicide do not have a known mental health condition, and given that 50 – 60% to not tell anyone beforehand, and a core challenge of suicide prevention is identifying those most at risk of falling through the cracks. Carl Castro, professor and director of military and veterans programs, and John Blosnich, associate professor, are creating upstream interventions to illuminate and address this crucial gap in suicide prevention.music by The Intimate Yellers, available

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26:29

Tailoring Health Interventions

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2025/12/04

Health interventions in social work go beyond hospitals and medical facilities to shine a light on how social determinants can impact specific health conditions, and how interventions can be modified to reflect the culture and experience of the patient. Shinyi Wu, associate professor, and Jane Lee, associate professor, are conducting novel research with practical applications at the intersection of social work and physical health.music by The Intimate Yellers, available on Spotify, Apple Music,

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36:54

Preventing Human Trafficking

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2025/11/20

An estimated 27 million people are exploited for labor, services and commercial sex globally. Annalisa Enrile, teaching professor, and Holly Priebe Sotelo, associate teaching professor, have dedicated their careers to preventing and combatting human trafficking, with a vision to eradicate trafficking in all its forms.music by The Intimate Yellers, available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube.

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30:07

Addressing Environmental Impact on Health

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2025/11/13

More than ever, the disproportionate impact of climate-related disasters and pollution on marginalized communities is making climate change a significant social determinant of health. Michelle Zappas, director of the Master of Science in Nursing program, and Rick Newmyer, senior lecturer, are members of the sustainability faculty workgroup at USC Social Work that is addressing issues around environmental justice and impact.music by The Intimate Yellers, available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon

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31:02

Redefining Interprofessional Education

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2025/11/06

For over 10 years, the Interprofessional Education and Collaboration for Geriatrics (IECG) has trained USC students across the five health sciences schools to provide coordinated, team-based and patient-centered care specifically tailored to the needs of older adults. Dawn Joosten-Hagye, teaching professor at USC Social Work, and Tatyana Gurvich, associate professor of clinical pharmacy at the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, are members of the IECG faculty who are

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30:08

Transformative Power of Social Work & Sports

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2025/10/30

Sports can serve as a protective factor for at-risk populations from elementary school to professional athletes. Steve Hydon, teaching professor of practicum education, and Aimee Odette, associate teaching professor, are members of a collaborative faculty group that created the Transformative Power of Social Work and Sports course at USC, demonstrating how the integration of social work and sports can promote inclusivity, personal growth and foster positive change within communities and society

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31:57

Advancing Addiction Science

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2025/10/23

In 2024, 48.4 million people aged 12 or older struggled with substance use disorder in the past year. Olivia Lee, associate professor, and Jennifer Lewis, teaching professor, are members of the USC Institute for Addiction Science which aims to revolutionize the way substance use is discussed, treated and prevented, including the development of the first Master of Addiction Science degree at a major university melding social work, pharmacy and medicine together.music by The Intimate Yellers,

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27:10

Integrating Social Work & Public Safety

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2025/10/16

Approximately 80% of calls to police are social service related, including situations involving people experiencing homelessness, youth-involved crime or de-escalation of a disturbance. Rosemary Alamo and Rick Ornelas are the creators of the Social Work and Public Safety Program, a first-of-its-kind capacity-building partnership that integrates social work with law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations.music by The Intimate Yellers, available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and

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30:02

Caring for Veterans & Military Families

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2025/10/09

Active-duty service members and veterans experience their greatest challenges and vulnerabilities at key points of transition in their military careers. Carl Castro, director of military and veterans programs, and Sara Kintzle, research professor, are improving care for service members, veterans and military families during transitions by impacting policy - focusing not just on meeting their needs but ensuring they are equipped to thrive.music by The Intimate Yellers, available on Spotify, Apple

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33:30

AI & Wisdom Work

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2025/10/02

We have been the most intelligent species by far for tens of thousands of years. Now we created something that could compete with us in the very near future. John Oberg, DSW ’22 and CEO of Precina Health, and Josiah Bryan, chief technology officer for Precina Health, use AI to improve health and well-being, yet are deeply concerned about the role of AI in the workplace and how it may impact our daily lives.music by The Intimate Yellers, available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and

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31:26

Healing From Trauma

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2025/09/25

Studies have shown that individuals who survive a violent crime or traumatic event will experience social and emotional problems as a result. Ruth Supranovich, associate dean for community and clinical programs, and Sarah Caliboso-Soto, clinical director of the Telebehavioral Health Clinic, are the creators of the Trauma Recovery Center – the first dedicated trauma center at USC - helping survivors in the community heal so they can live long, healthy and productive lives.music by The Intimate

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32:59

Supporting Foster Youth

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2025/09/18

Every year, roughly 600,000 children spend some time in foster care. Julie Cederbaum, associate professor, and Sara Jimenez McSweyn, senior lecturer, delve into the issues related to experiences in the foster youth system, what happens when they age out of foster care, and support and resources needed for foster youth to thrive.music by The Intimate Yellers

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31:53

LGBT Health & Wellness

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2025/09/11

Overall, LGBT individuals experience significantly higher rates of mental and behavioral health problems than their heterosexual peers, yet efforts to address these disparities in the research world are lacking. Through their own research, John Blosnich, associate professor, and Gabriel Robles, assistant professor, envision of a world that promotes the physical, emotional and social well-being of all people regardless of sexual orientation.music by The Intimate Yellers

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45:41

Ending Homelessness

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2025/09/04

For many people, homelessness is an issue that appears unsolvable and the best we can hope for is to mitigate it. Ben Henwood, professor and director of the Center for Homelessness, Housing and Health Equity Research, and Seth Pickens, managing director of the USC Homelessness Policy Research Institute, unapologetically believe it is within our reach to end homelessness in the United States, and discuss the challenges and potential solutions. music by Intimate Yellers

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56:17

Child Trauma: Effects Across the Lifespan

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2025/08/29

Annalisa Enrile leads a discussion around the impacts of child trauma across the lifespan.

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Ep. 7 - Emotional Wellbeing: Dr. Maria Hydon & Dr....

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2020/08/03

Maria Hydon, clinical associate professor, interviews Steve Hydon, clinical professor, about his extensive work on combating secondary traumatic stress and compassion fatigue.

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Ep. 6, Pt. 2 - Race and Equity 2020: Dr. Terence...

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2020/06/29

Dr. Terence Fitzgerald, clinical associate professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, shares personal stories of his first experiences with overt racism and systemic racism in school.

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Ep. 6, Pt. 1 - Race and Equity 2020: Dr. Ruth White

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2020/06/24

Dr. Ruth White, clinical associate professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, shares her personal experience with systemic racism and thoughts on the proposed repeal of California's Prop 209, Affirmative Action Initiative.

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80:37

Issues & Insights: A LIVE Conversation about Immigration

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2020/03/14

Immigration can be a complex topic. USC faculty are working to understand and serve the unique needs of immigrants, refugees, and the communities they are part of. Join us for a candid and engaging conversation with two social work experts, Maria Hu and Omar Lopez, at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.Professor Hu spent most of her career as a Psychiatric Social Worker for the LA Unified School District and is a consultant for the U.S. Department of Education as an educator on

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87:10

Issues & Insights: A LIVE Conversation About...

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2020/02/16

Homelessness is a hot button topic, but what exactly is it? USC faculty are at the forefront of pinpointing the underlying causes and unique social, emotional, and healthcare needs of people experiencing homelessness. Join us for a candid and engaging conversation with two social work experts, Benjamin Henwood and Eric Rice, of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.Professor Henwood is a national proponent of "Housing First," a model focusing on placing people in permanent supportive

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