The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College-CUNY has established the National Child Trauma Workforce Institute (NCTWI), whose mission focuses on preparing new and experienced clinicians for trauma-informed work with children and families. The institute expands the Silberman School of Social Work’s capacity to address a pervasive major public health problem- the often-unrecognized impact of violence and trauma exposure in childhood.
Last weekend, the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College (SSSW) hosted the 11th annual Liberation-Based Healing Conference, led by Professor Willie Tolliver in partnership with the Dean’s Office and the Institute for Family Services (IFS). The conference brought together more than 200 outstanding professionals, scholars and students of anti-oppressive social work from across the country for a collaborative dialogue on justice-based practices.
Dear Members of the Silberman School of Social Work Community,
This past week’s national election evoked a broad range of feelings and reactions regardless of how one identifies politically. Many are searching for meaning and explanations as to how and why the Presidential election unfolded as it did, while others are confounded by the response of fellow citizens to the election results.
The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College (SSSW) warmly congratulates Stephanie Ruiz and Lucille Sandoval, who have both received the prestigious and impactful Latino Social Work Coalition Scholarship for 2016-17. Administered by the National Association of Social Workers-NYC Chapter and the Puerto Rican Families Institute, Inc., LSWC Scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding Latinx MSW students with financial need based in metro New York.
The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College (SSSW) congratulates our colleague Dr. William Cabin, who has been awarded Best Reviewer 2016 by the Journal of Social Work Education (JSWE). The award recognizes his outstanding contributions as a peer reviewer for this major scholarly journal. Dr. Cabin is an Adjunct Professor with many years of service to Silberman, where he also received his Ph.D. and MSW degrees. He currently teaches Research I. We are all very proud of his achievement!
Dr. Robyn Brown-Manning became a full-time Visiting Lecturer on the Silberman School of Social Work faculty in Fall 2016. She entered this role with a remarkable record of service to Silberman, having been an adjunct lecturer at the school for over fifteen years as well as earning both her MSW and Ph.D. degrees here.
The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College has launched its practice–based BSW program. The BSW program is open to full time, matriculated Hunter College undergraduates, who currently have between 55 and 80 credits.
The BSW program offers Hunter students a two-year professional social work degree with a practice focus in Child Welfare or Care Coordination.
Dr. Adam Brown joined the Silberman School of Social Work faculty in Fall 2016 as an Assistant Professor. Prior to arriving at Silberman, Dr. Brown earned his doctorate at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration (SSA) in Spring 2016.
Dr. Jama Shelton joined the Silberman School of Social Work faculty in Fall 2016 as an Assistant Professor. Prior to arriving at Silberman, Dr. Shelton was a postdoctoral research fellow at the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, NYU Silver School of Social Work. They were also Deputy Executive Director of the True Colors Fund, a leading non-profit organization that works to end LGBT youth homelessness.
Dr. Maria Y. Rodriguez joined the Silberman School of Social Work faculty in Fall 2016 as an Assistant Professor. Prior to joining Silberman, Professor Rodriguez earned her doctorate at the University of Washington School of Social Work (Seattle, WA) in June 2016.