Collaborating For Change

Together with our peers from UCLA and the UW Law School, a bi-lingual team of social work faculty and students traveled to the Mexican border to support migrant women seeking asylum in the United States.

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Building Bright Futures

Our Communities in Action initiative uses an innovative strategy that draws on the strength of local communities to foster healthy behaviors for young people—on and off the field.

Accelerating Change

Our research and innovation centers are developing and deploying science-based solutions that accelerate social change for the greatest number with the greatet need.

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Leading the Field

Our innovative academic programs and guided field placements provide the foundation for a viable career dedicated to human justice and social change.

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Making an Impact

We're driving social change that's making news in local communities and beyond, as part of our deep commitment to fulfill the UW's innovation imperative.

Embracing Diversity

Join one of the most diverse learning environments on the University of Washington campus and experience a social work education like no other.

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News & Events

faculty research

Technology, aging and ethics

In recently published articles, Assistant Professor Clara Berridge outlines some of the legal and ethical issues raised by the use of security-camera surveillance of seniors in nursing homes.

Graduation Celebration 2019

Ishisaka is keynote speaker

A veteran journalist, photographer and editor with a passion for social justice, Naomi Ishisaka will give the keynote address at the School of Social Work graduation celebration on June 13.

Prevention Science

Celebrating sustained innovation

Since 1979, SDRG has worked to understand and advance prevention systems focused on powerful community-based interventions that support healthy behaviors for young people.

FAST FACTS

Fact Fact: $5 Million Awarded Annually in Student Support

Fact Fact: #1 In the World, Social Work Schools, (Center for World University Rankings 2017)

Fact Fact: #3 In the Nation, Best Graduate Schools, (U.S. news & World Report 2020)

Fact Fact: #1 Faculty Scholarship, (Scientometrics Impact And Productivity Study 2018)

Fact Fact: 600+ Field Sites for BASW and MSW Students