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Dr. Mary Beth Morrissey, WSSW PhD Program Director & Associate Professor
Dr. Mary Beth Morrissey represented the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse at the 57th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, commenting on the Legal Capacity and Informed Consent Report of the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older…
Dr. Shannon Lane
The National Social Work Voter Mobilization Campaign (also known as Voting is Social Work) has launched a new website that can be used by social workers, faculty, students, etc. to engage with their clients and communities around voting. The new website is https://voting.socialwork.uconn.edu/ ...
 Wurweiler PhD candidate Justyna Rzewinski, LCSW,
Wurzweiler PhD candidate Justyna Rzewinski, LCSW, is schedule to present via NASW-NYS Beyond The Case Files: Service Providers Educating Justice Impacted Individuals On Their Right To Vote on September 19th, 2024. The workshop will delve into the historical context of voting rights, explore its ...
Mary Beth Quaranta Morrissey, PhD, JD, MPH, Associate Professor and Director of the PhD Program
On June 1st, 2024, Mary Beth Quaranta Morrissey, PhD, JD, MPH, assumed the role of Chair of the New York State Bar Association Health Law Section. The Health Law Section comprises over 900 New York State attorneys who are engaged in the practice of health law across the state. Dr. Morrissey moves…
Cristino Chavez Wurzweiler PhD Candidate
Cristino Chavez Wurzweiler PhD student was interviewed for an article on Bold Journey. Cristino discusses what it means to be resilient in the face of trauma and adversity. The in-depth article covers his childhood, academic and career journey. Read the full interview here »
Yair Berko, LMSW, Clinical director of the Jerusalem Therapy Center
Yair Berko, LMSW, is the new clinical director of the Jerusalem Therapy Center. Yair has tremendous experience in both clinical practice and the administrative leadership of mental health organizations. Prior to his work at JTC, Yair successfully served as clinical director of therapy centers for…
Jerusalem Therapy Center New Promotional Video
To fill a critical need for affordable, English-language mental health services in Israel, Wurzweiler, together with Amudim Israel, opened the Jerusalem Therapy Center. View the promotional view for more information. Jerusalem Therapy Center
Wurzweiler Alumni Newsletter Issue No. 2
Dr. Jay Sweifach, Alumni Director, created the Wurzweiler Alumni Newsletter to showcase the esteemed graduates of WSSW. Wurzweiler Alumnus have done exceedingly well within all spheres of the social work profession, and have brought recognition not only to themselves, but to their alma mater. Our…
Wurzweiler students (left to right) Alexis Sturmwind,Marie Pierre Diop, Bakeishia Cleveland and Allysha Bryant.
On February 14, 2024, Wurzweiler students traveled to Albany to participate in NASW-New York State’s Capitol Action Day with funding from the WSSW Political Justice Fellowship Program. As part of the event, the students learned about effective advocacy with other social workers and students from ...
Left to right: Eric Grossman, director of fieldwork for Wurzweiler; Nechama Munk, director of Wurzweiler’s Israel Program; Dr. David Pelcovitz; and Stephanie Strauss, executive director, Yeshiva University in Israel To fill a critical need for affordable, English-language mental health services in…

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