Social Issues

News about UB research and outreach relating to societal issues such as poverty, homelessness, bullying, domestic violence, human rights, diversity and inclusion. (see all topics)

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How mental health affects a person’s odds of being arrested while on parole
12/17/24
Individuals who have a mental illness are more likely to be rearrested after being released from prison than those without a mental illness, according to a new UB study.
UB law students examine racially discriminatory deeds in WNY
12/5/24
A public discussion will be held Saturday at Burning Books.
UB social work researcher receives Homeland Security grant to prevent targeted violence, terrorism
11/22/24
Patricia Logan-Greene works to improve the skill set and knowledge base for behavioral health professionals to prevent domestic terrorism.
UB awarded $3.5 million to address shortage of school-based mental health professionals in rural areas
11/20/24
Social work graduate students will work in the Alden, Akron, Niagara-Wheatfield and Medina school districts.
How climate change may affect addiction recovery
10/16/24
Elizabeth Bowen, associate professor in the School of Social Work, is the first researcher to explore how climate change may affect individuals who are recovering from addiction.
UB School of Social Work set to unveil a first-of-its-kind VR app
10/15/24
“Trauma-Informed Spaces” is an immersive VR experience that explores how trauma-informed principles can be integrated into an agency setting.
Study: Stigma legitimizes unpaid labor as therapy, even for those doing the work
10/2/24
Rehab workers in the study who engaged in broad stigmatizing tropes about addiction were more likely to believe the “work therapy” — as it’s called by the Salvation Army — was beneficial.
Media Advisory: Elections expert Christy McCormick, a UB alum, to discuss election integrity, misinformation Thursday
9/17/24
McCormick is one of four commissioners to serve on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, which plays a critical role guiding fair elections.
UB awarded $3.6 million NIH grant to address health inequities in Western New York
8/5/24
The new UB Center of Excellence in Investigator Development and Community Engagement will facilitate research by early career-faculty to address root causes of health inequities in Buffalo communities.
Media Advisory: UB, elected officials, community partners to make major announcement regarding health inequities in WNY
8/5/24
The announcement will occur at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.