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Rutgers School of Social Work

By the Numbers

Top Ranked
#1
In New Jersey

and #16 Ranked Best MSW Program (U.S. News & World Report)

Faculty
250+

Working in critical areas of social work research and professional practice

Students
2,000+

Enrolled in our four core academic programs

Alumni
19,000+

Effecting change in the field of social work and beyond

Field Placements
1,000+

Giving students first-hand experience

Upcoming Events

Rutgers School of Social Work hosts a variety of events throughout the year for students and members of our greater community. From lectures and workshops to ceremonies and conferences, browse our full calendar to see what's happening at the SSW and beyond.

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Latest News

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Researchers have long suspected that neighborhoods can be a source of risk or protection for child well-being. A new Rutgers study supports this assumption and finds that when parents feel higher levels of stress or hopelessness about their surroundings, they may have a more difficult time caring for their children. “To get the best outcomes for kids and to elicit the best parenting, families need a safe, stable, stimulating environment, both at home and in the surrounding community,” said Katherine Marcal, an assistant professor at the Rutgers School of Social Work and coauthor of the study published in the journal Child Abuse & Neglect.

Extending a helping hand to another

Jamey Lister, PhD, MSW is an Associate Professor at Rutgers School of Social Work. He explains the importance of observing National Recovery Month and how social workers and allied professionals can support individuals affected by substance use beyond this month.