Rutgers School of Social Work’s Center for Research on Ending Violence (REV) has launched a new online training course designed to help physicians across New Jersey prevent sexual misconduct, better support survivors, and foster safer healthcare environments.
For Rutgers School of Social Work alum Lily Antonowicz, a career in public policy began with a simple but profound goal: making a meaningful impact. “I was really agonizing over what I was going to do,” she recalled of her undergraduate years. “I just found myself wanting to make an impact in some kind of way and just wasn’t really sure how to best do that.” Encouraged by a mentor to explore social work, Lily discovered a path that would ultimately lead her to Capitol Hill, where she now serves as a legislative assistant in the office of Andy Kim, advising on health and labor policy.
In this edition of Partnering for Change, you will learn how Rutgers School of Social Work's global engagement is expressed through collaborative research initiatives, international partnerships, and globally-focused scholarship that informs policy and practice worldwide. The School is committed to ensuring that its global work is reciprocal, community driven, and grounded in mutual learning and respect. As you read, you will discover how leaders at our School are conducting research that addresses complex global challenges and are spearheading transformative efforts in communities across the world.
Rutgers School of Social Work will be represented at the National Association for Social Workers New Jersey (NASW-NJ) Annual Conference from April 26-28, 2026 by a number of presentations and learning opportunities being hosted by our faculty, staff, and alumni.
Rutgers Health researchers, including Distinguished Research Professor Stephen Crystal, observed that expansions made treatment easier to obtain
