Jennifer Moon doesn’t spend much time wondering how she manages everything on her plate. Instead, she focuses on moving forward.

“I don’t think about it,” she said. “I just do it.”

At Rutgers School of Social Work, global engagement is not just a concept. It is a lived practice shaped by faculty who bring their scholarship, experiences, and commitments to communities around the world. For Assistant Professor Durrell M. Washington Sr., a recent trip to South Africa became a powerful extension of that mission.

Cassandra Simmel, an associate professor and PhD program director at the School of Social Work, has been named a recipient of the prestigious Chancellor Award for Excellence in Mentoring at Rutgers University–New Brunswick.

Rutgers School of Social Work faculty member Ashley Jackson documents how structural inequities determine whether children receive “The Talk” about engagement with law enforcement.

Socially vulnerable counties face higher overdose deaths and treatment needs, findings that could help prioritize funding and programming responses, according to Rutgers School of Social Work researchers.

On December 18, 2025, students in the Master of Social Work (MSW) course “Evaluation of Social Work Practice and Programs” wrapped up the fall semester by presenting the results of their program evaluation projects that bridged research, theory, and practice. The final presentations showcased students’ ability to apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to real-world social work settings, demonstrating skills that are essential for ethical, evidence-informed practice.

For Max Gatto, Rutgers School of Social Work’s Nonprofit and Public Management Certificate wasn’t just an academic credential. It was an investment in his community, his leadership, and a career dedicated to service. And as he helps bring thousands of meals to Trenton’s most vulnerable residents, the impact of that investment continues to grow.

When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to treat this frightening and potentially dangerous behavior. Antipsychotic medications are often resorted to with such patients, contributing to increases in antipsychotic treatment rates among older people. 

Rutgers researchers evaluate the early-stage implementation of Family Connects NJ and its role in advancing maternal and child health throughout the state.