military social work

New USC, UCLA study to focus on experiences of LGBT service members in military

One of the first U.S. Department of Defense-funded research projects of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender populations
by Claudia Bustamante

Researchers from the University of Southern California and University of California, Los Angeles, will collaborate on one of the first studies of the experiences of LGBT service members in the military.

The study will lay a foundation for future research of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender active-duty service members by exploring how they are integrated into the military; determine if health disparities exist between them and their heterosexual counterparts; and develop recommendations for better assimilation of LGBT service members to promote military readiness.

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By |October 8th, 2015|News, Research|0 Comments

USC Military Social Work Voices

This spring, about 350 students will graduate from the USC School of Social Work’s military specialization, the first of its kind at a major research university. Since its inception in 2009, more than 1,000 students have gone through the program, which aims to prepare students on the unique challenges facing active-duty military, veterans and their families. Hear from three of the most recent graduates on where their degree will take them next.
Kevin Benitez, MSW ’15

Manny Lopez, MSW ’15

Joshua Borer, MSW ’15

By |May 13th, 2015|News, Students|0 Comments