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Social Intervention Group researchers will highlight their work with presentations and by leading sessions and symposiums.

A new paper from the HEALing Communities Study shows that opioid education and naloxone distribution, one of the study's key arms, increased in the trial arm counties compared to those in the usual care arm of the study.

Dr. Engstrom, who received her MSW and PhD from Columbia, hopes to use this time to collaborate with SIG researchers and share her expertise about substance use and HIV in older women.

By tackling the complex topic of stigma and especially intersectional stigmas, Professor Davis hopes to gain insight into how to mitigate stigma and the negative effect it has on health outcomes.

University Professor Nabila El Bassel and Professor Louisa Gilbert from the Social Intervention Group at Columbia University School of Social Work share a message for World AIDS Day.

Posters from Maruyert Darisheva, Mark Paige, and Assel Terlikbayeva share important research on HIV self-testing, PrEP uptake, and improving sexual health.

The Center will improve the social welfare system in Uzbekistan through program development, meaningful research, professional development, and international cooperation.

This fall's new students, pursuing Masters and Doctoral degrees, are excited to bring their skills to SIG and support the important work here.

Recent news from HCS includes a webinar, several podcast appearances, and a number of peer-reviewed publications.

The findings show high feasibility and acceptability for crowdsourcing among this population.

The new publications include research on livability in Connecticut, HIV/STI prevention, and the experiences of adolescents with parents at risk of deportation.

In a new paper from the E-WORTH study, researchers found that feeling disrespected, ignored, and not taken seriously by the medical system can contribute directly to worse health outcomes for Black women under community supervision.

The presentations from SIG and GHRCCA researchers at AIDS 2024 will cover a wide range of topics including medical mistrust, HIV self-testing, and more.

Using the WINGS intervention, Club Eney provides women in Ukraine with resources and support, despite the difficulties of wartime.

Launched regionally for Europe and Central Asia on June 21, 2024, the Building Social Service Workforce Competencies Model builds capacity in social work and the social services workforce by strengthening interpersonal communication and community engagement competencies.