The Society of Social Work and Research (SSWR) inducted Profs. Daniel P. Miller and Linda Sprague Martinez as Fellows in 2022 and 2023 respectively. This fellowship recognizes individuals who make significant service contributions to the Society for Social Work Research every year and their commitment to SSWR’s goal of a more equitable society. Prof. Miller […]
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) faculty, students and alumni will showcase a broad variety of research and perspectives on Jan. 11-15, 2023, at the annual conference for the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR). Held virtually and in-person in Phoenix, Ariz., the conference’s extensive programming features more than 30 presentations and discussions […]
According to the Stanford University Press, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has lifted more Americans out of poverty than any other means-tested program. However, too little is understood about the far-reaching effects of the program beyond food security. To better understand the unintended ramifications of SNAP, BU School of Social Work Professor Dan Miller […]
As the USDA released its annual federal hunger report, BUSSW Professor Dan Miller shares his expertise on the impact of the enhanced child tax credit for 2021 on food insecurity. Excerpt from “More children faced food insecurity last year during pandemic” by Tami Luhby: Lawmakers should do more to address hunger in America, especially now […]