Professor Sonya Leathers has received funding to extend the Integrated Behavioral Health Training Program for another four years, expanding availability of behavioral health services for young people.
Tomas Ortiz oversees training and program operations at community-based organization Acclivus, Inc., supervising staff who provide violence prevention services to five level-one trauma centers and seven communities at high risk for violence. Prior…
Anjanette is a clinician, advocate, and founder of Café Social Work. She has many years of experience with mental health interventions, crisis management, clinical screening, and assessments with individuals, children, and families. Her…
Donald J. Dew is President and CEO of Habilitative Systems, Inc. (HSI) and has more than 38 years of experience in health and human services. Since 1990, he has led HSI in its…
Doctoral student Janaé Bonsu’s research focuses on the intersection of interpersonal and institutional violence among Black people of marginalized genders, and the impact on survivors’ safety-related empowerment. As an activist, she is a…
In his new role, Joe will continue his lifelong work of eliminating health disparities, which include increased rates of violence experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals, so that every member of the LGBTQ+ community thrives.
The Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Blacks (CCSB) has recognized three members of the JACSW community as UIC Black History Makers. This award recognizes individuals who are making history here at UIC…
