Toward a More Just Future

Today, our host, Samantha Michaele, is speaking with Chiara Sabina, associate professor at Rutgers School of Social Work, Chancellor’s Scholar for Inclusive Excellence in Interpersonal Violence Research, and Associate Director of the Center for Research on Ending Violence. Dr. Sabina’s research centers on interpersonal victimization, especially intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and dating violence among Latine community members. Founded in 2007 at the Rutgers School of Social Work, the Center for Research on Ending Violence, or REV, strives to eliminate all forms of violence and the power imbalances that permit them. REV accomplishes their mission through a collaborative approach that focuses on multidisciplinary research, education, and community engagement. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics that may be activating or sensitive for listeners. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University or Rutgers School of Social Work. Learn more about the Center for Research on Ending: https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/centers/center-research-ending-violence

Today, our host, Samantha Michaele, is speaking with Josue Hidalgo, Project Coordinator at Rutgers School of Social Work. Josue has a B.A. in Psychology from Pillar College and an M.S.W. in Management and Policy from Rutgers University. Throughout his career, Josue has worked in different social work settings including domestic violence advocacy, immigrant rights advocacy, public library system and the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. As a Project Coordinator within the Rutgers School of Social Work Center for Prevention Science, Josue dedicates most of his time to the Northeast and Caribbean Prevention Technology Transfer Center focused on providing technical assistance to New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics that may be activating or sensitive for listeners. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University or Rutgers School of Social Work. Learn more about the Center for Prevention Science: https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/centers/center-prevention-science

Today, our host, Samantha Michaele, is speaking with Emily Greenfield, professor at Rutgers School of Social Work and Director of the Hub for Aging Collaboration. Dr. Greenfield is an internationally recognized scholar and leader within the aging-in-community movement. Her community-engaged scholarship seeks to bolster community-based efforts toward more equitable opportunities for long and healthy lives. Through her leadership, the Rutgers Hub for Aging Collaboration was formally established in September 2022 which works to advance excellence in collaborative research, teaching, and engagement it’s goal to improve social contexts for aging and health equity. The Hub serves as a nexus to strengthen networks among community leaders, researchers, service providers, policymakers, and others toward innovation and leadership for aging in community. Fueled by the social work value of leveraging social relationships for change, the team works across disciplines and sectors to improve environments for aging equity among individuals, families, and communities in all of their diversity. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics around mental health, gender expression and identity, and stressors associated with systemic discrimination. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University or Rutgers School of Social Work. Learn more about the Hub for Aging Collaboration: https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/centers/hub-aging-collaboration

Join Toward a More Just Future Season 2 host, Marla Blunt-Carter for a rapid fire interview with Jennifer Thompson, Executive Director of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) New Jersey and Delaware chapters.

Tune in to a new episode of Rutgers School of Social Work's podcast Toward a More Just Future. Season 2 will focus on conversations with individuals who are working on the ground to make progress toward justice and equality.   Join host and Assistant Professor of Professional Practice Marla Blunt-Carter in conversation with Jennifer Thompson, Executive Director of the National Association of Social Workers New Jersey and Delaware chapters.

Join Toward a More Just Future Season 2 host, Marla Blunt-Carter for a rapid fire interview with Nicole Epps, Executive Director, World Childhood Foundation USA.

Tune in to a new episode of Rutgers School of Social Work's podcast Toward a More Just Future. Season 2 will focus on conversations with individuals who are working on the ground to make progress toward justice and equality. Join host and Assistant Professor of Professional Practice Marla Blunt-Carter in conversation with Nicole Epps, Executive Director, World Childhood Foundation USA.

Join Toward a More Just Future Season 2 host, Marla Blunt-Carter for a rapid fire interview with U.S. Senator Chris Coons of Delaware.

Tune in to a new season of Rutgers School of Social Work's podcast Toward a More Just Future. Season 2 will focus on conversations with individuals who are working on the ground to make progress toward justice and equality. Join host and Assistant Professor of Professional Practice Marla Blunt-Carter in conversation with Senator Chris Coons of Delaware for our first episode of the new season.

Tune in as Toward a More Just Future's season one host Marla Blunt-Carter speaks with Valerie Biden Owens. Biden Owens has dedicated her long career and distinguished career to public service, empowerment of women, advancement of important public policy, and service to the disadvantaged. She led all seven U.S. Senate campaigns in President Joesph R. Biden, Jr.'s political career and was his principal surrogate on the campaign trail. She is one of the first women in the United States to have managed a presidential campaign. Valerie currently serves as Vice Chair of the Biden Institute at the University of Delaware.

Tune in as Toward a More Just Future's season one host Marla Blunt-Carter speaks with Valerie Biden Owens. Biden Owens has dedicated her long career and distinguished career to public service, empowerment of women, advancement of important public policy, and service to the disadvantaged. She led all seven U.S. Senate campaigns in President Joesph R. Biden, Jr.'s political career and was his principal surrogate on the campaign trail. She is one of the first women in the United States to have managed a presidential campaign. Valerie currently serves as Vice Chair of the Biden Institute at the University of Delaware.

Join Toward a More Just Future season one host, Marla Blunt-Carter for a rapid-fire interview with episode two guest, Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride. 

Tune in to episode two as Toward a More Just Future's season one host Marla Blunt-Carter speaks with activist and elected official Sarah McBride. McBride is the first transgender state senator in the country, making her the highest-ranking transgender elected official in United States history.

Join Toward a More Just Future season 1 host, Marla Blunt-Carter for a rapid-fire interview with episode 1 guest, Delaware Congresswoman, Lisa Blunt Rochester.

Season 1 Episode 1 of Toward a More Just Future features host, Marla Blunt-Carter in conversation with Delaware Congresswoman, Lisa Blunt Rochester.  The first African American and first woman to serve in this role, Congresswoman Blunt Rochester is no doubt a change maker.

Toward a More Just Future is a podcast from Rutgers School of Social Work. We envision a future for our world that is grounded in justice, and we are committed to leading for justice through a focus on innovation, excellence, collaboration, and community. Deeply grounded in inclusion, intersectionality, diversity, equity, and advancement, this podcast explores a variety of topics pertinent to social workers and social work students working towards progress. Season 1 is called "In the Spotlight” and is hosted by Marla Blunt-Carter, Assistant Professor.

Join Toward a More Just Future Season 4 host, Samantha Michaele for a rapid-fire interview with Dr. Lia Nower, who directs the Center for Gambling Studies. Dr. Nower is also a Distinguished Professor and serves as Associate Dean for Research for the school. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics around mental health, gender expression and identity, and stressors associated with systemic discrimination. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University or Rutgers School of Social Work.

Today, our host, Samantha Michaele, is speaking with Dr. Lia Nower, who directs the Center for Gambling Studies. Dr. Nower is also a Distinguished Professor and serves as Associate Dean for Research for the school. A clinician and attorney, she specializes in gambling disorder and related harm and co-directs the Rutgers Addiction Counselor Training Certificate (ACT) Program, which provides training toward licensure in drug and alcohol counselors. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics around mental health, gender expression and identity, and stressors associated with systemic discrimination. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do no represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University. To learn more about the Center for Gambling Studies visit: https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/centers/center-gambling-studies

Join Toward a More Just Future Season 4 host, Samantha Michaele for a rapid-fire interview with Allison Zippay, professor at Rutgers School of Social Work and Director of the Center for Leadership Management. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics around mental health, gender expression and identity, and stressors associated with systemic discrimination. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University or Rutgers School of Social Work.

Today, our host, Samantha Michaele, is speaking with Allison Zippay, professor at Rutgers School of Social Work and Director of the Center for Leadership Management. Dr. Zippay’s research areas encompass community planning and community practice, and the ways in which place and social connections affect life prospects, including economic opportunity and social service utilization, for various subgroups of the poor. With Dr. Zippay leading the work as Director, The Center for Leadership and Management seeks to bridge the discipline of social work with the fields of leadership and management from both academic and practice perspectives. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics around mental health, gender expression and identity, and stressors associated with systemic discrimination. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do no represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University. Learn more about the Center for Leadership and Management at https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/centers/center-leadership-management