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Leading-edge research fuels SP2’s passionate pursuit of social good

Bridging data-informed social policy and evidence-based social work practice, SP2’s research is fueled by leading-edge faculty designing innovative solutions to complex social problems. This important work advances SP2’s passionate pursuit of social innovation, social impact, and social good.

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A road map to reduce firearm harms by 2040

Three Penn faculty members, including SP2’s Dr. Desmond Patton, are among more than 40 experts to author a report addressing the persistent challenge of gun violence and proposing solutions stemming from a JAMA Summit convened last spring.

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SP2 panelists at the Politics of Well-Being Speaker Series

Harnessing technology in research to improve well-being

As part of the Politics of Well-Being speaker series, researchers in the School of Social Policy & Practice talked about their work helping governments address social issues and creating a joy-centered framework for AI development.

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Sara S. ‘Sally’ Bachman reappointed dean of Penn School of Social Policy & Practice

Bachman’s second term as the dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice will extend to June 30, 2031.