We prepare culturally responsive social work practitioners, organizational leaders and scholars to address social problems and promote social justice through teaching, research and service.
Programs
Institute for Nonprofit Organizations
The Institute offers interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service programs that focus on improving the leadership and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations.
Center for Social Justice, Human and Civil Rights
The Center fosters a fair, inclusive society through community engagement, education and research that examines links between historic and present day inequalities.
News
Sierra Leone Program Against Child Trafficking
APRIES will host a launch of a new anti-trafficking program in Sierra Leone Tuesday March 2, 2021 beginning at 9:00 am EST. This event is hosted by APRIES, World Hope International, the U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons’ Program to End Modern Slavery, and the U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone. The Vice President of Sierra Leone, the Honorable Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh will give the keynote address.
Events
Sierra Leone Program Against Child Trafficking Launch
3/2/2021 09:00-10:00The African Programming and Research Initiative to End Slavery (APRIES) at the UGA School of Social ...Workshop: Sexual Desire and the Ethics of Consent
3/20/2021 09:00-12:30Presenter: Kate Morrissey Stahl, PhD LCSW AASECT Certified Sex Therapist 3.0 Ethics Hours In this ...
Global Engagement
Social work practice is informed by international issues.
We provide world-changers with opportunities for impactful study, research and service around the globe. From North and South America to Europe, Africa and Asia, we explore and learn about new ways to solve shared problems.