In The News: School of Social Work

Las Vegas Review Journal

After the Henderson Police Department started enforcing a public camping ban that passed in June, arrests of homeless people were not significantly higher than the last two years, according to city records.

WalletHub

In order to identify the areas that care the most, WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities across 38 key indicators of a compassionate spirit.

KNPR News

With Thanksgiving upon us, most of us are preparing to gather with loved ones. And some of us … may not be looking forward to it.

KNPR News

With Thanksgiving upon us, most of us are preparing to gather with loved ones. And some of us … may not be looking forward to it.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Copeland, like many other unsheltered locals who sleep on Las Vegas streets, alleys or sidewalks face possible arrest under a camping ban the city implemented in 2020.

Mirage

When both mothers and fathers in low-income families are responsive to the needs of their children, good things happen, a recent study found.

Nevada Independent

Nevada’s unhoused population has grown, but experts say statistics don't give an accurate view of the complex nature of homelessness.

Las Vegas Sun

 new approach to serving Las Vegas’ homeless population calls for the construction of a facility that offers comprehensive on-site services needed to rebuild someone’s life such as medical and mental health care providers, job training and more

KNPR News

Homelessness isn’t a modern problem. It goes back at least 2,000 years. The Bible and Quran talk about it, with both stressing the importance of charity for the homeless. In 2023, though, people wonder if charity is enough. In modern times, states fund job training, hoping that putting people to work will overcome economic need, which often leads to homelessness.

PBS

Many Nevadans are struggling when it comes to mental health. Death by suicide rates are up for ages 18-24, and for those over 65. The 988 system is designed as a lifeline for people in crisis, and it has been in place for nearly a year.

Las Vegas Sun

The homeless crisis in Western cities has a scope of challenges that require dense cooperation between various nonprofits, government, health care, service providers and business interests, according to a UNLV roundtable discussion on the topic Wednesday organized and sponsored by Nevada Women’s Philanthropy.

KNPR News

Summer is coming. For most of us, that means spending all day holed up in air-conditioned buildings and avoiding the outdoors entirely.