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State, City Leaders Outline Maternal Health Priorities

State, City Legislative Leaders Outline Maternal Health Priorities At Breakfast Discussion Hosted by the NYU McSilver Institute

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‘Beyond Books’ Discussion Explores Library-Based Social Work

Libraries around the nation are evolving to serve their communities in new ways. This May 6 virtual event explores library-based social work.

NYU McSilver Institute Announces 2024 Fellows-in-Residence

Award-winning public official and soft power strategist Penny Abeywardena and nationally recognized education innovator Jeffrey Ginsburg join returning fellows NEW YORK – Government leader and international affairs expert Penny Abeywardena, and Jeffrey Ginsburg, who is the incoming President & CEO of Volunteers of America Greater New York in March, are joining the McSilver Institute of […]

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February 2, 2022

NY Senate Advances Bill to Establish Black Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force

McSilver congratulates the New York State Senate for passing Bill S3408 under the leadership of Senator Samra Brouk.

January 31, 2022

New York University Names New Dean for Its Social Work School

Dr. Michael A. Lindsey will take on a new role leading the Silver School of Social Work.

January 7, 2022

McSilver Executive Director Named to Board of Top Social Work Academy

Dr. Michael A. Lindsey has been elected to the board of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW).

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September 16, 2021

Troubling Trends in Black Youth Suicide Illuminated in New Podcast Series

Saving Young Black Lives: Reversing Suicide Trends features interviews with a survivor, parent affected by suicide, pro athlete and mental health experts

September 13, 2021

McSilver Makes It Easy to Find Resources for Mental Health and Early Childhood Service Providers

New and revamped platforms for our Technical Assistance Centers are making it easier to find trainings and resources relating to mental health, behavioral health, child welfare, early childhood mental health and managed care.

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July 12, 2021

McSilver CEID Director Leads Talk on Food Insecurity in New York

Dr. Kara Dean-Assael moderated a discussion about the effects of hunger in NYC, with Rep. Adriano Espaillat, hosted by UNA NYC.

June 10, 2021

NYU McSilver Creates Hub to Address Impact of AI on Poverty, Race and Public Health

The AI Hub at McSilver will focus on research, policies and thought leadership relating to how artificial intelligence systems can advance equity and address disparities. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sheryl Huggins Salomon, mcsilver.comms@nyu.edu The NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research is announcing a $5 million gift from philanthropists Martin Silver and Dr. Constance […]

May 26, 2021

McSilver Gets NICHD R01 Grant to Study Child Maltreatment Intervention

The Safe Mothers Safe Children clinical trial will focus on caregivers in the hopes of reducing repeated instances of maltreatment in families involved in child welfare systems. NEW YORK — May 26, 2021 — The NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research has received federal funding to study a novel child maltreatment intervention called Safe Mothers […]

May 13, 2021

McSilver Hails US House Passage of Mental Health Equity Act

Dr. Michael A. Lindsey’s statement is included in Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman’s press release about H.R. 1475.

April 20, 2021

McSilver Supports NY’s COVID-19 Emotional Help Line Project Hope

The Institute and its Technical Assistance Centers are among the organizations supporting NY Project Hope’s mission.