Previous vitalvoices 2017-2018

The vitalvoices speaker series serves as a forum to bring scholars and practitioners alike to speak to students, faculty, alumni and community partners at UHD's College of Public Service. It is our hope that those we invite to speak will share, from the heart, their professional experiences, their knowledge, and how the work they do impacts society as a whole. We like to feature people whose work is interdisciplinary and touches upon the fields social work, criminal justice and urban education. 

If a vitalvoices session was recorded, the titles below will link directly to its recorded presentation on our YouTube channel. Please enjoy.

Reducing Recidivism: What Works and What Doesn't

September 12th, 2017 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. in Robertson Auditorium
Presented by Ed Latessa

This talk will provide participants with an understanding of the principles of effective correctional interventions and will emphasize the value and utility of employing evidence-based and research-driven practices in planning, administering, and evaluating programs, especially those in the community. Included will be a discussion of how correctional supervision and programs can be improved. Participants will learn: 

• The steps of evidence based decision making
• The major predictors of criminal behavior
• What works in reducing recidivism and how to apply the principles of effective intervention to supervision
• What doesn't work?

Compassion 101: A Criminologist/Social Worker Ministers on San Quentin's Death Row

2nd Annual Symposium of University Supported Scholarship and Creativity

October 25th, 2017 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. in C-100, Commerce Building
Featuring UHD College of Public Service Faculty

 

Elder Issues: the Graying of America: Opportunities for the Workforce of the Future

November 7th, 2017 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. in C-100, Commerce Building
Presented by Dr. Carmel Dyer, UT Medical Center

 

Presentation of the Social Work Person of the Year

January 25th, 2018 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. in C-100, Commerce Building
Presented to Jim McIngvale "Mattress Mack"

 

School Discipline and the Texas Criminal Code: School to Prison Pipeline?

February 15th, 2018 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. in C-100, Commerce Building
Presented by Dr. Augustina Reyes 

 

Scholarly and Creative Activities Showcase

March 29th, 2018 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Featuring UHD's College of Public Service Faculty

All events are followed by refreshments and an opportunity to speak with the featured guest(s). 

 

For more information contact Steven Villano, Director of the Center for Public Service and Community Research at [email protected].