https://guides.temple.edu/social-work/ebp
This entry identifies definitions of EBP and traces the evolution of EBP from its origins in the medical profession to its current application in social work. Essential steps in the process of EBP and challenges associated with applying EBP to social work practice, education, and research are noted."
https://cph.temple.edu/news/2025/06/depression-rates-us-continue-climb-experts-call-increased-access-care-community-based-interventions
Information and resource referrals from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. At Temple University’s College of Public Health, faculty and students are at the forefront of this challenge—training the next generation of mental health professionals and expanding access to care across Pennsylvania and beyond.
https://medicine.temple.edu/departments-centers/research-centers/center-health-justice-bioethics
Advancing social justice and health equity through bioethics, research, and community-driven education. The Center for Health Justice and Bioethics envisions a world where everyone has the conditions and resources necessary to achieve health as a collective right.
https://lenfestcenter.temple.edu/career-development-programs/community-health-worker
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are lay people from the community, who have been trained to function as members of the health care team; they function as a bridge between patients and the health care system. CHWs advocate, facilitate and organize access to health and social services for an identified group of patients.
https://sites.temple.edu/sswfieldeducation/files/2024/05/MSW-Practicum-Education-Manual-2024-2025-04242024-1.pdf
MSW PROGRAM OBJECTIVES – The primary goal of Temple University’s master’s in social work (MSW) program is to prepare advanced clinical and macro level social work practitioners committed to social work practice that ensures human rights and social, economic, and cultural rights for all.
https://bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/public-health/public-health-bs/
This combined degree program offers exceptional students an opportunity to work closely with faculty, while developing critical skills in public health and completing graduate work for professional careers in research, policy, administration or real-world public health practice.
https://noncredit.temple.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=74608381
CHW skills may be applied to a variety of job roles such as: Community Health Worker; Client Navigator; Promotores de Salud; Home-Visitor; Educator; Advocate; Counselor; or Social worker. Why TUH CHW? Our program is designed to provide the core competencies needed for work in community-based care.
https://cph.temple.edu/academics/departments/social-work/continuing-education
Temple University School of Social Work has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors.
https://www.temple.edu/about/faculty-staff/dr-ashley-e-stewart-tue54401
Ashley E. Stewart, PhD, joined the faculty of Temple University’s School of Social Work as assistant professor and online program coordinator in July 2019. As an educator, she promotes self-awareness, advocacy skills, and practice skills through the lens of decolonization and anti-oppression.
https://guides.temple.edu/directpractice/selfcare-engagement
"Professional self-care is paramount for competent and ethical social work practice. Professional demands, challenging workplace climates, and exposure to trauma warrant that social workers maintain personal and professional health, safety, and integrity.