Wesley Church named to Reentry/Reintegration Pathway for the Council on the Success of Black Men and Boys for the Office of the Governor
February 22, 2019
Baton Rouge, LA - Wesley Church, PhD was invited to serve as a member of the Reentry/Reintegration Pathway for the Council on the Success of Black Men and Boys for the Office of Governor John Bel Edwards. The Success Council seeks to transform the lives of Black men and boys in Louisiana. In keeping with this purpose, the Reentry/Reintegration Pathway will examine ways to provide seamless integration and reentry to reduce recidivism, reestablish familial connections, and provide mentorship opportunities.
Wesley Church is the director of the LSU School of Social Work and the J. Franklin Bayhi Endowed Professor.
About SSW
The LSU School of Social Work (SSW) aspires to be a leading school of social work,
a vibrant center of intellectual development, a leader in promoting and supporting
diverse communities, and an advocate for an integrated and inclusive model of social
work, all within a learning environment that supports best educational practices.
The SSW offers Child and Family Studies (CFS) and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) undergraduate
degrees, MSW, online MSW, and PhD. SSW is part of the College of Human Sciences &
Education.
Visit the School of Social Work at lsu.edu/chse/socialwork
About CHSE
The College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) is a nationally accredited division
of Louisiana State University. The college is comprised of the School of Education,
the School of Kinesiology, the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development,
the School of Information Studies, the School of Social Work, and the University Laboratory
School. These combined schools offer 8 undergraduate degree programs, 18 graduate
programs, and 7 online graduate degree and/or certificate programs, enrolling more
than 1,900 undergraduate and 1,120 graduate students. The College is committed to
achieving the highest standards in teaching, research, and service and is committed
to improving quality of life across the lifespan.
Visit the College of Human Sciences & Education at lsu.edu/chse
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