SWLE in the News

Welcome to the SWLE in the News page! Here, you'll find the latest updates, media coverage, and stories highlighting the impactful work of the Social Work and Law Enforcement (SWLE) Center. From innovative partnerships to research breakthroughs and community initiatives, this page showcases how the SWLE Center is making a difference in Connecticut and beyond. Stay tuned for news, features, and inspiring examples of police social work in action.

News Item and Dates

Impactful Stories in the News
Platform Date Location Link
91果冻传媒 News December 2025
PBS NPR July 2025
Connecticut Network March 11, 2025
Public Safety and Security Committee Public Hearing March 11, 2025
Connecticut Mirror April 2025
HB 7202- Press Conference March 2025
NBC News March 2025
WFSB News March 2025
NPR March 2025
Sacred Heart University May 2023 /
CT Health I-Team December 2022
Hearst/CT Inside December 2022
NAMI June 2022
The New Haven Register April 29, 2022 https://www.nregister.com/news/article/U-S-Education-Secretary-Cardona-lauds-CT-17136855.php
CSCU Spotlight June 2022
Eastern Connecticut State University Press April 2022
The Chronicle December 20, 2021 https://thechronicle.com/stories/20210330%23p%23.php
NBC News November 8, 2021
B Square Article on Police Social Work National Conference October 18, 202
Channel 8 October 27, 2021
Eastern Connecticut State University Press October 27, 2021
Radio- NPR July 13, 2021 ls
CT Examiner May 30, 2021
Journal Inquirer June 3, 2021 http://www.journalinquirer.com/tncms/asset/editorial/977cba5c-c478-11eb-8cd1-536d83181ec6
Eastern Connecticut State University Press May 20, 2021
Wisconsin鈥檚 Press (Mentions Eastern鈥檚 Police Social Work Internship Program) April 15, 2021 https://journaltimes.com/news/local/social-workers-could-be-embedded-with-racine-police-department/article_f9bed213-3fe2-5856-952e-63a72e9c1500.html