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Research

Quick facts

$24,903,585

active & funded grant dollars in 2021-22

63

active & funded grants in 2021-22

63%

external grant proposals funded in 2021-22

63

articles, books, & chapters published in 2021-22

Research highlight

Dead wrong: Capital punishment, wrongful convictions, and serious mental illness

Visual abstract with title, Dead Wrong: Capital Punishment, Wrongful Convictions, and Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
PhD candidate Alexis Carl, LMSW explores the relationship between serious mental illness (SMI), wrongful convictions, and capital punishment. An explanation of these vulnerabilities are discussed in detail by examining 26 case vignettes where such individuals were wrongfully convicted due to SMI. Carl concludes with an analysis of reforms and a discussion of how to enact safeguards to protect individuals with SMI.
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Research and resources

The Center for Social Work Research provides access to a range of resources for faculty, students, and community members.  In the boxes below you can explore our faculty research, student research, and resources to support learning and faculty scholarship.

If you are a community agency in need of planning and evaluation services or research support to help with grants, the Center has a fee-for-service model to provide you with the expertise you need.  The Community Engagement & Evaluation box highlights our work with agencies in Metro Detroit and provides an explanation of services offered.