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Justin Hodge
Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work, School of Social Work
University of Michigan
Education/Degree:
1 MSW (University of Michigan)
About
Clinical Assistant Professor Justin Hodge promotes socially just policies through his engagement in governmental and political organizations. He was elected to serve the Washtenaw County community as both the chair of the Eastern Washtenaw Democratic Club and the vice-chair of the Legislative Committee for the Washtenaw County Democratic Party. He was also appointed to serve on the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Community Advisory Board for Law Enforcement where he brings a social justice perspective to the board.Hodge is dedicated to mental health services on both a policy and individual level. He has provided therapy to children and families, case management to individuals with developmental disabilities, and has coordinated clinics for children in crisis. By leveraging his experiences as both a clinical and macro social work practitioner, Hodge aims to bridge the gap between the two for students.
Current Work
Hodge's scholarship focuses on promoting civic engagement and political activity among social workers and social work students. He worked closely with faculty, staff, and students to engage the School of Social Work in the Big Ten Voting Challenge; actively connects students with opportunities to be appointed to boards and commissions in their local communities; and fosters the engagement of social workers in our democracy by presenting on political social work at conferences and panels. Hodge developed the web-based certificate in political social work at the University of Michigan to provide professional social workers with the tools needed to fulfill their ethical obligation to engage in social and political action.
Research Area Keyword(s)
asset development, community organizing, mental health, Political social work, social policy