In this episode, Dr. Yunju Nam describes her research in Asset-Based Policy, an alternative to our current income maintenance policies that attempt to respond to the needs of social welfare recipients. She describes how this new paradigm addresses the long term needs of persons living in or near poverty. In addition, Dr. Nam discusses the psychological benefit that asset ownership has on a person’s hope, motivation, and quality of life.
Interviewer: Kelly Patterson, PhD
"[I]f we're talking about why do we need to decolonize schools of social work, we are increasingly teaching future social workers to help...
“[Y]our story is important, and don't lose your story while you're doing your work. It is important no matter where you come from.”
“... Keep asking the tough questions and holding the child welfare system to a high standard, because both the families and the [social...
