Two Pandemics, One Election

As the 2020 general election approaches, two recent events have brought systemic racism glaringly into the national spotlight. The United States is simultaneously confronting racial inequities revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic and a new racial moment catalyzed by legal and extra-legal racial violence. Timed to occur the Monday before each of the October debates, the […]

Fragile early childhood education system at greater risk

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, nationwide nearly two-thirds of child care providers have closed, leaving working parents struggling to find reliable care. Without additional public funding, over four million providers of early childhood care and education (ECE) across the United States are at risk of permanently closing. One recent survey, by the National […]

Protecting Children’s Rights: The Detriments of Detaining Children

Violence in the Northern Triangle region of Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras) has prompted thousands of individuals, families and unaccompanied minors to seek protection and asylum in the United States – many arriving by way of the U.S./Mexican border. As of July 22, 2019, approximately 10,000 Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs) were in care […]

St. Louis Board of Aldermen Presidential Primary Candidate Forum

St. Louis Board of Aldermen Presidential Primary Candidate Forum presented by SPEAC Wednesday, February 13, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM The Clark-Fox Policy Institute and Health Equity Works invites you to join us for a live watch party of the 2019 St. Louis Board of Aldermen Presidential Primary Candidate Forum, organized by the Social Policy […]

#GOV101: Playing a Vital Role with the 2019 Missouri State Legislature

#GOV101: Playing a Vital Role with the 2019 Missouri State Legislature Presented by the Clark-Fox Policy Institute and ProgressWomen Tuesday,  February 12, 20195:00 – 7:00 pm Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall, Washington University in St. Louis Join us for the third season of this popular seminar that demystifies the state legislative process, encourages effective advocacy and promotes […]

Transforming Healthcare in Missouri: Advancing Innovation and Equity

On October 3, 2018, the Clark-Fox Policy Institute and the Center for Health Economics & Policy hosted Missouri health-policy makers, healthcare professionals, and keynote speaker Dr. Gloria Wilder at part two of Transforming Healthcare in Missouri: Advancing Innovation and Equity.  Participants developed policy recommendations to address some of the most pressing issues in Missouri healthcare, […]

Transforming Healthcare in Missouri: Ideas for Innovation and Investment

The Clark-Fox Policy Institute partnered with the Center for Health Economics and Policy to organize Transforming Healthcare in Missouri: Ideas for Innovation and Investment on Friday, October 13, 2017. Over a hundred stakeholders participated, including healthcare providers, payers, consumers, researchers, economists, advocates, and policymakers. ACTIONABLE IDEAS GENERATED BY PARTICIPANTS: TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE IN MISSOURI_2017_IDEAS & INNOVATION Hosts […]

Visioning Equity: Writing the Story of an Equitable St. Louis

An Evening with Nicole Hudson, Deputy Mayor for Racial Equity and Priority Initiatives for the City of St. Louis Wednesday, June 13, 2018, Clark-Fox Forum | The Brown School5:00 pm | Reception6:00 pm | Presentation Tragic and highly politicized events in the past several years have brought to light deep-rooted racism and inequities in our region. Through her work with the […]

Moving Toward Re-uniting, Healing and Change

Listen. Reflect. Connect. In the face of wide-spread and pervasive disparities prevalent in our nation, the St. Louis region is uniquely prepared to lead the advancement of racial equity by building upon the extensive work of Forward Through Ferguson, which has mapped out a path toward transformative and lasting positive change. On this path toward […]

Aligning Our Work with Action: Communicating During Times of Unrest and Uncertainty

Aligning Our Work with Action: Communicating During Times of Unrest and Uncertainty January 18, 2018 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Events , Past Events 2017 St. Louis History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112 Add to: Google Calendar | iCal File   Do you find it hard to communicate about social justice? Are […]

Human Trafficking and the Impact on Children and Families: A Congressional Briefing

NOVEMBER 14, 2017, 3:00 – 4:30 PMCAPITOL BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D.C. The Clark-Fox Policy Institute at the Brown School, in cooperation with the Human Trafficking Collaborative Network (HTCN), housed in the Institute for Public Health, is leading a delegation of Missouri researchers, advocates, representatives from law enforcement, service providers and survivors to Capitol Hill to bring […]

Campaign Crash Course Fall 2017

Campaign Crash Course From November 9, 2017 to November 11, 2017 Events , Past Events 2017 Cortex Innovation District, The Cortex Innovation Community is home to a vibrant 200-acre innovation hub and technology district integrated into St. Louis’ historic Central West End and Forest Park Southeast residential neighborhoods, surrounded by nationally ranked universities and medical […]

Angela Onwuachi-Willig – “Mothering After Trayvon”

Angela Onwuachi-Willig – “Mothering After Trayvon” October 23, 2017 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Events , Past Events 2017 Add to: Google Calendar | iCal File Washington University Law School’s Public Interest Law & Policy Speakers Series, in partnership with the Clark-Fox Policy Institute, presents Angela Onwuachi-Willigas a keynote speaker this fall. Onwuachi-Willig is a leading scholar […]

Thomas Shapiro and “Toxic Inequality”

Thomas Shapiro and “Toxic Inequality” October 5, 2017 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Events , Past Events 2017 Add to: Google Calendar | iCal File 1:00 pm,  Brown Lounge, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis (Danforth Campus) The Department of Sociology, in partnership with the Brown School’s Center for Social Development and Clark-Fox Policy […]

“The Developing Brain: New Directions in Science, Policy, and Law”

“The Developing Brain: New Directions in Science, Policy, and Law” September 26, 2017 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Events , Past Events 2017 Eric P Newman Education Center Auditorium, Eric P. Newman Education Center, South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO Add to: Google Calendar | iCal File   Co-sponsored by the Brown School, this conference […]

Community Organizing and Advocacy, Brown School Summer Institute

Community Organizing and Advocacy, Brown School Summer Institute From June 19, 2017 to June 23, 2017 Events , Past Events 2017 Hillman Hall, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130 Add to: Google Calendar | iCal File   During the weeks of June 19 and June 26, the Brown School offered nearly 20 different skill-building classes as part of its […]

‘Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics’: Contextualizing Populist Resistance to Data Driven Policy-Making

‘Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics’: Contextualizing Populist Resistance to Data Driven Policy-Making June 20, 2017 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Events , Past Events 2017 Hillman Hall, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130 Add to: Google Calendar | iCal File   The Clark-Fox Policy Institute sponsored a special luncheon program during Summer Institute (2017) […]

Amplifying Impact: Launching a platform for connecting evidence to policy

The Maxine Clark and Bob Fox Policy Institute at the Brown School officially launched on April 19, 2017. The launch event, “Amplifying Impact: Launching a Platform for Connecting Evidence to Policy,” featured an outstanding slate of speakers who highlighted the importance of using evidence-informed policy to improve the lives of children, youth and the adults who care […]

POLICY MAKING, ADVOCACY AND ANALYSIS IN THE U.S. LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM 2017

POLICY MAKING, ADVOCACY AND ANALYSIS IN THE U.S. LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM From March 13, 2017 to March 17, 2017 Events , Past Events 2018 United States Capitol Add to: Google Calendar | iCal File   Social science professions, historically and currently, seek to promote social justice through the equitable provision of benefits and services to assist […]

Misguided and Misdiagnosed: Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System

Misguided and Misdiagnosed: Mental Health and the Criminal Justice SystemFriday, February 9, 2018, 2:30 – 4:00 pmClark-Fox Forum, Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis On any given day in the United States, between 300,000 and 400,000 people with mental illnesses are incarcerated in jails and prisons. All too often people with untreated mental […]

“Creating A New Public Discourse” with Julian Castro, Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Under the Obama Administration

“Creating A New Public Discourse” with Julian Castro, Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Under the Obama Administration March 22, 2018 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Events , Past Events Hillman Hall, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130 Add to: Google Calendar | iCal File   Presented by the Incarnate Word Foundation & […]

2018 Youngdahl Lecture: Toward Healing & Health – Advancing Equity in Healthcare

Featuring Louis W. Sullivan, MD, Former United States Secretary of Health & Human Services Thursday, April 5, 20185:00 pm | Reception6:00 pm | LectureClark-Fox Forum | The Brown SchoolWashington University in St. Louis The 2018 Youngdahl Lecture will be delivered by Louis W. Sullivan, MD, President Emeritus of the Morehouse School of Medicine, Chairman of […]

2018 Annual Fair Housing Conference: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act

Featuring keynote speaker Richard Rothstein, author of bestselling book The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America April 25, 20188:30 am – 4:00 pmUMSL in the J.C. Penny Conference Center Join the Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council (EHOC) and For the Sake of All at the 2018 annual Fair Housing […]

Clark-Fox Policy Institute inducts inaugural class of Graduate Policy Scholars

08 June 2018 Dear Friends, I am thrilled to announce the Clark-Fox Policy Institute has inducted its very first cohort of Clark-Fox Policy Institute Graduate Policy Scholars. Spanning an academic year, the program offers accepted Brown School students a specialized learning opportunity to build capacity for policy practice. It is a rigorous and immersive experience […]

About the Brown School

The Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis provides leadership in social work and public health, two complementary professions aimed at creating healthy and productive individuals and communities. Offering a top-ranked Master of Social Work program, an innovative Master of Public Health Program, and doctoral degrees in Social Work and in Public Health Sciences, the […]

Clark-Fox Policy Institute launches

A photo of dean mary mckay, bob fox, maxine clark, and gary parker

April 23, 2017 The Clark-Fox Policy Institute at the Brown School officially opened with a launch event April 19 in Hillman Hall. The launch event, “Amplifying Impact: Launching a Platform for Connecting Evidence to Policy,” was held in the Clark-Fox Forum. In addition to the launch event, the institute has released its first policy brief, “Credit Where It’s […]