Ram A. As founder and former Faculty Director of the Goldring Reentry Initiative, he established a program dedicated to reducing recidivism and helping returning citizens better integrate into society. He is the originator of the first practice doctoral degree in social work DSW which is now in its 10th year and is replicated by some 12 schools nationwide.
Professor Cnaan has published numerous articles in scientific journals on a variety of social issues mainly faith-based organizations, volunteerism, criminal justice, social policy, and social development.
He serves on the editorial boards of 11 academic journals. Currently, professor Cnaan works on three new books: one on religious organization and society; one on community organizations; and one a family history project. In his spare time Professor Cnaan collects and publish books on antique obsolete tools. He also collects Inuit prints.
He lectures widely and teaches regularly in four countries. Description: This is an exploratory study to provide empirical data documenting the scope and nature of social service delivery by local congregations. To date over American congregations and 50 Canadian congregations have participated in the study.
This research contributes to an area that has been largely neglected in the social work and social welfare literature. This research seeks to answer the following questions: 1 What is the role of American religious congregations is providing social services? Project Staff: Ram A. Cnaan, Principal Investigator cnaan sp2. Cnaan, Ram A. Cnaan, R. In final preparation. The newer deal: Social work and religion in partnership. New York: Columbia Press. Empowerment through organized religion.
