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Professor Daniel Pollack is a faculty member at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University. He holds the rank of Professor and specializes in law, ethics, child welfare, and social policy. His work spans academic, legal, and administrative roles, including executive positions in Maryland and Ohio's social welfare agencies and service as a Commissioner of the Larry Nassar Commission (Game Over: Commission to Protect Youth Athletes).
Education:
- BA, Oberlin College
- JD, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- MSW, Case Western Reserve University
Research Interests: Professor Pollack focuses on legal and ethical dimensions of social work practice, including child protection systems, foster care accountability, adoption policies, domestic violence intervention, and international social work. His expertise extends to risk management, agency liability, and accreditation processes in human services.
Awards:
- Honorary Fellow, American Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproductive Attorneys
Advising & Advocacy: Professor Pollack has served as an expert witness in over 35 states, providing litigation support on cases involving social welfare liability, wrongful death in care facilities, and agency ethics. He advises on policy reforms related to child welfare and domestic violence.
Professional Experience: He held roles such as Deputy Executive Director of Maryland's Social Services Administration and Principal Advisor for Health and Human Services to Ohio's Governor. His work addresses record management, confidentiality in human services, and corrections ethics.