Abstract The Ruth A. Brandwein essay (1996) is titled "Family Violence and Welfare Reform: What are the links?" and was presented at a national invitational symposium at the University of Utah School of Social Work on May 12-18, 1996. Brandwein served as the Belle Spafford Endowed Chair conference organizer and convener of the symposium. She earned a PhD in social welfare from Brandeis University, a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington, and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from...