Social Work Blog

MAY 9, 2022

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is ranked as the second primary cause of death in young people among the ages of 10 to 34 and the tenth most frequent cause of death in the United States. What you need to know about the suicide prevention hotline changing to 988. million calls in 2020 (Bjaworski, 2021).

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University of Connecticut

JUNE 15, 2023

As many of you know, it was on June 19, 1865 that Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas to announce that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free by executive decree. From the Desk of Dean Heller Dear Colleagues, Monday is Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

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Relias

JUNE 23, 2022

The need for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in healthcare is not new, but DEI is still a new focus for many healthcare organizations. As you move forward with DEI efforts, thinking about the potential challenges to success is important. Let’s explore ways to overcome barriers to DEI in your organization.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 16, 2023

By Jo Seiders, LCSW, CDE May 17 th is commonly recognized as International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia — a day many people around the globe celebrate gender and sexual diversity and collectively confront oppression, discrimination, intolerance, and violence that many LGBTQIA2S+ folks experience daily.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

I’m excited to learn about all the innovative and creative work taking place here. As the new dean, I am very much looking forward to getting to know our alumni, now more than 8,800 people strong worldwide. I’d love to learn more about your social work path and your experiences at UConn. Best, Laura

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University of Connecticut

JANUARY 12, 2023

Our faculty and staff are deeply committed to continuing to engage in meaningful dialogue about diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in our community and in our work. For information about these events and other events across the state, please visit UConn’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice website.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

MARCH 17, 2022

In this blog post, she shares two practical suggestions for social work research courses, focusing on ways to decolonize traditional content and integrate an anti-racist/anti-oppressive approach to teaching about research methodology. For the past 20 years, I have been educating MSW students. Are ivory towers all that?

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Society of Clinical Psychology

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Diversity is not an adjunct descriptor of the U.S. As stated in our nation’s preamble, it is our duty to “establish justice and promote the general welfare” of American people, which includes the protection of our nation’s most vulnerable identities. Background. Familial Units.

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University of Connecticut

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Last year, President Biden issued a proclamation to formally recognize Indigenous People’s Day. Today, many universities and municipalities take this opportunity to celebrate the history and cultures of indigenous people. Please consider taking part in events related to Indigenous People's Day.

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University of Connecticut

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Last year, President Biden issued a proclamation to formally recognize Indigenous People’s Day. Today, many universities and municipalities take this opportunity to celebrate the history and cultures of indigenous people. Also learn about Native American and Indigenous studies and programming at UConn.

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Michigan Social Work

MARCH 17, 2022

The Office of Continuing Education announces two new web-based certificate programs: the Online Certificate in Disability Inclusion and Accessible Design, and the Online Certificate in Dismantling Oppression. The program faculty includes scholars, activists and others working on the frontlines of disability inclusion and accessibility.

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KVC

JULY 16, 2023

A great job is a job in which you believe your boss cares about your development, you can use your strengths every day at work, and you believe your work makes a contribution to something. New expectations are on the rise with people seeking more wellbeing at work. In short, the way people feel at work matters.

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The Critical Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Below is an extract from Equitable Education: What everyone working in education should know about closing the attainment gap for all pupils by Sameena Chaudry CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Better is possible. It does not take genius. It takes diligence, it takes moral clarity. It takes ingenuity. And above all, it takes a willingness to try.

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Doin' The Work

APRIL 18, 2022

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Monica Cox, who is a disruptor, trailblazer, change agent, and leader who believes in living an authentic life even if it makes people uncomfortable. Dr. Cox also provides coaching in the areas of career development; business strategy; and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

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Shelter, Inc

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This month, Shelter is joining the nation in recognizing Black History Month and the diversity that has made us the agency we are. Adding to the celebration is having one of our own staff being recognized for his outstanding achievements in mentoring young people. Click here to learn more about Shelter’s Clinical Program.

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Shelter, Inc

JUNE 15, 2022

Texas decision upheld the protection of the Constitution that all people have a right to intimate relationships and to “retain their dignity as free persons.” Pride month is also a time to reflect on how much progress there is still to make for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Beyond Advocacy

JANUARY 15, 2023

Later, when I saw the movie A Dry White Season , based on the novel about life in South Africa, I was struck by the efforts of white Afrikaners to keep the truth about apartheid from their children. Today, we are witnessing efforts to cancel the truth about slavery by banning books and attacking critical race theory.

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Michigan Social Work

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Several of the staff members he has mentored have gone on to become directors in career services, student services, and diversity, equity and inclusion offices. The organization has played a critical role in the recruitment of new people into the professions of social work.

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Michigan Social Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

By exploring the nearly 30 sculptures in the installation, visitors will learn about Pinto's journey out of a childhood of poverty and the trauma followed by the death of his older sister, who was hit by a bus when he was just 10 months old. I am particularly interested in inspiring people to think of poor immigrants in more humane ways.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

APRIL 26, 2023

BARRIERS TO CARE Prior research has identified three main categories of barriers to mental healthcare for people of color (POC): Access, Retention, and Effectiveness. For access to services, we compared the demographic makeup of our clinic to that of people with mental disorders in Leon County. 2014; Walker et al.,

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Relias

JULY 25, 2023

Issues of racial equity and violence against Black Americans boiled over and became more prominent. Businesses closed or cut back, and many people lost their jobs, their income, and their health insurance. People with substance use disorder were forced to find virtual support systems to prevent relapse.

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MQ Mental Health

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It is known that the highest quality research is carried out with the involvement of the very people that stand to benefit most from its findings. This is why MQ has long been an advocate of collaborative research that champions the voices and involvement of people with lived and living experience of mental illnesses.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

But I should explain at the top why this commentary is on a blog about the “child welfare” system. AFA’s members include some of the most strident supporters of tearing apart more families and some of those deepest in denial about racism in child welfare. 6 insurrection that followed. But is the line always bright and clear?

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

JULY 30, 2021

Editor’s Note : This blog post is one of a three-part series about how to write a values-based teaching philosophy. And, because the topics can be as diverse as the courses and students we teach, it’s important to have a values-based framework that can support your decision-making process. Start with your first impression.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 14, 2023

It is a field that requires social work practice skills and offers a unique opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on people’s lives. Job Security and Diverse Career Opportunities Social work is a growing field with many opportunities for advancement. Benefits of being a social worker 7.Advocacy

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Irish Socail Worker

MARCH 21, 2023

Allied to this, The International Federation of Social Workers (2014), define social work as “ a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Geography has much to say about the economic lives that people live.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

As I reflect on my journey and the experiences that have shaped my aspirations, I am filled with an unwavering determination to advocate for positive change in people’s lives. They possess the ability to challenge social norms, dismantle discriminatory practices, and create a more inclusive and just society.

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University of Connecticut

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Core to this plan is a focus upon multiple aspects of diversity, inclusion, and equity and the creation of an anti-racist culture at the school. We always look forward to connecting with our alumni and hearing about all you are doing with your UConn SSW degree. Our focus upon emerging needs.

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Ultimate Youth Worker

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The National Principles are a guiding document for all of us in how we are to work with children and young people in Australia. This will help to keep children and young people safe and mitigate future harm in organisational settings. They are informed about their rights and responsibilities in an age appropriate way.

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Social Workers Speak

JULY 15, 2021

Brittany Hogan worked in diversity and inclusion for the Rockwood School District for eight years. Guest : Brittany Hogan , former director of educational equity and diversity for the Rockwood School District in St. Here to talk about the executive order and how it might affect military families is Marinelle Reynolds.

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Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Establishing methods of immediate messaging (such as email and Zoom) to provide pathways to keep staff informed at all times and to provide a venue to share feedback, information, and insights from the front line about practice changes, issues, stressors, ideas, and solutions. Wellness Wednesdays featuring activities such as “Laugh Yoga”.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

Why do you need to know about famous social workers? They help people cope with problems such as poverty, unemployment, mental illness, addiction, abuse, and neglect. It includes a diverse range of individuals, who support the field of social work. He was made a CBE in 2009 for his services to disabled people.

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Relias

JULY 6, 2022

Tackling the broad topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in healthcare can seem daunting from an organizational level — and nearly impossible from an individual staff member’s perspective. Hiring with Diversity in Mind. Employees often know about job postings for openings on their own teams.

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