University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

After graduating with her Masters from UCONN, Emily began her career working with prominent social service agencies in the Greater Hartford area, such as: Families in Crisis where she conducted group therapy for male abusers. During her time at UCONN, she held a concentration in Community Organizing with a focus area in Black Studies.

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Shelter, Inc

MARCH 14, 2022

Especially in the past two years during the global pandemic, social service workers have put the welfare of our children above their own interests. The “great resignation” that has left staffing shortages in every field has impacted social service agencies particularly.

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Famcare

OCTOBER 20, 2021

12 Step peer support programs are based on the idea, originally formed by the AA movement in the late 1930s, that addiction is a progressive, incurable disease lessened only by undergoing spiritual transformation and abstaining from alcohol or any addictive substance or behavior (e.g., Narconon - Gamblers Anonymous).

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University of Connecticut

MAY 17, 2023

At our Commencement on May 6, one of our most distinguished alumni and long-term partners, DCF Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes, offered an inspiriting message to graduates.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Whenever anyone in state government was asked about the problems in the state’s “child welfare” system they’d give the same stock answer: As soon as the new Department of Social Services was up and running, and took over jobs then done by the Department of Public Welfare, everything would be fine! the White House.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Documentary 3 : Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy Time: 1 hour, 29 minutes Summary: A career as a social worker will probably expose you to criminal activity and drug addiction, and this documentary on Netflix will open your eyes to the power and complex corruption that fuels cocaine supply and demand.

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Social Workers Speak

MARCH 9, 2023

Crafts Proposes Bill To Improve Access To Mental Health Treatment The Lincoln County News Attracting social workers to the state can help improve Mainers’ access to addiction and mental health treatment, including in schools and in the justice system, Crafts, a licensed social worker, said.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 31, 2023

Social workers offer a wide range of services, including counseling and therapy, individual and group sessions, to help people deal with emotional, psychological, and behavioural issues. Social workers advocate for their clients’ rights and requirements, ensuring they receive the support and services they require.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Here are 10 roles of social workers, but this list is by no means exhaustive: Advocate : Social workers often act as advocates for their clients, working to ensure their rights and needs are met within various systems and institutions. TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN What is the main role of a social worker?

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Social Workers Speak

MARCH 9, 2023

Crafts Proposes Bill To Improve Access To Mental Health Treatment The Lincoln County News Attracting social workers to the state can help improve Mainers’ access to addiction and mental health treatment, including in schools and in the justice system, Crafts, a licensed social worker, said.

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Social Workers Speak

MARCH 3, 2022

Social workers have been finding shelter for homeless covid patients, providing treatment for people with addiction disorders made more challenging by pandemic-related social isolation, and comforting bereaved family members who have lost loved ones to the twin epidemics of covid and opioids. St Louis Today.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 8, 2022

At the same time, communities are reeling from other, often-interrelated factors, including homelessness, drug addiction, and food insecurity. On any given night, more than 580,000 people are homeless in the United States , while drug addiction and overdoses impact people of all ages in all communities.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

Famous social workers play an important role in our society, providing much-needed support to individuals and families who are facing difficult life situations. They help people cope with problems such as poverty, unemployment, mental illness, addiction, abuse, and neglect.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

I chose this because I genuinely needed a dedicated social worker growing up. I grew up with two parents struggling with addiction but refused to let it define me, and I want to help other children beat the odds as well. The system overlooked me and failed me. What do I love most about UConn?

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Social Workers Speak

JANUARY 6, 2022

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) reached a potential news audience of more than 250 million readers in December, thanks partly to coverage of the Kentucky governor announcing pay raises for social workers, mention of NASW in a People magazine on adult adoption, and an op-ed on the drug syringe program in New Jersey.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

How can social work researchers, program developers lead in engaging community and influencing social policy? Social Action Projects that aim to increase awareness on human rights. It might include videos on performed activities, social service projects, and etc. Inequality, Poverty, and Social Welfare Policy.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Gorsuch found that investigators were too often equating poverty with neglect, they didn’t understand addiction and might remove a child because one household member was using drugs even when another relative in the home could care for the child.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

“These rulings are a step backward for social work, social justice and all the things we’ve been fighting for.” Some see a common effect stemming from the court’s Roe ruling last summer and its three decisions this summer.

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Social Workers Speak

JANUARY 27, 2022

National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Executive Director Rebekah Gewirtz said social workers and community-based organizations need to play a larger role in emergency response situations, and the Act to Create Alternatives for Community Emergency Services would help accomplish that. The Florida Times Union.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

DECEMBER 21, 2018

It is really designed to serve about 3-4% of the population and works famously well as long as the need for mental health services does not exceed its upper level of capacity. In this type of epidemic scenario, the traditional mental health model will be, and has been, a colossal failure.

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University of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2022

This scholarship was established in memory of Mary Deane-Scalora, MSW, by her family to provide financial assistance to a master’s level student with demonstrated interest in working with or for the advancement of the poor in a social services agency or educational institution. Peter Petrella Fellowship for the School of Social Work.

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Social Workers Speak

DECEMBER 2, 2021

It’s a very concerning time,” said Swanson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Counselor in Colorado Springs. Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon sits down with Tina Maschi, PhD, LCSW, ACSW Professor, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. Mind Body Green.

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Social Workers Speak

MARCH 10, 2022

Realizing the value of partnerships, social workers commonly participate in interprofessional teams that include professionals from the medical, nursing, pharmacy, legal and law enforcement fields, to name a few. . Social Work Month in March highlights the important role of social workers. Daily Herald.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

WITNESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ● “Which would be worse,” asks Jasmine Wali, former director of policy & advocacy at JMAC for Families, in this story for The Nation : “being beaten by your partner, or having social services take away your children? She had a similar addiction to painkillers – and to booze as well.

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