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NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill 2024

Social Work Blog

NASW members offer a critical and unique perspective of their community to their representatives in Congress,” says NASW’s Public Policy and Advocacy Manager Dina Kastner, MSS, MLSP. Raskin (D-MD) “Advocacy Day was a valuable opportunity to connect with our Minnesota congressional staff. Dr. Gwen Bouie-Haynes with staff in Sen.

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When Reporters of Sexual Harassment Are Silenced By Advocacy Institutions the Harm is Far Worst

Swhelper

View Full Article - When Reporters of Sexual Harassment Are Silenced By Advocacy Institutions the Harm is Far Worst.

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Reflections on Macro Advocacy and Professional Development for Social Workers

The New Social Worker

Advocacy work can seem daunting, but it does not have to be. Clinical social workers and those in management positions hold unique and valuable perspectives and knowledge that can be harnessed to inform and influence elected officials.

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Ethics Alive! The Ethics of Work-Based Versus Personal Advocacy

The New Social Worker

Be aware of the limits of agency-based advocacy and consider when it might be more appropriate to advocate using your personal time and resources. We must navigate the complexities of advocacy within organizational contexts with integrity.

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Closing Thoughts During Suicide Prevention Month 2021

My Brains Not Broken

That’s not to say that aspect of outreach is valuable – it’s extremely important and has helped many people – but it’s just to note that suicide prevention advocacy goes much further than that. Going forward, I’d encourage you to look a little deeper when it comes to topics like suicide prevention.

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“Oscar’s Family” – New book teaches children about court appointed special advocacy and family

National Casa Gal

The post “Oscar’s Family” – New book teaches children about court appointed special advocacy and family appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Closing Thoughts During Suicide Prevention Month 2022

My Brains Not Broken

Whether your approach to advocacy is specific or broad, there are many ways to get involved. I really appreciate the work the AFSP does for suicide prevention, and the organization is worth checking out in you’re interested in advocacy. But this is just one way of getting involved in this work.

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