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Kayden’s Law Provision of VAWA Fuels Family Court Reform

Stop Abuse Campaign

These child custody laws and standards include: Limiting expert testimony to those with demonstrated expertise and clinical experience working with victims of domestic violence and child abuse. Ensuring past instances of domestic violence or child abuse are considered in custody decisions.

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NASW on amicus brief on case involving repatriation of a child, mother who suffered abuse

Social Work Blog

Supreme Court is whether returning a child who has been exposed to extreme domestic violence to their country of residence would result in more harm. Our brief highlighted clinical research that shows children exposed to domestic violence face a significant risk of suffering physical, psychological and developmental issues.

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News Items – March 23, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Social work students celebrate Social Work Advocacy Day at the capitol through Senate Bill advocation Hilltop Views On March 3, St. Edward’s social work students attended the annual Social Work Advocacy Day at the Texas State Capitol. This all-day event was put on by the Texas chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

This can include roles that support larger systemic change through advocacy and policy in order to better support communities. Mezzo Social Work. Macro Social Work. Finally, Macro Social Work is a broad field of social work.

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Members in the News – July 28, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Melina Brann is Director of Public Policy for NASW-MI: [Video] SOS: Michigan’s health care shortage continues WILX “We are seeing, across the board, that there are a number of vacancies in social work and behavioral health positions across the state,” said Melina Brann, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the National Association of Social Workers.

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News Items – March 23, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Social work students celebrate Social Work Advocacy Day at the capitol through Senate Bill advocation Hilltop Views On March 3, St. Edward’s social work students attended the annual Social Work Advocacy Day at the Texas State Capitol. This all-day event was put on by the Texas chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

This can include roles that support larger systemic change through advocacy and policy in order to better support communities.