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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

You can be a mental health advocate The Uptake Many therapists are involved in activism and advocacy. In fact, the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics states : “Social workers pursue social change, particularly with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups of people.

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

You can be a mental health advocate The Uptake Many therapists are involved in activism and advocacy. In fact, the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics states : “Social workers pursue social change, particularly with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups of people.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Licensed social workers, like other mental health and health care providers, are regulated professionals who require a vigorous education, ongoing professional training and adherence to a strict code of ethics. Homelessness rates in all these cities are high or growing. According to Karen R.

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News Items – March 3, 2022

Social Workers Speak

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. Should social workers work with police?

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Licensed social workers, like other mental health and health care providers, are regulated professionals who require a vigorous education, ongoing professional training and adherence to a strict code of ethics. Homelessness rates in all these cities are high or growing. According to Karen R.

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MEMBER VOICES: Social Workers Have Ethical Responsibility to Fight Bans on Gender-Affirming Care

Social Work Blog

Nevertheless, the NASW proclamation needed to go further and emphasize the organization’s ethical commitment to challenging social injustice and social workers’ ethical responsibilities to the broader society, as stated in Section 6 of the 2021 NASW Code of Ethics. Mathy is a volunteer therapist at A Home Within.

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NASW Member Voices: Social Workers Have Ethical Responsibility to Fight Bans on Gender-Affirming Care

Social Work Blog

Nevertheless, the NASW proclamation needed to go further and emphasize the organization’s ethical commitment to challenging social injustice and social workers’ ethical responsibilities to the broader society, as stated in Section 6 of the 2021 NASW Code of Ethics. Mathy is a volunteer therapist at A Home Within.