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Criminal Justice Reform is Not Dead

Beyond Advocacy

MacArthur Foundation, details a racial equity strategy to enhance the impact of the Safety and Justice Challenge which is making progress in reducing jail populations across the country. My doctoral dissertation, The Negative Effects of Incarceration on Fathers in Fragile Families , focused on criminal justice.

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NASW remembers George Floyd Jr. on 4th anniversary of his death

Social Work Blog

By Ja’Bree Harris, MSW, NASW Public Policy and Advocacy Manager “I can’t breathe” are the chilling words that spurred a summer of racial reckoning. George Floyd’s murder had profound implications for social workers, galvanizing the profession to more vigorously and intentionally confront systemic racism and social injustice.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

You asked, what are the 10 roles of social workers ? While I can provide a list of 10 common roles of social workers, it’s important to note that our roles often go beyond these. Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support.

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Emily Henderson, LMSW, MSW ’13

University of Connecticut

Emily Henderson is Master level social worker who currently works for The Department of Corrections as a License Drug and Alcohol Therapist. Emily has been working in the field of Social work for a total of 13 years. She is now on track to become clinically licensed in the social work field by 2023.

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Emily Henderson, LMSW, MSW ’13

University of Connecticut

Emily Henderson is Master level social worker who currently works for The Department of Corrections as a License Drug and Alcohol Therapist. Emily has been working in the field of Social work for a total of 13 years. She is now on track to become clinically licensed in the social work field by 2023.

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“A Liminal Moment in Social Work”: Access NASW’s Social Work Journal Online

Social Work Blog

This research suggests that social workers would be beneficial additions to the abortion care workforce. From Colorblindness to Critical Investigations: Examining Structural Racism in Social Work Research This study investigates the extent to which critical race frameworks are utilized in mainstream social work research.

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NASW Member Voices: The Democracy Restoration Act is a Civil and Voting Rights Imperative

Social Work Blog

Because Senate leadership felt DRA should be more closely aligned with the broader voting rights advocacy movement, they decided DRA should be carved out as a standalone bill. It is essential that national organizations that have long advocated for social justice offer their support and resources to proactively support the passage of DRA.