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Why the Language We Use Matters

Social Work Blog

By Jo Seiders, LCSW, CDE May 17 th is commonly recognized as International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia — a day many people around the globe celebrate gender and sexual diversity and collectively confront oppression, discrimination, intolerance, and violence that many LGBTQIA2S+ folks experience daily.

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?NASW Member Voices: Supreme Courts Ends Affirmative Action. What are the Implications?

Social Work Blog

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA The U.S. In addition to these groups, women are included as beneficiaries of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Corporate America has been receptive to diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Diversity, equity and inclusion programs at businesses could be threatened by ruling.

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Let’s Take Pride Back to its Basics

Social Work Blog

By Cassie Brown, MSW, LCSW PRIDE (noun): 1) a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired 2) consciousness of one’s own dignity. June is Pride Month. This is Pride, everyone!

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

While these statistics are a significant cause for concern, social workers have been instrumental in providing support to people in crisis. Including these communities demonstrates best practices in addressing long-standing mental health disparities through attention to dimensions diversity, equity, and inclusion. References.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Social workers have roles in many levels of society – micro, mezzo, and macro. Today, we’ll describe what each of these levels encompass and specific jobs a social worker does. Keep in mind, one social worker can perform in various levels, and they each can be integrated together for holistic, positive change.

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News Items – July 8, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Opening the conference was keynote speaker Rosalie Fish, a track and field champion and social work major at the University of Washington known for her advocacy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. This will have a tendency to escalate,” says Frank Thewes , a licensed clinical social worker in Princeton, New Jersey.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Social workers have roles in many levels of society – micro, mezzo, and macro. Today, we’ll describe what each of these levels encompass and specific jobs a social worker does. Keep in mind, one social worker can perform in various levels, and they each can be integrated together for holistic, positive change.