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NASW to join White Ribbon Day in Congress

Social Work Blog

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is a proud partner of White Ribbon VA , a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs. To RSVP email advocacy@socialworkers.org in Room 2044 of the Rayburn House Office Building.

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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. Melanie has an ACE score of 6.

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Massachusetts pilots the most promising reform in child welfare. Guess who’s trying to undercut it.

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Cara, who asked to keep her last name private, said she had already been in touch with a domestic violence organization about her ex. I know that the advocacy community conflates neglect with poverty," Mossaides said. In Cara’s case, she had sought help from a domestic violence organization – and they’re the ones who called DCF.

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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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SSW Alumni Spotlight: Barbie Nadal-Cristofaro, MSW

University of Connecticut

Currently, my role as Vice-Chair for Interval House Connecticut allows me to create awareness on domestic violence and intimate partner violence issues; it is the largest safe house in the state. I have been fortunate to continue doing community work around many social issues.

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Day of Policy Action for the Violence Against Women Act with lead Senators and Actor Angelina Jolie

Social Work Blog

VAWA is a central way the Federal government responds to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. First signed into law in 1994, VAWA creates grant programs to provide services and housing to victims and survivors and training to improve the legal response to gender-based violence.

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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.