Remove Advocacy Remove Domestic Violence Remove Psychiatric
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This blog from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence discusses the dynamics of abuse and helpful resources. This resource from the American Psychiatric Association provides expert responses to common questions pertaining to PTSD. . Dynamics of Abuse . Expert Q&A: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) .

Disorder 105
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

My previous and future work involves working with some of the most vulnerable members of our society -- that work being with LGBTQIA+ youth, and victims and survivors of domestic violence. Like Frank Carollo, I hope to give back to the UConn community in similar ways in the future.

article thumbnail

2024 BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients

University of Connecticut

Without these classes, I feel I would not have found my path in political advocacy and becoming a Political Social Worker. Working on an adult inpatient psychiatric unit has given me ample opportunities to learn about clinical systems, trauma-focused care, and how systems of oppression affect individuals on a daily basis.

Schools 52