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2nd International Summer School: “Innovative Social Work Research in Southeast Europe: Integrating Justice, Human Rights, and Civic Engagement”

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Shank took place 3-7 September 2023 at the Faculty of Political Science, University of Sarajevo (see [link] ). Sanela Bašić, Prof. Vjollca Krasniqi, and Prof. Its relevance for international social work education – according to prof. emerita Julia Watkins and prof. The implementation of the summer school has been founded by the Dennis A.

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Child Abuse Prevention Month

Social Work Blog

Below is an advocacy opportunity, educational resources, and related organizations to help social workers and others engage in Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Shelter, Inc. Welcomes New Annual Fund Manager

Shelter, Inc

Kayla is a dedicated and results-driven development professional with a proven track record in fundraising, donor engagement and community outreach. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications and Public Relations from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and is proficient in various technical and data management systems.

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Demystifying the seats of power in Albany: Advocacy by social work students

Social Work Synergy

Before COVID-19 captured all our attention in order to meet the challenges of the changes in our academic, professional and personal lives, the University at Buffalo School of Social Work (UBSSW) traveled to Albany on March 3, 2020 for the annual Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD).

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Addressing Equity in Schools: Youth Participatory Action Research and Transformative Social and Emotional Learning during COVID-19

Social Work Blog

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and rise in racial injustices signaled the need to engage students in macro-level interventions to maximize their contributions to their schools, communities, and society. Through CSL, students cultivate advocacy skills by identifying, investigating, and taking action to address concerns. Chicago, IL.

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Moral Disengagement in Social Work

Social Work Blog

Moral disengagement can be addressed by meaningful efforts on social workers’ part to engage in self-care, burnout and impairment prevention, organizational reform, and policy advocacy.” Author: Frederic G. The journal Social Work is a benefit of NASW membership. It is available online or, at a member’s request, in print.

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Thoughts on the New Year

Beyond Advocacy

We will do our March events— Social Work Day on the Hill and Students Advocacy Day —virtually on the 9 th and 10 th day of the month respectively. They are eager to learn more about engaging their government and being difference makers. CRISP helps them focus on and develop their advocacy and leadership skills.