Doin' The Work

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Dawn talks about activities and strategies social workers can use to engage in legislative advocacy and how NASW-FL has a big event called LEAD (Legislative Education Advocacy Day) where they bring social work students to the Florida Capitol once a year to meet with lawmakers and attend committee hearings.

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Community Care

APRIL 20, 2023

The panel also called for disabled children and those with complex needs to have access to advocacy, for services for them to be jointly commissioned by councils and integrated care boards, for joint inspections of services by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission and for investment in the workforce.

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 1, 2022

Written from a modern, pluralist perspective, the text shows why economists and policymakers disagree about regulations, social welfare programs, government spending, and tax policies designed to address these economic problems. Such evidence can be crucial for justifying budgets, projecting needs, and writing grant proposals.

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The Frontline

AUGUST 5, 2021

Roseanna runs a blog about child migration in Europe, and is part of the Children’s Social Work Collective – a group of fellows who have set up and launched a new advocacy group for social work in the UK. But that individual advocacy doesn’t have an impact on the policies that are affecting the whole community.?If

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Community Care

MARCH 31, 2023

The British Association of Social Workers England has warned of the risks of diluting the social worker role after the government unveiled plans for more assessments to be carried out by non-social work qualified staff. Digital technology can contribute to this, as can people other than social workers.

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Community Care

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) is certain to be delayed again, with the government yet to consult on how to put the scheme into practice. However, the government is yet to confirm that it will need to delay LPS again. Regulations can then take up to 40 days to become law. LPS timeline. Commission begins work.

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Community Care

APRIL 13, 2023

The government’s decision to shelve the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) is “an unacceptable blow” to the thousands of people currently unlawfully deprived of their liberty. And in announcing the news, the DHSC gave no indication of an intent from the current government to implement the LPS should it return to power.

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Social Work Synergy

APRIL 7, 2020

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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Community Care

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

More people face paying for their care after means-testing thresholds were frozen for a 13th consecutive year, the government announced this week. Reform delay The capital limits had been due to rise to £20,000 and £100,000, respectively, in October of this year, under the government’s proposed adult social care charging reforms.

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inSocialWork

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Jazmin Graham Just as the COVID-19 pandemic exposed cracks and disparities in many facets of society — including health care, governments, education and more — long COVID continues to disproportionately disrupt the lives of certain people.

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Beyond Advocacy

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

After a lunch break, we will return to the auditorium for a panel discussion by young social workers—students and recent graduates—moderated by Howard University School of Social Work alum Avah Toomer, National Manager of Policy and Advocacy at LIFT, Inc. The day concludes with a 4:00 p.m.

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Community Care

MAY 22, 2022

The government must introduce national pay scales for social workers, tied to a “vastly improved” learning and development offer, to boosts skills, reward expertise and retain staff in practice, the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care said today. By Mithran Samuel and Rob Preston.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 27, 2022

Social workers have a long tradition of social justice and political advocacy – to include working to expand and protect voting rights and promote voter registration. Voter disengagement is a combined result of the cumulative effects of concerted voter suppression and the erosion of trust in government. Getty Images.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the ERA Coalition, along with numerous women-centered advocacy groups and organizations that work against sex-based discrimination and violence, on January 10, 2022 participated in an amicus brief supporting the view that Article V of the U.S.

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Beyond Advocacy

MARCH 10, 2024

Dearman is a CRISP Fellow and assisted in organizing and managing the 2024 Student Advocacy Day events. LaCinda Jones, a health system specialist (mental health policy), will receive the Outstanding Social Worker in Government award.

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Beyond Advocacy

DECEMBER 28, 2021

We at CRISP were so looking forward to returning to the Hill and connecting more young social workers with their federal government. 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. We just want to get them thinking about them.

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MQ Mental Health

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Call to Action 1: Effective scientific advocacy. The lack of transparency, accountability and good policies from our elected governments. Go to your governments, approach them and ask them to implement". Reach out to MQ to explore advocacy collaborations. lay health practice, advocacy). Science is not being heard.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

We wish to thank NASW leadership and members for their continued advocacy that contributed to these important developments to advance access to care and to strengthen the social work workforce. Further, all three provisions of the Improving Access to Mental Health Act, are also included in the Health Equity and Accountability Act ( H.R.

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Happily they also have support of the family doctor who did a bit of advocacy to shorten the reporting time of one of the professionals. Funding for such services has eroded greatly over the years and most so during the term of the current conservative government. I do represent those doing well offering private services.

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Social Work With Adults

JUNE 6, 2023

While access to the right information helps them better navigate social care and health services, they also deserve the advocacy of those who can protect and promote their rights as carers – and their human rights more generally.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 6, 2022

Mike Pierce, Executive Director of the Student Borrower Protection Center, with whom NASW partners on student loan debt advocacy, provided testimony at the hearing. To find out more about NASW‘s advocacy efforts and student loan debt relief, visit the NASW website.

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Social Care

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

For example, our members provide vital community social care services including counselling and advice, advocacy, supported living and housing, forensic and crisis services, carers support and personal assistants, employment support, and much more.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

It is expected that this book will be used by academics, policy makers, social work students, lecturers, non-governmental and government agencies, and other stakeholders to promote advocacy for vulnerable client groups affected by climate change.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

In 43 Essential Policies for Human Services Professionals , Gerald O’Brien provides a resource to overcome these challenges, because policy familiarity contributes to social workers’ fundamental understanding of the individuals, communities, institutions, and governments they serve.

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Community Care

MARCH 3, 2023

It said that “unclear, complex and energy-sapping” complaints processes, inaccessible information and a lack of advocacy were undermining people’s ability to challenge local authority decisions.

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Social Workers Speak

MARCH 23, 2023

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.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 28, 2023

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. DRA was originally a part of the For the People Act (HR-1) that was introduced in 2021.

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Relias

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In response, many local and state governments are raising their lowest wages above the federal minimum wage set in 2009. The State of Medicaid Programs and the Need for Grassroots Advocacy. These issues bring the importance of grassroot advocacy to the forefront for DSPs and IDD organizations. However, it is possible.

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Beyond Advocacy

MAY 29, 2023

Perry is the Research Director, and Melissa Draugn is the Director of Social Work at Hannan Center, one of the lead agencies in the coalition, which has worked with government officials using media and other advocacy tools to develop a strategy to preserve housing for Detroit’s seniors at risk of displacement, resulting in Detroit’s Inclusionary Housing (..)

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 24, 2023

Senate), the far-right will have control of all three pillars of government. But, given that American democracy itself is hanging in the balance with the results of the 2024 elections, stakeholder organization and advocacy group must make every effort to overcome those challenges. Should they capture the Presidency (as well as the U.S.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Client Advocacy Client advocacy is a core aspect of social work, reflecting a commitment to improving the lives of those who may face challenges in advocating for themselves. Advocacy takes various forms, including individual, organisational, and systemic levels. Client Advocacy 6. What are the roles of social worker?

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As noted in a special report published recently by the nonprofit Center for Medicare Advocacy (2021), “while there is still work to do, the new Handbook makes important strides towards reversing the bias in favor of MA that was prevalent in recent editions” (p. Center for Medicare Advocacy. National Council on Aging— Medicare in 2022.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JULY 23, 2023

I know that the advocacy community conflates neglect with poverty," Mossaides said. Only when all sides have aggressive advocacy can judges get the information they need to make the right decisions. Indeed, she seems to think a little racial bias might be good. That is not what the Office of the Child Advocate sees. Except it hasn’t.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

MARCH 15, 2022

We have to let state governments know that they must pass a Safe Child Act in order to protect children from abusive parents. Melanie has over a decade of legislative advocacy regarding children’s issues, and she has been published in newspapers, magazines and blogs all across the country. What needs to happen next?

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

JANUARY 20, 2021

Given the costs to government agencies of managing the coronavirus, government agencies are experiencing job cuts and hiring freezes. Although the Association of Social Boards has been working on interstate licensure advocacy for years , little progress has been made. I know many are less ok than her.

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Social Work Futures

APRIL 13, 2023

Federal Government/White House’s framework for climate resiliency. The futures of social issues The futures of social movements The futures of social welfare The futures of racism and other isms The futures of professions And a good old “miscellaneous” category in case something great appears that doesn’t directly fit.

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Social Workers Speak

MARCH 23, 2023

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.

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