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Reproductive Justice: A call-to-action for Social Work in the Post-Roe World

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Diaz, DSW, is an associate professor in the Human Services Department at the New York City College of Technology, CUNY. A notable figure in the reproductive justice and advocacy movement, Dr. Goldblatt Hyatt specializes in supporting people who have or need abortions, particularly people who experience later abortion.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

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The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has further exacerbated the need to improve access to crisis intervention services. Individuals will be dispatched to mobile crisis teams thus reducing involvement from law enforcement and Emergency Medical Services. Department of Health and Human Services. KVC Health Systems.

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Review: 101 Careers in Social Work - Third Edition (2019)

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nonprofit agencies, research, and government), core competencies and skills, educational and licensing requirements, best and challenging aspects of the job, compensation and employment outlook, self-assessment questionnaires and checklist to see if the job would be a good fit based on interest and skills.

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World Mental Health Day 2021: Addressing Inequities in Care

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WFMH’s mission is to promote the advancement of mental health awareness, prevention of mental disorders, advocacy and best practices, and recovery-focused interventions worldwide. A program of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), World Mental Health Day has been observed since 1992.

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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

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Despite having similar educational backgrounds, their job responsibilities differ depending on the services they provide to their clients. Knowing the distinctions between these roles can aid in determining the ideal career path in human services.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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The NCTSN has trained more than two million professionals in trauma-informed interventions. Hundreds of thousands more are benefiting from the other community services, website resources, webinars, educational products, community programs, and more. Department of Health and Human Services. Prepared by.

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Social Work Quotes To Uplift You Now

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Quotes from famous authors, educational institutions , theorists, and practitioners have been used for centuries to help articulate ideas, promote critical thinking, help with social work interventions and offer inspiration. Human Service Quotes Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.

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