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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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Members in the News – July 7, 2023

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He’s the former director of the Division of Mental Health for North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services and a former vice president of Behavioral Health for Atrium Health. People of color often face barriers when seeking treatment. We’ve invited Vic Armstrong to discuss this issue.

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Social Work History Month 2021: Social Workers are Essential

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As a profession, social workers frequently use their collective power to pass laws and establish policies that give more people access to community services and benefits, improving the quality of life for everyone. Social workers aim to improve the lives of children, the elderly, minority groups, disadvantaged populations.

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News Items – August 12, 2021

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Samuel Hickman was the moderator for the round table which included Smith, Cevallos, Dijon Stokes, an Advocacy Specialist for ACLU WV, Bill Kuhn, a Huntington resident and veteran, Chelsea Hornyak the Director of Accounts for 84 Agency, and Greg Whittington, the Criminal Law Reform Campaign Director for ACLU WV. West Virginia Metro News.

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News Items – March 10, 2022

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On Wednesday, the US Department of Health and Human Services released a? Wyoming is one of eight states without a law on the books to address the issue of pregnant women using drugs, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, but the advocacy group and others don’t see Oakley’s bill as the right vehicle to address the issue.

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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. What are the 6 core tasks of case management?

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News Items – March 3, 2022

Social Workers Speak

As a child therapist , I recognize the damage an eating disorder can bring not only to an individual but to an entire family. 21 for the National Association of Social Workers Indiana Chapter’s (NASWIN) 23rd annual Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD). This stifles your emotions and needs in deference to toxic positivity.”.