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“Overworked and Stretched Thin”: Burnout and Systemic Failure in School Social Work

Social Work Blog

The author writes: “Advocacy is a crucial aspect of the social work profession, and social workers are frequently powerful agents of change for social justice. As advocates, SSWs must endeavor to use their collective voice to initiate policy change, ultimately advancing the profession.” Author: Stephanie L.

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“Overworked and Stretched Thin”: Burnout and Systemic Failure in School Social Work

Social Work Blog

The author writes: “Advocacy is a crucial aspect of the social work profession, and social workers are frequently powerful agents of change for social justice. As advocates, SSWs must endeavor to use their collective voice to initiate policy change, ultimately advancing the profession.” Author: Stephanie L.

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

Social Work Blog

Through CSL, students cultivate advocacy skills by identifying, investigating, and taking action to address concerns. Additionally, the authors include a case example demonstrating TSEL and YPAR, using CSL as a school social work intervention that recognizes and promotes students’ strengths and assets. Chicago, IL.

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Join us for a Congressional Briefing: Improving Student Success through H.R. 7037

Social Work Blog

Nicole Other Medicine, MSW, LICSW, School Social Worker, Indian Education Program. Saint Paul Public Schools ISD #625, Saint Paul, Minnesota. Tiffany Walker, MSW, LCSW, School Social Worker (Certified) and Chief Executive Officer, Journey Therapy Center, Clifton, New Jersey.

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Social Work Leaders attend NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

Social Work Blog

House and Senate on June 28, 2023, to build bipartisan support for key federal legislation that will assist the social work workforce, our clients, and communities. Participants were briefed about NASW’s priority legislation and greeted by NASW CEO Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, who assumed his role on February 6.