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

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School social workers are uniquely positioned to elevate student voices, hone their critical thinking skills, and capitalize on their strengths and assets. Through CSL, students cultivate advocacy skills by identifying, investigating, and taking action to address concerns. Aubrey Thornton, LCSW , is therapist, Search, Inc.,

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Members in the News – July 7, 2023

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Anthony Estreet is CEO of NASW: Social Workers on Frontlines of the National Mental Health Crisis Need Your Support Future of Personal Health Social workers are on the frontlines of this mental health tsunami. The most common setting where Americans are meeting social workers is in mental health, the survey said.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

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Social workers have roles in many levels of society – micro, mezzo, and macro. Today, we’ll describe what each of these levels encompass and specific jobs a social worker does. Keep in mind, one social worker can perform in various levels, and they each can be integrated together for holistic, positive change.

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Members in the News – July 28, 2023

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Diane Elze honored as an NASW Social Work Pioneer University of Buffalo The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has named Diane E. Elze, PhD, associate professor emeritus in the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, a “Social Work Pioneer,” one of the profession’s highest honors.

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News Items – January 26, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Katherine De Vito is a member of NASW-NJ: Rahway High School Social Worker Publishes Book on Gang Prevention in Schools Tap Into Rahway Dr. Katherine De Vito is a licensed clinical social worker employed in the Rahway Public Schools , currently working as a social worker in Rahway High School. ” (p.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Social workers have roles in many levels of society – micro, mezzo, and macro. Today, we’ll describe what each of these levels encompass and specific jobs a social worker does. Keep in mind, one social worker can perform in various levels, and they each can be integrated together for holistic, positive change.

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News Items – January 26, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Katherine De Vito is a member of NASW-NJ: Rahway High School Social Worker Publishes Book on Gang Prevention in Schools Tap Into Rahway Dr. Katherine De Vito is a licensed clinical social worker employed in the Rahway Public Schools , currently working as a social worker in Rahway High School. ” (p.