Beyond Advocacy

MAY 29, 2023

Scores of macro practice social workers and students will gather at the Brown School at Washington University in St. The Special Commission to Advance Macro Social Work, co-chaired by Drs. Board members of CRISP’s Social Work Democracy Project will lead a 10:00 a.m.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

April Ferguson LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate Children and Adolescents April 2024 The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) acknowledges April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Beyond Advocacy

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Our Social Work Day on the Hill day begins with our 10:00 a.m. Policy and Politics Forum at New York University DC’s Abramson Family Auditorium, 1307 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005, featuring a presentation by Dr. Stephanie Boddie, Associate Professor of Church and Community Ministries at the Diana R.

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Michigan Girl's Café

MARCH 1, 2021

March is National Social Work History Month. The 2021 theme is " Social Workers are Essential.” From the NASW website : Social workers are essential to community well-being. As practitioners, social workers are trained to help people address personal and systemic barriers to optimal living.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Social worker Eddie Bocanegra, MSW, a longtime violence prevention advocate in Chicago, has been named senior adviser for community violence intervention in the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Bocanegra served time in prison and earned his master’s degree in social work from the University of Chicago.

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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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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? You also asked other burning questions … Whether you’re contemplating a career in these fields or simply curious about the intricate facets of human behaviour and social work, this is the place to start. What degree do you need to be a social worker?

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 3, 2022

President Biden has announced his intent to appoint social worker Mia Ives-Rublee, MSW, to his Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. She earned her master’s in social work at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Wade creates a social justice priority for social workers — affecting not only social work clients but also how social workers do their jobs. Inflation and Social Work. Many social work clients are hit hard by inflation. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 3, 2024

They are living, breathing community centers, filled with people who have psychosocial needs – people who could benefit from the support of a social worker. MSW, a consultant who runs Social Work Consulting Services for Libraries. Then, in 2020, the libraries shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

In case you missed it, here are some of the features in the latest issue of Social Work Advocates. Top stories include: Human Rights Advocacy: Wave of LGBTQIA+ Bills Underscores Vital Role for Social Workers. Social workers are helping to address the impact that the pandemic has had on children’s mental health.

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Beyond Advocacy

MARCH 10, 2024

Congresswoman Barbara Lee, a beacon of social work in Congress, was voted this year’s Outstanding Congressional Social Worker. Russell Professor at Teacher’s College at Columbia University and author of the New York Times bestseller Punished for Dreaming , will give remarks. Dr. Halaevalu Vakalahi will emcee the program.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 14, 2023

In recent years, social workers have paid increased attention to ethical issues. The profession’s literature has burgeoned on topics such as ethical dilemmas in social work practice, ethical decision making, boundary issues and dual relationships, ethics-related risk management, and moral injury. Author: Frederic G.

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Michigan Girl's Café

MAY 21, 2020

Social workers and allied professionals in particular are required to obtain continuing education units (CEUs) for licensing renewal. CEUs are typically offered as a course, workshop, or webinar by universities, agencies, and associations. Second, it provides us with more opportunities for career advancement.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

That is also true of social workers of color. Lester Blackwell Granger is one such historical figure, a social worker few people know about who should enjoy wider acclaim. As Black History Month closes, it is appropriate we take a closer look at this NASW Social Work Pioneer. National Archives.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 7, 2022

School social workers are uniquely positioned to elevate student voices, hone their critical thinking skills, and capitalize on their strengths and assets. In a recent issue of the journal Children & Social Work , co-published by NASW and Oxford University Press, an article addresses these concerns. Chicago, IL.

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inSocialWork

JULY 12, 2022

In this conversation, Peter Sobota steps aside and passes the microphone to Hyatt and Diaz, who are long-time friends and dedicated Social Workers. She holds a doctorate in clinical social work from the School of Policy and Practices at the University of Pennsylvania and is a licensed clinical social worker.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A few years back, my colleague, Dr. Lisa Baker at Samford University’s Department of Social Work , and I collaborated on a study about a technology-meditated assignment that we developed for a Human Behavior and the Social Environment (HBSE) course. Our goal was to breathe some new life into a stale assignment.

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The Frontline

MAY 10, 2023

Anton Grizzle started the Frontline programme in 2015 as a recent graduate and currently works in advocacy for children and young people. He’s a social worker who models empathy and being child focused, with a real passion for advocacy. I’ve always been very interested in people, and particularly how families function.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 14, 2023

In recent years, social workers have paid increased attention to ethical issues. The profession’s literature has burgeoned on topics such as ethical dilemmas in social work practice, ethical decision making, boundary issues and dual relationships, ethics-related risk management, and moral injury. Author: Frederic G.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

President and Fellows of Harvard College that race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina violate the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection. More directly, the ruling forbids all colleges and universities in the United States from taking race into consideration when admitting students.

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The Frontline

MAY 10, 2023

Anton Grizzle started the Frontline programme in 2015 as a recent graduate and currently works in advocacy for children and young people. He’s a social worker who models empathy and being child focused, with a real passion for advocacy. I’ve always been very interested in people, and particularly how families function.

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The Guardian

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

I met Mike in London in the early 1980s, when we both worked for Camden social services department. Mike was passionate about social justice and worked hard to represent the interests of staff in need of help. In the 1990s he served as a trustee to the British Association of Social Workers. Continue reading.

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Social Workers Speak

JUNE 1, 2023

Kara Carter and Mercedes Bern-Klug are members of NASW-IA: A new mindset on mental health University of Iowa When Kara Carter started out as a practitioner of social work in southern Colorado , she quickly found that her expertise in mental health was badly needed—not just by the hospice agency that hired her, but by the community she lived in.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Emily Henderson is Master level social worker who currently works for The Department of Corrections as a License Drug and Alcohol Therapist. Emily has been working in the field of Social work for a total of 13 years. She is now on track to become clinically licensed in the social work field by 2023.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Emily Henderson is Master level social worker who currently works for The Department of Corrections as a License Drug and Alcohol Therapist. Emily has been working in the field of Social work for a total of 13 years. She is now on track to become clinically licensed in the social work field by 2023.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The effects of burnout on client service provision, organizational health, and individual well-being are increasingly a focus of social work research, particularly against the societal backdrop of the post-COVID-19 era. The journal Social Work is a benefit of NASW membership. Author: Stephanie L.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The effects of burnout on client service provision, organizational health, and individual well-being are increasingly a focus of social work research, particularly against the societal backdrop of the post-COVID-19 era. The journal Social Work is a benefit of NASW membership. Author: Stephanie L.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Stapleton is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Social Work, class of 2016. Since graduating, Natasha began her employment with CREC – Capitol Region Education Council, where she started her career as a School Social Worker. This passion for advocacy is also seen through her volunteer work.

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Social Workers Speak

APRIL 27, 2023

The Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) had several suggestions for its members’ advocacy efforts. “I want to bring that experience to the board, with my knowledge about trauma resources and mental health and social emotional learning,” said Nicole Bennett.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 24, 2022

A school social worker meets with a student. Join us for a Congressional briefing on the School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R. The legislation recognizes the critical need for more school social workers to help improve student success. Getty Images. WHERE: Registration Link.

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Social Workers Speak

JANUARY 12, 2023

Morgan State University Professor Anthony Estreet named CEO of the National Association of Social Workers. Morgan State University (MSU) professor Anthony Estreet, Ph.D , has been selected to step into the role of chief executive officer for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MARCH 10, 2023

Advancing Social Work Practice, Policy and Research – Series Editor: Professor PK Shajahan Professor P.K. Advancing Social Work Practice, Policy and Research – Series Editor: Professor PK Shajahan Professor P.K. tannt@suss.edu.sg tannt@suss.edu.sg India, shajahan@tiss.edu Editorial Team: Professor Darja Zaversik, Chair of the Dept.

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Save the Social Worker

JANUARY 30, 2021

As a social worker who was just starting out, I longed for a long list of social work interventions which I could look through whenever I had a client problem I couldn’t solve. As the social worker, you can help. Go through your phone book, email addresses and social media contacts. Loss and trauma.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The association offers resources to help social workers engage with clients, colleagues, family, and friends about COVID-19 vaccination. Social Work Role in Reducing COVID-19 Transmission. Social workers who visit family or friends in nursing homes can encourage these residents to get vaccinated.

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Social Workers Speak

JUNE 1, 2023

Kara Carter and Mercedes Bern-Klug are members of NASW-IA: A new mindset on mental health University of Iowa When Kara Carter started out as a practitioner of social work in southern Colorado , she quickly found that her expertise in mental health was badly needed—not just by the hospice agency that hired her, but by the community she lived in.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

The association offers resources to help social workers engage with clients, colleagues, family, and friends about COVID-19 vaccination. Social Work Role in Reducing COVID-19 Transmission. Social workers who visit family or friends in nursing homes can encourage these residents to get vaccinated.

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