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Long COVID and the Implications for Social Work

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These disparities demand the attention of social work change agents, along with the inability or unwillingness of our government leaders to pass long COVID legislation, the lack of long COVID clinics, and the need for advocacy and education related to workplace accommodations, paid sick and family leave and expanded disability benefits.

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NASW Press Reads for Economic Justice and Financial Management

Social Work Blog

During these challenging economic times, social workers have an opportunity to empower those at risk. The ensuing chapters examine poverty and its impact on children and adolescents, older adults, adults with disabilities, veterans, immigrants, and other vulnerable groups.

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NASW Press Reads for Economic Justice and Financial Management

Social Work Blog

During these challenging economic times, social workers have an opportunity to empower those at risk. The ensuing chapters examine poverty and its impact on children and adolescents, older adults, adults with disabilities, veterans, immigrants, and other vulnerable groups.

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NASW Press Reads for Economic Justice and Financial Management

Social Work Blog

During these challenging economic times, social workers have an opportunity to empower those at risk. The ensuing chapters examine poverty and its impact on children and adolescents, older adults, adults with disabilities, veterans, immigrants, and other vulnerable groups.

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NASW Press Reads for Policy, Advocacy, and Impact!

Social Work Blog

It fulfills the basic need of all social workers to understand the historical roots of oppression, to advocate for their clients’ access to services, and to advance social and economic justice. Economic Well-Being: An Introduction , by Deborah M.

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Celebrate Black History Month with NASW Press: 15% Off Select Books and eBooks, February 1-29

Social Work Blog

Starting with a discussion of poverty and relevant global social policies, Empowering Clinical Social Work Practice in a Time of Global Economic Distress , edited by Janice Berry Edwards and Linda Openshaw, explores how economic distress exacerbates already stressful situations, and how those challenges surface in clinical practice.

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National Report Addresses Nursing Home Quality & Promotes Value of Social Work

Social Work Blog

The report includes several recommendations supportive of social work , including the recommendation that every nursing home—regardless of size—employ a. NASW applauds these recommendations and thanks the study committee for its work. Study sponsors included the Commonwealth Fund and the John A Hartford Foundation.