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NASW Press Reads for Economic Justice and Financial Management

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As students of social work or other human services professions, it is essential that we understand how economic well-being—or the lack thereof—shapes people’s lives. During these challenging economic times, social workers have an opportunity to empower those at risk.

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NASW Press Reads for Economic Justice and Financial Management

Social Work Blog

As students of social work or other human services professions, it is essential that we understand how economic well-being—or the lack thereof—shapes people’s lives. During these challenging economic times, social workers have an opportunity to empower those at risk.

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NASW Press Reads for Economic Justice and Financial Management

Social Work Blog

As students of social work or other human services professions, it is essential that we understand how economic well-being—or the lack thereof—shapes people’s lives. During these challenging economic times, social workers have an opportunity to empower those at risk.

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NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day

Social Work Blog

Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. It can result from a number of social, emotional, and biological factors. Screenings are completed by licensed clinical social workers and include questions about symptoms, their severity, and duration. Department of Health and Human Services.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

While these statistics are a significant cause for concern, social workers have been instrumental in providing support to people in crisis. Department of Health and Human Services. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline reported receiving almost 2.4

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Reproductive Justice: A call-to-action for Social Work in the Post-Roe World

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In this conversation, Peter Sobota steps aside and passes the microphone to Hyatt and Diaz, who are long-time friends and dedicated Social Workers. Diaz, DSW, is an associate professor in the Human Services Department at the New York City College of Technology, CUNY.

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NASW Press Reads for Policy, Advocacy, and Impact!

Social Work Blog

43 Essential Policies for Human Services Professionals , by Gerald V. O’Brien, boils down key policies to their most essential elements: historical overview and nature of the social problem, policy overview, and effectiveness. Economic Well-Being: An Introduction , by Deborah M.