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Racism and Mistreatment in the Mental Health Field: A Practitioner’s Voice

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The social work profession places a high value on diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Even while the NASW Code of Ethics places emphasis on racial and social justice, a number of people and scholars have mentioned an “empathy gap” when it comes to social work practice involving White social worker interactions with Black clients.

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Irish Socail Worker - Untitled Article

Irish Socail Worker

Removal of Human Rights from the CORU Code of Ethics for Social Workers (2019) By Helen Kelly, Social Worker, and Graduate of the MA in Social Work, University of Galway 2020 “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Globally, we are faced with a universal landscape of increasing inequality and conflict.

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Honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

University of Connecticut

As a School that values diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism, we oppose this bigotry and stand in solidarity with AAPI communities. Our support of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month aligns with the mission of our profession and the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

What are the 7 codes of ethics? The Ethics of Social Work: An Overview” by Felicia Kornbluh offers an accessible look at ethical issues that social workers face in their day-to-day practice. Working with diverse and vulnerable groups to promote social justice. Where can I find social work articles?

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

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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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

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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The 9 Social Work Competencies You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

Values and Ethics. Diversity & Equality. Set some time aside and take on some online training or pay for course at a university to enhance your social work skills further! V alues & Ethics.   Diversity & Equality.   What are the 9 core social work competencies in the UK? Professionalism.