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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

“The child protective agency doesn’t create the reports of harm. You can be a mental health advocate The Uptake Many therapists are involved in activism and advocacy. Self-assessment tests can be found at www.mhanational.org. Somebody calls us,” said Chase, a former head of child protective agencies in Alaska and Washington. “If

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

“The child protective agency doesn’t create the reports of harm. You can be a mental health advocate The Uptake Many therapists are involved in activism and advocacy. Self-assessment tests can be found at www.mhanational.org. Somebody calls us,” said Chase, a former head of child protective agencies in Alaska and Washington. “If

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Juliana Palyok is executive director of NASW-SC: Bill harms workers The Post and Courier The National Association of Social Workers South Carolina Chapter is strongly against the proposed House bill H.3515 However, it would harm thousands of South Carolina residents who use the services of social workers each day.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Juliana Palyok is executive director of NASW-SC: Bill harms workers The Post and Courier The National Association of Social Workers South Carolina Chapter is strongly against the proposed House bill H.3515 However, it would harm thousands of South Carolina residents who use the services of social workers each day.

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News Items – March 3, 2022

Social Workers Speak

These continued attempts to change the definition of child abuse are in direct opposition to social work values, principles, and our Code of Ethics and pose danger to transgender youth and their families.” Bridgit Dengel Gaspard is a member: 6 Times ‘Self-Love’ Is Really Toxic Behavior In Disguise. It’s not reality.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

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They also work on issues in relation to abuse, for example, how emotional abuse can cause significant harm to a vulnerable person. They can also provide education around self-care techniques to help individuals manage their own health and well being. For legal advice, I recommend starting with your local citizen’s advice bureau.