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Disability Justice and Other Concerns: The January Issue of Social Work Is Online

Social Work Blog

On the Frontlines: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Social Workers’ Well-Being. The crisis created by the spread of COVID-19 brought increasing needs and referrals to social welfare services in many countries. African-Centered Social Work in the 21st Century: A Content Analysis.

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Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Nancy A. Humphreys (1938-2019)

University of Connecticut

She supported and encouraged generations of social workers and women to be leaders in organizations and elected office. She was elected the second woman and youngest person as president of the national NASW, and led the initiative to revise the Code of Ethics and to end discrimination against LGBT communities.

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Social worker talks about importance of self-care in self-published book

Social Work Blog

Self-care is important to social workers and in fact the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics included the importance of self-care when it was updated this year. That experience prompted her to write a book to help other social workers. A child welfare social worker meets with her clients.

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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

Social Work Haven

Social workers offer a wide range of services, including counseling and therapy, individual and group sessions, to help people deal with emotional, psychological, and behavioural issues. Social workers advocate for their clients’ rights and requirements, ensuring they receive the support and services they require.

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News Items – March 3, 2022

Social Workers Speak

The Texas chapter of the National Association of Social Workers issued a statement that it “stands opposed to any efforts to change the definition of child abuse to include ‘gender affirming care’” as referenced by Abbott and Paxton. Social Work Month in March highlights the important role of social workers. St Louis Today.

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NASW Media News Hits – December 2021

Social Workers Speak

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) reached a potential news audience of more than 250 million readers in December, thanks partly to coverage of the Kentucky governor announcing pay raises for social workers, mention of NASW in a People magazine on adult adoption, and an op-ed on the drug syringe program in New Jersey.