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Social Workers: The Backbone of Reimagined 988 Emergency Crisis Services

Social Work Blog

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. Given that the social work profession is a principal component of that workforce, it is critical that we become fully informed about the implications of the advent of the 988 system for us. Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA, is the retired Senior Policy Advisor for the National Association of Social Workers.

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Overturning Roe v. Wade will disproportionately affect people of color; Here is what social workers should know

Social Work Blog

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. While most reproductive health and other social justice advocates expected the conservative-leaning court would “gut” Roe v. Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA, is the retired Senior Policy Advisor for the National Association of Social Workers. Getty Images. About The Author.

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?NASW Member Voices: Supreme Courts Ends Affirmative Action. What are the Implications?

Social Work Blog

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA The U.S. What are next steps for Social Workers and other Social Justice Activists? In the face of the tremendous aftershock of the court’s affirmative action decision, the question is what are the next steps for civil rights and social justice activists – including social workers.

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Stop Whitewashing Social Work History: Tell the Truth - Kelechi Wright, LCPC & Kortney Carr, LCSW

Doin' The Work

Episode 49 Guests: Kelechi Wright, LCPC, LPC; Kortney Carr, LCSW, LSCSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW. Kelechi is a full-time doctoral student at the University of Kansas in the School of Social Welfare. Her research focuses on immigration, criminal justice and the criminalization of immigrants. Kelechi [link].

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NASW Member Voices: The Democracy Restoration Act is a Civil and Voting Rights Imperative

Social Work Blog

It is essential that national organizations that have long advocated for social justice offer their support and resources to proactively support the passage of DRA. Disclaimer: The National Association of Social Workers invites members to share their expertise and experiences through Member Voices.

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The Democracy Restoration Act is a Civil and Voting Rights Imperative | NASW Member Voices

Social Work Blog

It is essential that national organizations that have long advocated for social justice offer their support and resources to proactively support the passage of DRA. Disclaimer: The National Association of Social Workers invites members to share their expertise and experiences through Member Voices.

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News Items – August 5, 2021

Social Workers Speak

billion it received in COVID-19 relief funding to pay for more staff like counselors, nurses and social workers. Even though we’re supposed to have a social worker in all of the (school) buildings, that’s not happening ,” said Tara Stamps, CTU’s administrator of new teacher development. Monteiro running for at-large seat.