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Member Voices: My Journey to Clinical Social Work

Social Work Blog

Donawa, LMSW. Our priority was to address how racism, patriarchy and heteronormativity deeply harms Detroiters and the marginalized body’s ability to feel safe, secure, and have a right to exist. Violeta Donawa, LMSW. Healing Justice Values Alongside Therapeutic Interventions. By Violeta A. We called ourselves HealingByChoice!

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Here are resources for social workers

Social Work Blog

It highlights the dangers of unsafe alcohol consumption and promote awareness in reducing alcohol use disorder. million people ages 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder (AUD) in 2019. Underage drinking is common and early use can lead to an alcohol use disorder later in life. April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Spring 2017.