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How Becoming an Adjunct Improved My Social Work Practice

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

As a social worker is often required to work with multiple layers of colleagues and neighboring agencies, it is easy to forget your own professional growth amongst the sea of diversity in your clients and workplace.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending August 22, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

This story also is about the power of newsroom diversity, and the need for more of it. Shanta Trivedi explores the harm done to some of the children hurt most by “mandatory reporting” laws – children whose mothers are, themselves, survivors of domestic violence.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Social work is a vast and diverse field with many options for career growth and development. Macro Social Workers can pursue these careers: Researcher Lobbyist Community Organizer Advocate for Law & Policy Change Community Funding Policy Proposals Program Evaluation Policy Analyst Community Specialists Program Development Specialists.

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Mental Health and Violence Against Women: Rita’s Story

MQ Mental Health

WARNING: the following story contains references to domestic violence, abuse and suicide. Thus, WARMI was born—a network of Latin American women from diverse disciplines who strive to promote mental health care for women and celebrate the beauty of diversity.

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Realm of the Dead - Using Art in Social Work Education and Practice

Michigan Social Work

The audience also will revive the turmoil caused by his father's sexual molestation, the domestic violence during Brazil's military dictatorship and Pinto's arrival, at 21, as an undocumented immigrant in New York City in 1987 and the challenges he faced as a gender nonconforming gay man.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Macro Social Workers can pursue these careers: Researcher Lobbyist Community Organizer Advocate for Law & Policy Change Community Funding Policy Proposals Program Evaluation Policy Analyst Community Specialists Program Development Specialists Social work is a vast and diverse field with many options for career growth and development.

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NASW Press Holiday Sale: Save 25% Off Select Books and eBooks!

Social Work Blog

South Asians in the United States, South Asians explores the immigration patterns, religious diversity, and languages and cultures that shape this community.