Michigan Social Work

JULY 22, 2022

Professor Rogério M. Pinto has been named a University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, and jointly administered by the U-M National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID) and the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), the Diversity and Social Transformation Professorship is an honor designation for senior faculty who have the highest levels of achievement in demonstrating a commitment to the university’s ideals of diversity, e

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Diversity Engagement Mental Health University 98

The Guardian

JULY 22, 2022

My friend John Small, who has died aged 74, was a social worker who rose to be deputy director of social services at the London borough of Hackney before returning to his native Jamaica to work as a lecturer at the University of the West Indies. One of John’s key concerns throughout his career was to make sure that black children in care should be given access to, and greater knowledge of, their cultural heritage.

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Adoption University Social Worker Social Services 58

Stop Abuse Campaign

JULY 22, 2022

← How you can save babies whose mothers have substance use disorders. “ A young mom met her home visitor when she was 16 and pregnant. A key component of home visiting is assessing the needs and goals of each family and connecting them to resources. The mom notes that her home visitor ‘helped me with all of the testing I needed while I was pregnant.

Domestic Violence 52

Domestic Violence Substance Abuse Medicaid Communication 52

Social Workers Speak

JULY 22, 2022

Not all 911 callers want an armed response. New proposal could expand police, mental health cooperation nationally. USA Today. Numerous police reform efforts around the country are trying to improve how law enforcement responds to mental health issues, including projects to create “co-responder” teams of social workers and a new national hotline for people in crisis.

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Mental Health Social Worker Clinic Schools 40

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Beyond Advocacy

JULY 22, 2022

When I received the invite to attend Monday evening’s Capitol Hill dinner celebrating progress on legislation supporting the needs of foster care youth, I was a bit surprised by the nature of the bill. Of all the needs of foster care youth, particularly those who are aging out of the system, getting a driver’s license, and owning a car were not at the top of my priority list.

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Foster Care Child Welfare Advocacy Welfare 52