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JCSW/UNSW International Seminar on SocialWelfare in Asia and the Pacific Rim 2024

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

The Japan College of Social Work and the University of New South Wales is co-hosting a joint workshop on field education. It is also supported by JASWE. It is a hybrid event (at JCSW, UNSW and online) and completely free with simultaneous interpretation. Date is March 2, 2014 and time is 11:00 AM 3:00 PM(SYD) / 09:00 AM-1:00 PM(TYO) For registration, Please apply by February 29.☞ [link] For more details click here : JCSW/UNSW International Seminar The post JCSW/UNSW International Seminar on Soci

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What are the latest developments in research into depression?

MQ Mental Health

In this webinar, presented by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and hosted by MQ’s own Director of Research Partnerships and Development Emily Wheeler, we heard from some experts into what the latest developments have been in the area of depression research. Michael Browning , Professor of Computational Psychiatry at Oxford University talked about his research into the mechanisms and treatment for depression, and his work running a clinic for people with depression that

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In legal victory, Ohio Supreme Court extends parental rights to same-sex couples

Social Work Blog

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Ohio in April 2023, submitted an amicus brief to the Ohio Supreme Court advocating for the rights of parents in same sex marriages. Through our brief, we demonstrated that children develop attachment relationships to their parents regardless of the parents’ marital status or biological connection.

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Social Work Tech Talk: Facing Up to Facial Recognition

The New Social Worker

The future is here. Facial recognition is used in everyday tasks like unlocking your phone and in more weighty situations, such as providing suspect matches in law enforcement. When it gets it wrong, the cost can be high.

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.

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NASW National Board Members Remember Colleague Anthony “Tony” Bibus, III

Social Work Blog

By Paul R. Pace, NASW Advocates Magazine Senior Editor NASW national board members are mourning the loss of one of their colleagues, Anthony “Tony” Bibus, III, PhD, LISW, who died late last year while serving as Region IX director for NASW. He was 77. Region IX includes Minnesota, Iowa, and Ilinois. NASW Region V national board member Alice Kay Locklear, PhD, MSW, ACSW, noted Bibus always had a leadership book in front of him at board meetings.

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Social Work Tech Talk: Facing Up to Facial Recognition

The New Social Worker

The future is here. Facial recognition is used in everyday tasks like unlocking your phone and in more weighty situations, such as providing suspect matches in law enforcement. When it gets it wrong, the cost can be high.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending February 13, 2024

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

● There was excellent reporting this week on two states that destroy astounding numbers of Native American families every year, and the state officials who don’t give a damn about it. I have a short blog post about it, including links to excellent reporting from the Montana Free Press , South Dakota Searchlight and the Sioux Falls Argus-Leader. ● Remember the children who were torn from their parents and thrown into foster care because the parents committed the crime of Driving While Black?

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NASW amicus brief helps lead to court ordering children removed from Louisiana Angola Prison

Social Work Blog

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), including our Louisiana Chapter, along with six other organizations, in November 2023 filed an amicus brief in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Through our brief, NASW opposes the placement of children in adult prisons and supports the removal of children from Angola Prison, an adult maximum-security prison in Louisiana.

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In re L.E.S. Summary

Social Work Blog

In April 2023, The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Ohio, submitted an amicus brief to the Ohio Supreme Court advocating for the rights of parents in same sex marriages. Through our brief, we demonstrated that children develop attachment relationships to their parents regardless of the parents’ marital status or biological connection.

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Torchbearers of Justice: Celebrating Black Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Social Work Blog

No matter the generation, Black women have always been relentless advocates for change, fighting tirelessly for equality, peace, and justice. We must honor these women – the unyielding warriors who carved a path through the storm of prejudice and laid the foundation for today’s Black women leaders. Ella Baker, a key figure of the Civil Rights Movement, dedicated her life to the fight for black humanity.

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.

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NASW National Board Members Remember Colleague Anthony “Tony” Bibus, III

Social Work Blog

By Paul R. Pace NASW national board members are mourning the loss of one of their colleagues, Anthony “Tony” Bibus, III, PhD, LISW, who died late last year while serving as Region IX director for NASW. He was 77. NASW Region V national board member Alice Kay Locklear, PhD, MSW, ACSW, noted Bibus always had a leadership book in front of him at board meetings.

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Summary of Alex A. v Edwards

Social Work Blog

In November 2023, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), including our Louisiana Chapter, along with six other organizations, filed an amicus brief in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Through our brief, NASW opposes the placement of children in adult prisons and supports the removal of children from Angola Prison, an adult maximum-security prison in Louisiana.