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Green Social Work and Environmental Justice

inSocialWork

If social workers are going to work for change and empower vulnerable populations, it would be wise for us to lead the fight for environmental justice. Our guest today is Alisa Chirico, a social worker and landscape architect. Our guest today is Alisa Chirico, a social worker and landscape architect.

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Notes from the Future – 4.12.2023 – CLIMATE CHANGE EDITION

Social Work Futures

Thankfully – social work has taken up space related to this topic – in the form of the Social Work Grand Challenges and beyond. As is my custom, I tend to share signals and information in the following categories I think are most helpful/relevant to the study and practice of foresight in social work.

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Making the Invisibility of Social Work Interventions in Climate Issues Visible: Varied activities of a profession with a deep history of activities aimed at environmental justice

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Introduction: Social work has a history of more than 100 years of addressing climate change issues, beginning with its acclaimed Nobel Laureate, Jane Addams who encouraged Italian immigrants in Chicago, USA, to recycle waste to clean up the environment and generate income in low-income communities marred by poverty.

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ECSWE 20-23 of June 2023 – Conference- Save the date!

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

ECSWE 20-23 of June 2023 -Diversity and Social Work Education: Building Bridges for Sustainable Futures! The conference promotes the mission of the EASSW towards the inalienable rights of the individual, freedom, justice, and peace to foster cooperation, collegiality, and solidarity. Oporto – Save the date!

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What Are The New Government Guidelines For Children’s Mental Health?

MQ Mental Health

The UK government recently published guidance from the department of health and social care into improving the mental health of babies, children and young people. Early years are formulative, and can set the course for mental health in later life. Whilst the guidance includes details of external factors.

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What Are The New Government Guidelines For Children’s Mental Health?

MQ Mental Health

The UK government recently published guidance from the department of health and social care into improving the mental health of babies, children and young people. Early years are formulative, and can set the course for mental health in later life. Whilst the guidance includes details of external factors.