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Board Member’s Career Trajectory Changed During Internship

Social Work Blog

“This changed the trajectory of my professional career,” says Abebe, LCSW, LICSW, MA. “I Abebe is the service director for Community Health Resources’ Medication for Opioid Use Disorder programs, which provide treatment in six Department of Correction facilities within the state of Connecticut.

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NASW Member Voices: White House Move to Decriminalize Marijuana at federal level should be followed by states

Social Work Blog

. . By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. The fact is that, given the exceptionally small number of people in the federal Department of Corrections for simple possession, it is critical that governors join the President in issuing pardons. Drug Policy Reform Work Group – The Justice Roundtable. Drug Policy Alliance (DPA).

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News Items – April 13, 2023

Social Workers Speak

For Black social workers, anxiety and depression are on the rise The Conversation Since the 2020 racial reckoning, social workers have prided ourselves on working to eliminate social justice disparities. For years, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) have been overworked and undervalued at CDCR (CA Dept.

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News Items – April 13, 2023

Social Workers Speak

For Black social workers, anxiety and depression are on the rise The Conversation Since the 2020 racial reckoning, social workers have prided ourselves on working to eliminate social justice disparities. For years, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) have been overworked and undervalued at CDCR (CA Dept.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

With aspirations of receiving my LCSW following my degree, the opportunities I was able to have in this placement allow for me to have a better overall understanding of the importance of clinical work. My professional goals are to obtain my LMSW and LCSW while continuing to support marginalized communities.