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Remembering Unsung Black Social Work Pioneer Lester Blackwell Granger

Social Work Blog

military after World War II. Granger served in the military during World War I and experienced first-hand the racism inflicted on Black soldiers who fought for freedom abroad, only to return to home to second-class citizenship and even violence in the form of lynching. Source: U.S. National Archives. Ruffin II writes for blackpast.org.

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Statement on Ukraine by EEsrASSW

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

The pioneers and founders of professional social work explicitly advocated for peace and against military interventions that continue to inflict suffering on people on all sides of violent attacks. We think about the neighbouring countries and the whole world that is destabilised by the war. In today’s world, war is no longer justifiable.

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Predictors of veterans’ well-being after leaving service

Society of Clinical Psychology

Although many individuals do well after leaving the military, the transition from military to civilian life can be challenging for some military veterans. Understanding how veterans fare when they leave service is important to inform early intervention and prevention efforts. Implications.

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Breaking Barriers from Within

Social Work Blog

Lorrie has practiced in a variety of settings including private practice, non-profit, inpatient psychiatric, military behavioral health, schools, corporations, and human service agencies. Lorrie’s post-graduate experiences span over 40 years. You can reach Lorrie at lorrieappleton@gmail.com

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Helps Social Workers, Others With Student Loan Debt

Social Work Blog

military service. Finally, 15 years later, she realized with help from Sarah Christa Butts, director of public policy for NASW, that she qualified for the PSLF program, which normally requires all of the following: Working 10 years with a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization.

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“A Liminal Moment in Social Work”: Access NASW’s Social Work Journal Online

Social Work Blog

Furthermore, suicide disproportionately impacts such populations as American Indians/Alaska Natives, those who identify as LGBTQ+, military veterans, criminal justice system–involved people, and Black youth. These patterns underscore disturbing new trends that necessitate multifaceted and social justice–centered responses.

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NASW Member Voices: In Search of Transgenerational Office Space

Social Work Blog

Lorrie has practiced in a variety of settings including private practice, non-profit, inpatient psychiatric, military behavioral health, schools, corporations, and human service agencies. Lorrie’s post-graduate experiences span over 40 years.

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