NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Are the failures of social work really just a matter of degree? Image from Depositphotos ) Call it The Perennial Whine of the Licensed Social Worker. Multiple commenters offered some version of: Well, they couldn’t have been social workers! Social workers would never do something like that! She’s an M.S.W.

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Social Workers Speak

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Olivia Knox is policy assistant for NASW-NYS: Report: Low salary contributes to NY social workers leaving field WAER A new report shows social workers are not being paid equal to similar professions. Many feel this is one piece of a larger puzzle contributing to social workers leaving the field.

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 13, 2022

According to news reports, police were summoned to Estrella’s apartment building twice that night because Estrella, a beloved and engaged member of his community who also had a history of mental illness, was intoxicated and cutting himself with a knife. Rash of Suicides in Hollywood Shines Spotlight on Depression and Social Media Pressure.

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Social Workers Speak

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Olivia Knox is policy assistant for NASW-NYS: Report: Low salary contributes to NY social workers leaving field WAER A new report shows social workers are not being paid equal to similar professions. Many feel this is one piece of a larger puzzle contributing to social workers leaving the field.

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Social Workers Speak

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Mildred “Mit” Joyner, a Social Work Pioneer. This week, we spotlight the life and work of Dr. Mildred “Mit” Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW, President of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), a Social Work Pioneer! The State of Mental Health: Advocates Say Connecticut Needs a New Prescription.

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 18, 2023

Social workers are the largest group of mental health care providers in the United States, and their dedication makes our communities a better place to live in,” said Villa (D-West Chicago). Those who wish to become social workers should not feel discriminated against in the process of obtaining their license and beginning their career.”

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 18, 2023

Social workers are the largest group of mental health care providers in the United States, and their dedication makes our communities a better place to live in,” said Villa (D-West Chicago). Those who wish to become social workers should not feel discriminated against in the process of obtaining their license and beginning their career.”

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