Social Work Blog

MAY 3, 2024

When the doors finally re-opened, the need for library social workers became increasingly apparent to library staff across the country and around the world. Then, in 2020, the libraries shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

leads the world in the total number of incarcerations, imprisoning Americans at a rate of 629 people per every 100,000. in 2022 had more than two million people in prison, according to World Population Review. And that number “is equivalent to roughly 25% of the world’s total prison population.”.

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Gary Direnfeld

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

My personal big one was believing the whole world was was Jewish. From that I extrapolated that this was indicative of the whole world. My thinking remained that the whole world was Jewish and that this community was the exception. In a world of 7 billion people, there is ample opportunity to make such false connections.

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Famcare

MAY 11, 2023

To compound the problem, phishing assaults will continue to be the most popular method of cyber-attack in 2023, necessitating organizations immersing themselves in the world of phishing in order to understand common phishing attacks and how to prevent them. This is also a concern for organizations in the social services sector.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

APRIL 28, 2022

JOINT WORLD CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. Public Health crisis, Welfare and Vulnerable Populations. Reaching those most likely to be left behind. Applying psycho-social knowledge and skills. – Job crisis, informal and vulnerable employment. Addressing climate change and strengthening disaster preparedness.

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

People like this are really only 5 or so percent of the population. They see the world as good and bad; for me or against me; win or lose; love or hate; preserve or annihilate. The reason is, in so doing, you are looking at them as if they are “normal” They’re not. That really has to be understood.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This third edition has been updated robustly and covers some of the most pressing issues facing our world today, such as COVID-19, the growth of white supremacy in the U.S., extreme right populism, increasing mental illness and substance abuse, and destruction of natural habitats. I have also incorporated more examples outside the U.S.,

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (ACL–NCEA–USC Center for Elder Justice). . Purpose: support a comprehensive approach to addressing abuse in later life, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, neglect, and exploitation toward people who are at least 50 years old. Elder Justice & Racial Justice.

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Famcare

APRIL 25, 2022

It's not difficult to find reports on the state of the world's food supply. According to the United Nations , the world's food production will need to increase by 60% by 2050 to feed a projected population of 9.6 billion people.

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The Guardian

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drove an enormous increase in global energy prices, which led to inflation spiking across the world. And 2023 will be tougher still for many Britons; it will be a year of falling real pay at a time when the cost of essentials has never been higher.

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Relias

MAY 3, 2024

If you are a nurse, we thank you for making a difference in health care and in your communities all over the world. They are at the forefront of responding to emerging health challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid crisis, and our aging population. They are truly essential to the health and resilience of all of us.

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inSocialWork

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In the context of working with marginalized populations – specifically Black clients – to what degree is this story of social work values reality versus myth? We are excited to focus our discussion on a practitioner’s voice – and on day-to-day experiences in the real world where Ms. Danielle Hamner.

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University of Connecticut

JULY 24, 2023

I’m blessed to use my degree to serve the most underprivileged, marginalized populations in the state. Lasting Lessons from UConn SSW : Besides the fact that I’m still terrible at statistics, I’ve learned so much about my place in the world and being a light for others. I also work as a crisis clinician in the St.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 20, 2023

International Self-Care Day is July 24 The World Health Organization (WHO) defines self-care as “individuals, families and communities’ promoting and maintaining their own health, preventing disease, and coping with illness and disability, with or without the support of a health worker.”

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Social Work Blog

JULY 20, 2023

International Self-Care Day is July 24 The World Health Organization (WHO) defines self-care as “individuals, families and communities’ promoting and maintaining their own health, preventing disease, and coping with illness and disability, with or without the support of a health worker.”

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Social Work Blog

JULY 20, 2023

International Self-Care Day is July 24 The World Health Organization (WHO) defines self-care as “individuals, families and communities’ promoting and maintaining their own health, preventing disease, and coping with illness and disability, with or without the support of a health worker.”

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

APRIL 14, 2022

The World is Going Bonkers. The world is going bonkers, and it may feel like you are too. The survey also revealed continued hardships for vulnerable populations, concerns for children’s development among parents and entrenched, unhealthy coping habits. Stress is compounding daily. So, how can we Reset? The answer is Retreat.

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University of Connecticut

MARCH 13, 2024

The Program increases access to quality preventive care and services to promote health equity and enhances population health among very young children, and their families, in marginalized communities. To date 30 have been trained in the TREEHOUSE model across four coaching cohorts.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2021

You make the world a better place and we salute you for your skills, knowledge, energy, devotion, and compassion. We are promoting a just and equitable world through social work in 2021 by: Educating social workers about COVID-19, so they can talk with clients and help the vaccine hesitant address their questions thanks to a one-year, $3.3

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Famcare

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented catastrophe, the likes of which the modern world had never seen before. The healthcare system is exhausted, people have lost jobs and loved ones and in general, the percentage of the vulnerable and dependent population has risen significantly.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

APRIL 11, 2021

Hannah explains how she is enjoying seeing what social workers in other parts of the world are working on, and she has been fortunate to connect with Geoffrey, her new SWVirtualPal, who is in Belfast, Northern Ireland! Hannah is looking forward to making and facilitating many more connections!

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Anxiety disorders affect large parts of the population and their impact can be debilitating. MQ asked Pro Bono Economics (PBE) to estimate what the potential benefits of this treatment might be, if it were made available to anxiety sufferers in the general population. billion in economic benefits.

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Famcare

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Only because it is GVT’s business to provide technology services to the world of social services have we hesitated in the past to promote the central role that technology plays in the delivery of services to the vulnerable populations social workers serve. It has always felt a little too self-serving.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

CFP New ways to understand the world and the people who live in it are continuously needed for social work professionals to be able to fulfill the task of social work, which is to promote promote social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people (IASSW 2014).

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Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

DEI has been a recent focus for businesses and organizations across the world, but perhaps none stand to make a greater impact than the healthcare industry, as it directly affects patient health outcomes and quality of life in a profound way. Also, hiring and retaining a workforce that is representative of the patient population served.

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Community Care

APRIL 28, 2023

“These personal experiences were my introduction to seeing the world through the lens of my mother, an “informal carer” and this has undoubtedly influenced my choice to pursue a career in social care,” she said. Tarka referred to the formative nature of this experience in her presidential speech at the spring seminar.

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Social Work Futures

JANUARY 3, 2021

It was an interesting challenge – one that was intended to help everyone involved expand their thinking into various “what ifs” in the world around us – and in the face of these possibilities…what it might mean for social work as a profession to “be ready.” Both in individual and collective forms.)”

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Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

1 Although PTSD has commonly been associated with the military and veteran populations, it affects people of all ages, communities, gender, and social economic background. Time Moves Different in Here: Clinical Implications for Working with Populations of Color, Complex Trauma and Dissociation in the Age of COVID 19 . June 3, 2022.

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MQ Mental Health

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We’re focusing on 5 amazing men who have made impact in the world of mental health science. of the UK population are affected by Long-COVID including brain fog , this study could lead to more effective treatments that will in turn help millions of people. Research can change the world. So while 3.1%

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University of Connecticut

MAY 17, 2023

Whether you are an experienced group practitioner or new to the practice, we invite you to join us to learn and explore group work in today’s practice world. Although each session supports work with a specific population, the knowledge and skills learned can be adapted to a variety of groups.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

APRIL 14, 2022

A World Without Physical Abuse Against Children. If we were to prevent physical abuse and ACEs, we would: Break generational cycles of abuse, neglect, poverty, incarceration, and disease, Dramatically reduce prison and homeless populations, and. Early death, including suicide. Countless people across the U.S.

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Beyond Advocacy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

entering the world of academia. Glasgow’s work with the World Fellowship of Faiths included traveling nationwide and attending a world conference in Denmark as a youth representative. He described a segment of the population that neither anti-poverty nor Head Start programs had been able to touch.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

At the School of Social Work, we are looking forward to highlighting this special occasion and the contributions of these communities to our School, nation, and world. This innovative program will prepare bilingual students for careers addressing both children’s mental health and the growing Spanish-speaking population in Connecticut.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 14, 2023

Whether it’s supporting vulnerable children, advocating for marginalised populations, or assisting individuals in crisis, social workers have the power to effect meaningful change. If you have a passion for helping others and a desire to create a more just and fair world, a career in social work may be the perfect fit for you.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Approximately seven to nine percent of the United States population experience specific phobias. Glossophobia, or fear of public speaking, affects up to 75 percent of the population. Warm-up games offer ways to feel connected in a disconnected world. Laughter is the best medicine.

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Social Care

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

And while we might wish we had a few fire breathing dragons around to help with the heating, the issues we face as a health and care system require some real world resolve and practical solutions to match. You don’t have to be a fan of Game of Thrones to know ‘winter is coming’. This may seem an obvious point.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In the past 30 years, the United States has undergone an unprecedented and accelerated growth in the diversity of its population. It further explores the question of who we are and who we are becoming from the perspective of our multicultural, multilingual, and globally interconnected world. CEUs for reading this title ! _

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