Children’s Defense Fund
DECEMBER 23, 2024
By Marian Wright Edelman On December 24, 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the message at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on what would be his last Christmas Eve, titled A Christmas Sermon on Peace. Once again, on this Christmas Eve, I share some of that powerful lesson. In a season when many people sing carols praying for peace on earth, Dr.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The Social Work Research Institute, Japan College of Social Work, is delighted to invite you to the International Seminar on Social Welfare in Asia and the Pacific Rim. Event Details: Dates: January 21 (Tuesday) & 22 (Wednesday), 2025 Time: 5:00 7:30 PM (Tokyo Time) Venue: Online (on-demand via YouTube) Language: English This seminar will delve into the current state and challenges of social work education in the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on the development of registration systems f
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Child Welfare Monitor
DECEMBER 9, 2024
By Marie Cohen Working in the field of child protection, it is sometimes hard to avoid the feeling of living in some type of alternate reality, where bizarre statements are accepted and obvious questions go unasked. A case in point was a hearing on the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) that took place on May 22, 2024 under the leadership of Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, one of the original sponsors of the FFPSA.
International Federation of Social Workers
DECEMBER 9, 2024
On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, Hillary Weaver, the IFSW Global Indigenous Commissioner, delivers the Federations Human Rights Day message.
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Social Work Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2024
UPDATE: On December 4, 2024 the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether to uphold a Tennessee law that bans transgender care. A decision is expected in the spring or early summer of 2025. We will update members once a decision has been announced. Background The National Association of Social workers (NASW) partnered with the American Psychological Association (APA), and Kentucky Psychological Association (KPA) to file an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in the ma
Gateway Foundation
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The holiday season can be a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration, but for those struggling with substance use or mental health disorders, it can also be a difficult and isolating time. If you have a loved one who is facing these struggles, its important to offer support with empathy, understanding, and care. Here are a few ways you can support them during the holidays: Be Present Often, the best thing you can do is simply be there for your loved one.
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Shelter, Inc
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Children are incredibly resilient, but that resilience can often be tested when they experience trauma. For many young people, the emotional scars of trauma can last a lifetime, affecting their mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life. This is especially true for children who have faced extreme circumstances such as abuse, neglect, or loss, often as part of child welfare systems.
Social Work Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2024
By Andrea Cooper Intimate partner violence remains a persistent scourge in American culture. Its hard to determine how frequently it occurs, given survivors fear of reporting. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates roughly 41% of women and 26% of men in the U.S. have experienced sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner.
Community Care
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The families first for children (FFC) model currently being tested in 10 areas is set to be rolled out to all local authorities, the chief social worker for children and families has said. The planned nationwide expansion of the approach – which involves enhancing early help for families, involving family networks more in decision making and establishing specialist child protection te
Nnatasha Tracy
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Looking for a meaningful last-minute gift? Discover the top-rated mental health charities that make a real impact. Whether you're honoring someone special or simply want to give back, these organizations are doing incredible work to support mental health and serious mental illness. Learn how your donation can make a difference today.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
The New Social Worker
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Rest therapies offer a holistic approach to managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), enhancing client well-being, promoting self-care, and providing coping strategies.
Beyond Advocacy
DECEMBER 22, 2024
If you are planning to arrive in Seattle early for the Society for Social Work and Research annual conference, we invite you to join CRISP, Wellbeing and Equity Innovations (WEI), and the University of Washington School of Social Work for an Innovation Day workshop on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Prof. Antoinette Lombard, President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), sends Season’s Greetings to you all!
Community Care
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Record numbers of social workers have retained their right to practise following the latest registration renewal round, the regulator has reported. Social Work England said 102,888 practitioners renewed their registration following the 2024 renewal period, up from 100,495 last year.
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National Casa Gal
DECEMBER 19, 2024
2024 has been a year of building and progress, thanks to the commitment of staff, volunteers, and supporters like you across our nation. Read More. The post 2024 MilestonesThe Year in Review appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
The New Social Worker
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The New Social Worker published 50 articles in 2024. Our list of Top 6 Articles for 2024 tells us the story of what social workers have been reading here. We look forward to seeing you, our readers, our friends, in 2025.
Beyond Advocacy
DECEMBER 16, 2024
From left: CRISP Director Charles E. Lewis, Jr, CSWE CEO Dr. Halaevalu Vakalahi, Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. Sylvia Garcia, NASW CEO Dr. Anthony Estreet.
Center for Child Protection
DECEMBER 18, 2024
On a beautiful, warm November day in Austin, the Center for Child Protection hosted its 3rd annual Family Resource Festival – a vibrant celebration that proved it truly takes a village to create a thriving, supportive community. Held on November 16th, the event provided families with a unique opportunity to connect with local organizations, discover valuable services, and network with one another.
Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.
You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.
Children’s Defense Fund
DECEMBER 13, 2024
By Marian Wright Edelman When poet, essayist, scholar, and activist Nikki Giovanni passed away on December 9, the world lost a singular voice. Young readers especially adored the dozen books she created for children, including beloved works like the Caldecott Honor Book and Coretta Scott King Award-winning Rosa, illustrated by Bryan Collier. In a 2022 interview with the Washington Post, when asked what she believed the role of childrens literature was, she answered: Childrens literature is the f
Michigan Social Work
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Greer Hamilton is a place-based researcher who examines how systems of oppression are embedded into the built environment and how they thus impact individuals health, well-being and use of public spaces. As a researcher, she uses community-engaged and arts-based approaches to understand study participants experiences with places. Prior to her work as a researcher, she worked in Buffalo, New York for nonprofits focused on health inequities and community capacity building.
CO4Kids
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Back to Blogs Community Blog Child Welfare Blog Using Evidence-Based Clearinghouses Finding the Right Program for Your Community: Why Reinvent the Wheel? Starting a new community program can feel overwhelming. It takes time, planning, and a lot of effort to figure out what will work best. But here’s a tipyou dont need to start from scratch. Evidence-based clearinghouses can guide you with proven solutions, and if you need help tailoring those solutions to your community, an implementation
Social Work Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2024
By Sekou “Koe” Murphy, MBA, BBA What are mission-driven profits? It simply means that an organization doesnt generate profits for profits sake, but those profits are generated for a higher ideal. Such as being used to expand services to the needy, invest in its people (e.g., training or pay equity) or provide for a stronger balance sheet so that the company has enough cash/investments to survive the inevitable downturn in its business.
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Center for Child Protection
DECEMBER 13, 2024
As the holiday season approaches, it’s likely that your focus will be shifting towards family, traditions, and making lasting memories. Its also a time when busy schedules and gatherings can create unique challenges for keeping children safe. By planning ahead and staying mindful, you can ensure the season remains both joyful and secure for the children and teens in your life.
Children’s Defense Fund
DECEMBER 20, 2024
By Marian Wright Edelman In many homes, this is the height of a long-anticipated season of celebrations, surprises, light, and joy. It is also a moment when many people across faiths are taking extra time to consider how they can share joy with others, especially children. Even as millions of people are preparing to celebrate the birth of a poor, homeless child threated by Herods violence whom Christians call Savior, there are fears about new threats to children and young people in our own land.
Michigan Social Work
DECEMBER 12, 2024
M. Candace Christensens research takes a critical feminist approach to community-engaged, qualitative, arts-based research methodologies that prevent and respond to gendered, racial and anti-LGBTQ+ violence. Their commitment to this approach is grounded in their positionalities as a Femme genderqueer, poly-sexual, artist-activist and survivor of sexual violence.
CCRC
DECEMBER 17, 2024
As we finish up our personal holiday shopping, all those gifts for friends and family need to be wrapped. But many people dont know that most wrapping paper is not recyclable because its made of multiple materials, like paper and plastic. It takes too much energy to recover the paper fibers, so this material is thrown away. This adds up to about 2.3 million pounds of wrapping paper in U.S. landfills each year, according to an article by Green Peace.
Swhelper
DECEMBER 11, 2024
The time has come for the holiday spirit to infuse almost every part of our lives. Festivity surrounds us, whether at the town square or the local grocery store.
Center for Child Protection
DECEMBER 18, 2024
As the season of giving kicks off, two dedicated youth ambassadors from the Loving Library brought warmth and joy to the Center for Child Protection, donating 100-200 books from their recent drive as well as a custom-built bookshelf. During their visit, ambassadors Deven Kancherla, 14, and Yuvraj Desai, 10, not only assembled the bookshelf but also added thoughtful touches like cozy pillows to create an inviting reading nook for children in the Centers play area.
American Board of Clinical Social Work
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The theoretical foundations, structure and techniques of Neurodynamic Couples Therapy provide built-in motivators that enhance a couples desire to stay in treatment. Those primary motivators arehope, respectand mutualunderstanding. Most people who seek mental health treatment are experiencing some level of hopelessness, so it logically follows that all good treatment should provide hope for improvement.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Issue- 29: Critical Perspectives about Service User Participation and Experiential Knowledge : The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) is pleased to announce the release of Volume 29 of Social Dialogue magazine, titled Critical Perspectives on Service User Participation and Experiential Knowledge. This volume features over 18 insightful presentations from educators and service users involved in the PowerUs projectan international network of teachers, researchers from scho
University of Connecticut
DECEMBER 20, 2024
9 am – 12 pm Instructor: Jennifer Berton, PhD, LICSW, CADC-II This workshop seeks to help social work supervisors to support staff working with children and families in crisis using various supervision models. Supervisors will learn to guide their staff in assessing the diverse needs, strengths, and limitations of their clients. The workshop will also explore techniques to support staff in ethical practice and effective communication with children, family members and family groups.
International Federation of Social Workers
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Current State and Issues of Professional Social Work Education in the Asia Pacific Region Development of Registration Systems for Qualification Holders The Japan College of Social Work is pleased to […]
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