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Child Abuse Prevention Month

Social Work Blog

April Ferguson LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate Children and Adolescents April 2024 The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) acknowledges April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Below is an advocacy opportunity, educational resources, and related organizations to help social workers and others engage in Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

Vibrant Emotional Health, who is the current administrator of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, believes that this change will help increase accessibility to these much-needed services. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Initially, introduced in the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act (H.R. 2021, December 9). Vibrant and 988.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. There’s no right or wrong way to feel. However, it’s important to find healthy ways to cope when these events happen. Dynamics of Abuse . Mighty Oaks Foundation .

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“Overworked and Stretched Thin”: Burnout and Systemic Failure in School Social Work

Social Work Blog

The author writes: “Advocacy is a crucial aspect of the social work profession, and social workers are frequently powerful agents of change for social justice. In a recent issue of the journal Children & Schools , an article showcases the findings of a study on SSW burnout. Author: Stephanie L.

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“Overworked and Stretched Thin”: Burnout and Systemic Failure in School Social Work

Social Work Blog

The author writes: “Advocacy is a crucial aspect of the social work profession, and social workers are frequently powerful agents of change for social justice. In a recent issue of the journal Children & Schools , an article showcases the findings of a study on SSW burnout. Author: Stephanie L.

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Researchers Receive UConn Internal Funding Award to Study Refugee Community Sponsorship

University of Connecticut

During the Biden administration, the U.S. LCSW, along with recent UConn SSW alumna, Madri Hall-Faul, Ph.D., LCSW, along with recent UConn SSW alumna, Madri Hall-Faul, Ph.D., They hope to apply insights from Canada’s model to inform research and advocacy on similar approaches that could be implemented in the U.S.

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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

Social Work Blog

The association is committed to improving mental health services and advocates for public policy advocacy to improve the quality of care, access, reimbursement, research, and education in mental health. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. May 16, 2022. 5 th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium. Prepared by.