Social Work Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

This user-friendly resource can assist in developing organizational responses to policy issues, conducting policy analysis, and working in advocacy coalitions. Ecosocial Work: Environmental Practice and Advocacy, edited by Rachel Forbes and Kelly Smith, answers that call with chapters that include theoretical frameworks and innovative tools.

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Disability is also not considered as a social identity in diversity […]. As a disabled social worker myself, I often notice that the disability community is not recognized as a cultural group. View Full Article - What Do You Know About Disability Cultural Competence?

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The next time I teach a course on diversity and inclusion, I plan to ask students to create a board about a culture different from their own, and then find someone who identifies with that culture from outside the class to review for feedback. This assignment can easily be incorporated across multiple courses in a sequence.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Additionally, you may refer clients to other resources and professionals, including support groups and medical practitioners, based on their diverse needs. Client Advocacy Client advocacy is a core aspect of social work, reflecting a commitment to improving the lives of those who may face challenges in advocating for themselves.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 9, 2022

In addition, there is a need to ensure that 988 services are inclusive to diverse and historically marginalized groups such as LGBTQIA + individuals, youth, rural populations, and Black, Latin, A/O/X, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islanders and People of Color.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 14, 2023

Job Security and Diverse Career Opportunities Social work is a growing field with many opportunities for advancement. This diversity of career options means that social workers can find a job that matches their skills, interests and unique perspective. Benefits of being a social worker 7.Advocacy

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All For Kids

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Their discussion focused on the critical importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in shaping effective programs and fostering inclusive environments for children and families.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

This month, and every month, recognize and affirm that you are, in the words of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, treating every LGBTQIA2S+ person (perhaps including yourself) “in a caring and respectful fashion, mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity” (NASW, 2021).

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Social Work Blog

MAY 16, 2023

By Jo Seiders, LCSW, CDE May 17 th is commonly recognized as International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia — a day many people around the globe celebrate gender and sexual diversity and collectively confront oppression, discrimination, intolerance, and violence that many LGBTQIA2S+ folks experience daily.

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CO4Kids

AUGUST 14, 2024

Over the three-day conference, speakers from diverse initiatives and community organizations led group discussions and self-reflection activities to teach strategies for professionals to more effectively work with youth and communities.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

It is expected that this book will be used by academics, policy makers, social work students, lecturers, non-governmental and government agencies, and other stakeholders to promote advocacy for vulnerable client groups affected by climate change. Climate Change & Gender Diverse Populations: Sexual Orientation, LGBTQ Community members 7.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Through these various roles, Natasha has a voice in advocating for the equitable practices for diverse students across the school, within curriculum and activities that are provided at the school. Part of this work is supporting staff in recognizing their biases and its impact on educating student from diverse backgrounds.

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University of Connecticut

AUGUST 11, 2022

Included are care transitions, acute health crises, management of chronic conditions, navigating health and long-term care systems, and the intersections of these issues with cultural diversity. Supervisors explore techniques for supporting teams in service planning, health education, and health advocacy.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

T]hese diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are poisoning the scientific establishment and the medical establishment now.” The Times discussion of academic freedom does not discuss a concomitant responsibility: academic. Wax proclaimed that “there is essentially no science being done in a place like Malaysia.

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University of Connecticut

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The topic connects to diversity in allowing participants to attend to the diverse background of their clients in the specific questions that are utilized, as well as specific ideas in how to ask the questions, (e.g. language, non-verbal communication, vocal tone). language, non-verbal communication, vocal tone).

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

Social work is not merely a profession; it is a profound calling that embraces the multifaceted nature of human existence, embracing the diversity of experiences and backgrounds that shape our world. From direct client interaction to policy advocacy, social workers can make an impact at various levels.

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University of Connecticut

JANUARY 22, 2024

The topic connects to diversity in allowing participants to attend to the diverse background of their clients in the specific questions that are utilized, as well as specific ideas in how to ask the questions, (e.g. language, non-verbal communication, vocal tone). language, non-verbal communication, vocal tone).

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The topic connects to diversity in allowing participants to attend to the diverse background of their clients in the speci?c It connects to advocacy because the better the clinical interview, the better treatment the clients will receive; treatment the clients deserve and need to build a healthy life.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Women who lead effectively know the importance of lifting as we climb—of bringing other women along—and that mentoring is a critical component to the leadership development process.

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Community Care

MAY 14, 2024

“Unsustainable pressure on providers”, affecting implementation of councils’ section 5 duty to promote diversity and quality in the provision of services. Rationing of care and support, leading to unmet and under-met need. Growing and increasingly unsustainable pressures on carers.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

Ecosocial Work: Environmental Practice and Advocacy answers that call with chapters that include theoretical frameworks and innovative tools. Learn more about all NASW Press titles, including books, eBooks, reference works, journals, brochures, and standards by visiting the Press website.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MARCH 10, 2023

tannt@suss.edu.sg Advancing Social Work Practice, Policy and Research – Series Editor: Professor PK Shajahan Professor P.K. tannt@suss.edu.sg Advancing Social Work Practice, Policy and Research – Series Editor: Professor PK Shajahan Professor P.K.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Ecosocial Work: Environmental Practice and Advocacy answers that call with chapters that include theoretical frameworks and innovative tools. In the past 30 years, the United States has undergone an unprecedented and accelerated growth in the diversity of its population.

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Relias

DECEMBER 15, 2023

8 – Commitment to patient advocacy The concept of advocacy is a core tenet of health care, from the Hippocratic oath to nearly every hospital’s mission statement in one phrasing or another — keep patients safe and deliver the highest quality of care. Cultural awareness also factors in when working as part of a clinical team.

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Michigan Social Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Sanders led the organization’s federal policy analysis, regulatory and legislative advocacy and coalition building efforts. Before joining MCYJ in 2014, Smith co-managed a youth diversion program in Skokie, IL. While working on his MSW degree, Smith interned with the Washtenaw County Michigan Prisoner Reentry Initiative and MCYJ.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

Addressing Diversity in PTSD Treatment: Clinical Considerations and Guidance for the Treatment of PTSD in LGBTQ Populations .

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 4, 2022

“Rethinking Social Work’s Role in a Rapidly Changing World : by Antoinette Lombard and Andre Viviers offer an overview of the need for social work in teh 21st century to adopt a more transformative social-policy approach, including policy advocacy. Working with diverse and vulnerable groups to promote social justice.

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Children’s Defense Fund

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The only national, multi-issue advocacy organization working at the intersection of child well-being and racial justice, CDF advances the well-being of America’s most diverse generation, the 74 million children and youth under the age of 18 and 30 million young adults under the age of 25.

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Social Work Haven

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The role of the social worker becomes increasingly important as communities become more diverse. Examples of intervention strategies include counselling, crisis intervention, community organisation, case management, advocacy, and active listening. Knowledge of social work intervention strategies is central to the social work role.

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Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

For more information about all NASW Press titles, including books, eBooks , reference works, journals, brochures, and standards, visit the NASW Press website.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Examples of macro social work include: policy analysis and advocacy, community organising, program evaluation, developing and managing community-based programs, working with government agencies, and conducting research. What are examples of macro social work? What skills do macro social workers need? Why is macro theory important?

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

There are several types of social work, including clinical, direct practice, community organising and advocacy, policy making, and research. Community organising and advocacy social workers advocate for people within their communities to ensure that their needs are met.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 17, 2023

This Jewish American Heritage Month, NASW encourages all Americans to come together in the fight against antisemitism and all forms of hatred, and to honor the rich diversity that is the strength of our nation. Resources: [link] Fight Antisemitism | ADL

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Relias

JULY 25, 2023

When COVID-19 entered the picture, “this really very quickly and profoundly altered the way that behavioral health care services are provided,” Frankie Berger, Director of State Policy and Advocacy for the National Council for Behavioral Health, said. At that point, training on diversity, equity, and inclusion became a stronger need.

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Community Care

MARCH 3, 2023

It said that “unclear, complex and energy-sapping” complaints processes, inaccessible information and a lack of advocacy were undermining people’s ability to challenge local authority decisions.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 26, 2023

Advocacy and Community Organising 10.Research Advocacy and Community Organising, 10. Communication Skills Social workers must be able to effectively communicate in various settings with diverse groups of people. Critical thinking skills 2.Conflict Conflict resolution skills 3.Decision Decision making skills 4.Problem-solving

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 8, 2023

Diversity Quotes Diversity is Beauty. We need to give each other the space to grow; to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. Advocacy Quotes If people were silent, nothing would change. Be courageous enough to hold onto the fights that you need to, but also brave enough to let go of what is not worth fighting for.

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