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CCRC 2025 Policy Conference Recap

CCRC

CCRCs 2025 Policy Conference brought together experts to discuss health equity, economic stability, policy and advocacy, and partnerships. CCRC Research Director Susan Savage moderated a panel on Domestic Violence and the treatment of survivors in the health care setting and referenced CCRC research on the barriers to resources for survivors.

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SSW Alumni Spotlight: Barbie Nadal-Cristofaro, MSW

University of Connecticut

Currently, my role as Vice-Chair for Interval House Connecticut allows me to create awareness on domestic violence and intimate partner violence issues; it is the largest safe house in the state. I am proud to serve my community and give back to the very agency that I once resided in.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending September 26, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Fong will be interviewed at the second of these two events sponsored by the City University of New York School of Law. Last week, we highlighted a story from The Boston Globe about how the Massachusetts family police agency persecutes survivors of domestic violence. Martin Guggenheim “the best book of its kind I’ve ever read.”

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

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. Advocacy takes various forms, including individual, organisational, and systemic levels. Client Advocacy 6. What are the roles of social worker?

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NASW Member Voices: Money in Politics Increasingly Benefits Wealthy, Special Interests

Social Work Blog

Her social work experience has served new mothers, domestic violence victims, health care workers, children in schools, veterans, and others. Jessica Hare, BSW, MSW, DSW, serves as vice president-outreach at American Promise, a nonpartisan organization advocating a For Our Freedom Amendment to the U.S.

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Ultimate Social Work Intervention Strategies

Social Work Haven

School social work intervention strategies. Examples of intervention strategies include counselling, crisis intervention, community organisation, case management, advocacy, and active listening. This can involve bringing people together, providing information about available services, or providing support for advocacy efforts.

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Strong Social Work Personal Statement Examples

Social Work Haven

Early Inspirations: High School and Beyond From the earliest days of high school, I found myself drawn to social issues and the incredible work done by social workers in our communities. One of the defining moments in my life came when I volunteered at a local shelter for survivors of domestic violence.