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The International Association Of Schools Of Social
JULY 17, 2025
Key Highlights : Innovative approaches to curriculum development and professional training Reflections on intersectional rights, intergenerational trauma, and peacebuilding Engagement with human rights, ethics, and social work values Strategies to tackle modern challenges such as disinformation, militarism, and social distrust Advocacy for reproductive (..)
2025: By now, Children’s Rights has dramatically changed course , engaging in advocacy and litigation geared to the only approach that works to keep children safe: doing more to end the needless removal of children. But that year , Tennessee took away 22% more children than it did the year the lawsuit was filed.
Acosta is dedicated to creating positive change and fostering inclusivity within diverse communities and proactively seeks opportunities to engage with underrepresented groups. She helped co-create the SSW Student Government Advocacy Committee, amplifying the voices of diverse students.
CCRC will be part of the 2025 Federal Early Childhood Advocacy Day on capitol hill in Washington D.C. In addition to the advocacy day, a briefing is scheduled in the afternoon with California ECE Advocates. A Q&A session will follow the panels, offering an opportunity to engage with experts and advocates in the field.
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The pilot also included support from the Center for the Study of Social Policy, and from colleagues at New Yorkers For Children who managed the monthly payments to participants.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
JUNE 12, 2025
This year’s theme beautifully intertwined historical reflection with forward-thinking strategies, inspiring us all to engage more deeply in global social work and advocacy within international policy.
The path to behavioral health equity begins with intentional action and a commitment to ongoing learning, reflection, and advocacy. Educate: Engage in perspective-taking through books and documentaries, and evaluate clients as individuals. Collaboration: Engage clients in shared decision-making to reduce power imbalances.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
JULY 1, 2025
During discussions with Jorge and Francisco, we envisioned the creation of a World Social Work Compendium, engaging experts from all five continents. Economic crises, forced migrations, climate change, and digital transformations are reshaping the way we engage with individuals, families, and communities.
’ They were encouraged to wear these shirts in their daily lives, engaging with voting-age young people and encouraging them to vote by Election Day, November 5. ‘ Our Voices Matter’ will be the theme of our Social Work Day on the Hill on March 19, 2025, and our Student Advocacy Day on March 20, 2025.
Media Contact: John Henry, jhenry@childrensdefense.org , Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679 KNOXVILLE, TN —On Wednesday, Children’s Defense Fund, the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children and young people, will hold its annual Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute in downtown Knoxville.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Students for Global Change(SGC), in collaboration with the Students Association for Micro Social Work, is organizing an international virtual conference on 24th of March 2025 for social work students to showcase the contributions of social work students in addressing global challenges through research and practice, foster opportunities for peer engagement, (..)
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
JULY 18, 2025
This major regional event brings together social work professionals, educators, researchers, and students to engage in critical dialogue, share best practices, and explore innovative responses to contemporary social and environmental challenges.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
MAY 19, 2025
Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on key topics such as international standards, localized practices, and institutional innovation. Their input provided valuable guidance for enhancing and institutionalizing Nanjing University’s DSW program.
This entrenched harm highlights the pressing necessity for advocacy and policy reforms aimed at mitigating political violence, safeguarding LGBTQ+ individuals, and fostering a society grounded in equity and inclusion. How can social workers help?
This user-friendly resource can assist in developing organizational responses to policy issues, conducting policy analysis, and working in advocacy coalitions. In the face of the accelerating climate crisis, social workers must proactively engage with clients and communities and respond to the growing impacts of environmental injustices.
Loss of Human Connection: Social work is rooted in human connectiontrust, empathy, and the ability to engage with clients in their most vulnerable moments. The future of social work depends on our engagement and leadership in this transformation. Social work has always been a profession rooted in justice and advocacy.
Regardless of who holds the position of HHS Secretary, NASW will: Engage with HHS leadership to ensure that social workers’ voices are heard in policy decisions affecting health care, mental health, and social services. Advocate for robust funding for programs that support social workers and the communities they serve.
I invite you to join our CRISP PALS (Political Advocacy Leaders) LinkedIn group. In the coming weeks and months, we will host virtual forums on social work engagement in the political arena. Let’s start discussing how we move forward because those vulnerable populations who depend on social work need our attention more than ever.
The good news is you can continue to follow us on Facebook and these other platforms: Bluesky @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social Threads @naswsocialworkers On our LinkedIn company page YouTube @socialworkers And TikTok @nasw_socialworkers If you are a member of NASW, you can also engage with us on MyNASW. Thank you for your understanding.
Additionally, they will learn how to contact their elected representatives to express support for these essential programs and explore opportunities to engage in future advocacy efforts. We must continue to amplify the voices of those impacted and engage our elected officials.
As one of the largest investors in prevention in the United States, All For Kids is dedicated to protecting vulnerable children through advocacy and treatment. cdc.gov Child Sexual Abuse : Involves engaging a child in sexual activities, including exposure to pornography, unwanted sexual touching, or exploitation.
Independent advocacy The secretary of state is required to make regulations to make provision for the appointment of independent advocates. This applies where the individual experiences substantial difficulty in understanding relevant information or communicating their views, wishes and feelings. How would assisted dying be provided?
It helps you get engaged mindfully and meaningfully. When you are contacting your congressperson, you have a specific topic you want to address, and you are better informed to direct your advocacy. I am watching my local news which has had several stories recently about the effects of funding freezes.
For leading the way in father engagement with our Nurturing Fathers program, CCRC is being honored with the Shine a Light award. Each year, we kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month with this event as a powerful reminder of the light that shines through acts of kindness, advocacy, and service, the organization said of its awards.
And the head of a trade association for childrens advocacy centers, where many such exams are performed, says the real problem is agencies arent doing enough of them. In The Grio, Shereen White, director of advocacy and policy at Childrens Rights, and Prof. The state family police agency has an interesting defense.
The United Nations definition of human rights violations includes, When a state engages in human rights violations, various actors can be involved such as police, judges, prosecutors, government officials, and more.
Their deputies and detectives actively engage with families, investigate reports thoroughly, and work closely with the community to prevent abuse before it happens. Elected Sheriff in 2016, Sheriff Hernandez is one of only seven female sheriffs in Texas history, leading with a focus on justice and victim advocacy.
I think some radical advocacy is a great thing and social workers are trained for this. Where those circles meet is your place to engage. Neither really made an impact. But still, I enjoyed it. Sometimes we cant do a big thing but want to do something. I want to encourage you to do whatever suits you.
Join NASWs Advocacy Efforts Stay engaged with our policy updates and action alerts. JaBree Harris, MSW is NASWs Public Policy and Advocacy Manager. Educate Your Clients and Communities Many people dont know how this bill could impact their right to vote. Host discussions, share resources, and empower others to speak out.
This need is even more crucial when we’re engaged with human dynamics that require intense engagement, empathy, and advocacy. Social Workers Are Human. As such, we must attend to our human-ness.
Indeed, the marketing efforts initially involved even more troubling practices; as noted below, CareDash modified this practice in response to NASW’s advocacy. As a result of NASW’s advocacy efforts, BetterHelp has agreed to stop promoting itself on the site and stop participating in these practices.
Social workers have a long tradition of social justice and political advocacy – to include working to expand and protect voting rights and promote voter registration. Getty Images. Our essential work on behalf of protecting voting rights is needed now more than ever. and ways in which social workers can promote and mobilize voters.
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and rise in racial injustices signaled the need to engage students in macro-level interventions to maximize their contributions to their schools, communities, and society. Through CSL, students cultivate advocacy skills by identifying, investigating, and taking action to address concerns.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
The organized field visits to the History Museum of BiH, Forgotten Children of War and Srebrenica Memorial Center provided an innate understanding of the BiH’s social context and an opportunity to explore what does principles of human rights, justice and civic engagement might mean in a postwar and post-genocide reality. and Julia M.
This thought-provoking and reader-friendly text prepares students for class engagement, lobbying activities, meeting with legislators, and serving their local communities.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
AUGUST 16, 2022
student competencies to “engage anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice (ADEI)” and “advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental. Integration of advocacy and support for human rights in social work distance education curricula, research, and social work practice. HUMAN RIGHTS.
But it’s hard to imagine anything that more perfectly captures the banality of child welfare thinking than this waste of $20 million: Five organizations will spend this federal grant money to create a “Quality Improvement Center on Engaging Youth in Finding Permanency.” And what will these groups do with the $20 million?
Here is an example from an infographic assignment I developed with colleagues : Purpose: This infographic assignment aims to help students practice advocacy & brokering skills as it relates to a human service issue and/or topic.
The State of Medicaid Programs and the Need for Grassroots Advocacy. These issues bring the importance of grassroot advocacy to the forefront for DSPs and IDD organizations. Though the term ‘grassroots advocacy’ is used frequently, it can be hard for DSPs to know how to advocate for themselves. Secondly, engage in the system.
While the assignment appeared to promote overall learning about the HBSE concepts from the course, the more interesting finding for me was that students recognized the value of using social media to engage in professional development. I think this is a key skill for social workers as the amount of evidence-informed knowledge is ever-growing.
Moral disengagement can be addressed by meaningful efforts on social workers’ part to engage in self-care, burnout and impairment prevention, organizational reform, and policy advocacy.” The author writes, “t is imperative that social workers understand the nature and causes of moral disengagement.
By looking at youth and young adults from varying nationalities, we hope to learn about what motivates or hinders them from being actively engaged in addressing climate change.
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