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Addressing Equity in Schools: Youth Participatory Action Research and Transformative Social and Emotional Learning during COVID-19

Social Work Blog

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. Chicago, IL.

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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. Tertiary prevention efforts are interventions for families that have experienced ACES.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has further exacerbated the need to improve access to crisis intervention services. It will also allow for more cost-effective early intervention strategies to reduce health care spending. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline reported receiving almost 2.4

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NASW Supports Gun Violence Prevention in Schools

Social Work Blog

NASW highlighted the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration, threat assessments , Multi-Tiered System of Support interventions and the importance of safe storage and responsible gun ownership. With preventative interventions and advocacy, school social workers can support safer school environments.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

The NCTSN has trained more than two million professionals in trauma-informed interventions. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Hundreds of thousands more are benefiting from the other community services, website resources, webinars, educational products, community programs, and more. Prepared by. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social work.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

With aspirations of receiving my LCSW following my degree, the opportunities I was able to have in this placement allow for me to have a better overall understanding of the importance of clinical work. My professional goals are to obtain my LMSW and LCSW while continuing to support marginalized communities.

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Human Trafficking: A Hidden Crisis and How You Can Help

Shelter, Inc

Santa Maria, MSW, LCSW. Focus on Prevention and Intervention Prepare communities to recognize red flags and how to respond effectively. Advocacy and Awareness Influencing policy changes and public perception. Dispel Stereotypes Trafficking isnt limited to kidnappings or strangers; it happens in all communities.