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NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill 2024

Social Work Blog

JULY 9, 2024

NASW members offer a critical and unique perspective of their community to their representatives in Congress,” says NASW’s Public Policy and Advocacy Manager Dina Kastner, MSS, MLSP. Raskin (D-MD) “Advocacy Day was a valuable opportunity to connect with our Minnesota congressional staff. Dr. Jaqueline Wade, LCSW. 1638) Grace F.

Advocacy

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Exploring Post Graduate Licensure: LCSW vs. LMSW

Simmons University

APRIL 8, 2019

Most MSW graduates complete coursework in a wide range of subjects, including clinical practice, social policy, human behavior, research, advocacy, and specific populations such as children or older adults. The post Exploring Post Graduate Licensure: LCSW vs. LMSW appeared first on SC-UMT.

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NASW to join White Ribbon Day in Congress

Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Obianuju “Uju” Berry, MD, MPH, Committee on Women’s Mental Health at the American Psychiatric Association Shawn Boynes, CEO of the American Counseling Association Roger Smith, Chief Advocacy Officer and General Counsel of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Space is limited.

Domestic Violence

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

Social Work Blog

JANUARY 7, 2022

Through CSL, students cultivate advocacy skills by identifying, investigating, and taking action to address concerns. Owens, LCSW , lecturer of social work, Jane Adams College of Social Work, University of Illinois Chicago. Owens, LCSW , lecturer of social work, Jane Adams College of Social Work, University of Illinois Chicago.

Schools

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COVID-19 and First Responder Social Workers: An Unexpected Mental Health Storm

Social Work Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

The article offers recommendations to ameliorate distress and promote advocacy efforts for readjustment. Monit Cheung, PhD, LCSW , is the Mary R. managing self-care. Authors: Holly Davies, MBA, MSW , doctoral candidate, Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston, Houston, TX.

Mental Health

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Child Abuse Prevention Month

Social Work Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

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.

Child Welfare

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NASW Honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Jo Seiders LCSW, CDE (Jo/Jo’s name only please) is NASW’s Senior Human Rights Policy Associate – DEI Native Americans founded our country, and we must elevate their visibility and prioritize their stories. They are central to our nation’s history and to its future.

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LCSW Social Worker Advocacy

Let’s Take Pride Back to its Basics

Social Work Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

By Cassie Brown, MSW, LCSW PRIDE (noun): 1) a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired 2) consciousness of one’s own dignity. June is Pride Month. This is Pride, everyone!

Code of Ethics

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NASW Supports Gun Violence Prevention in Schools

Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Gun-violence prevention is absolutely a social work issue and NASW supports advocacy and legislation that puts more school social workers in the education system. With preventative interventions and advocacy, school social workers can support safer school environments.

Schools

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NASW President: Association stands in solidarity with transgender people in aftermath of Texas directive

Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

NASW President Mildred “Mit” Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW. A message from National Association of Social Workers (NASW) President Mildred “Mit” Joyner. “NASW condemns Texas Gov.

Code of Ethics

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Join us for a Congressional Briefing: Improving Student Success through H.R. 7037

Social Work Blog

MARCH 24, 2022

Tiffany Walker, MSW, LCSW, School Social Worker (Certified) and Chief Executive Officer, Journey Therapy Center, Clifton, New Jersey. Nicole Other Medicine, MSW, LICSW, School Social Worker, Indian Education Program. Saint Paul Public Schools ISD #625, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

School Social Work

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

MAY 9, 2022

Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. 2021, December 9). Vibrant and 988. Vibrant Emotional Health. Department of Health and Human Services. National Institute of Mental Health. Prepared by. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work.

Crisis Intervention

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Why the Language We Use Matters

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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?NASW Member Voices: Supreme Courts Ends Affirmative Action. What are the Implications?

Social Work Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA The U.S. Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA, is a former senior policy advisor who continues to be active on a range social policy area including youth justice, immigration, criminal justice, and drug policy. With a 6-3 majority decision, SCOTUS declared in Students for Fair Admissions inc.

Diversity

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One Stone Meditation for Our Clients and Ourselves

University of Connecticut

APRIL 30, 2024

Participants will learn about his history with mindfulness, his advocacy for peace and social justice, and his connection to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

LCSW

LCSW Advocacy Anxiety

Bill introduced to grow nation’s mental health and behavioral workforce

Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This is a step in the right direction to meet the needs of individuals in a mental health professionals shortage area and help bolster the social work workforce,” NASW CEO Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, said. Take time to real the full press release.

Mental Health

Mental Health Recovery Disorder LCSW

Community Spotlight Series

Center for Child Protection

JUNE 26, 2024

At the Center for Child Protection, we are deeply committed to ending the cycle of child abuse through advocacy, education, and community support. These series update our staff on the latest resources, enable comprehensive support for families, and strengthen advocacy through collaboration. It’s the ideal situation for families.

Community Outreach

Community Outreach Domestic Violence Advocacy Medicaid

NASW Member Voices: The Democracy Restoration Act is a Civil and Voting Rights Imperative

Social Work Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Because Senate leadership felt DRA should be more closely aligned with the broader voting rights advocacy movement, they decided DRA should be carved out as a standalone bill. About The Author Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA, is the retired Senior Policy Advisor for the National Association of Social Workers.

Criminal Justice

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Who is Thich Nhat Hanh and How do I do His “One Stone” Meditation with Clients?

University of Connecticut

AUGUST 25, 2022

deGraffenried, LCSW. Participants will learn about his history with mindfulness, his advocacy for peace and social justice, and his connection to Dr. Participants will learn about his history with mindfulness, his advocacy for peace and social justice, and his connection to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 50 – All Others.

Advocacy

Advocacy LCSW

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

Social Work Blog

JULY 17, 2023

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. However, social workers must find ways to fine-tune this ability to advocate not only for client needs, but also for themselves as individuals and for the profession more broadly.

School Social Work

School Social Work Schools LCSW Mental Health

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

Social Work Blog

JULY 17, 2023

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. However, social workers must find ways to fine-tune this ability to advocate not only for client needs, but also for themselves as individuals and for the profession more broadly.

School Social Work

School Social Work Schools LCSW Mental Health

Writing Letters for Gender-Affirming Healthcare

University of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2024

Gilbert, LCSW Sat, April 20, 2024 Live Webinar 10 am – 12 pm 2 CECs – this program provides 2 hours of content on cultural competence Registration Fee: $50 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors Link will be emailed when your registration is complete.

Healthcare

Healthcare Medicaid LCSW Advocacy

NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Veterans Families United is a not-for-profit organization that offers a comprehensive website and resource bank for identifying and helping veterans and families who may need assistance in understanding and coping with war-related illness. Prepared by. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social work.

Disorder

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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

Relias

MARCH 12, 2024

Leia Salzman, PhD, LCSW, from the Tulane University School of Social Work, describes collective trauma as “an event, or series of events that shatters the experience of safety for a group, or groups, of people.” Collective trauma occurs when this type of event happens to an entire community.

Healthcare

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Library Social Work: Meeting People Where They Are

Social Work Blog

JULY 14, 2023

We really see the libraries taking over as community centers and community hubs in a lot of these communities.”

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Library Social Work: Meeting People Where They Are

Social Work Blog

JULY 14, 2023

We really see the libraries taking over as community centers and community hubs in a lot of these communities.”

LMSW

LMSW LCSW University Social Worker

The Democracy Restoration Act is a Civil and Voting Rights Imperative | NASW Member Voices

Social Work Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Because Senate leadership felt DRA should be more closely aligned with the broader voting rights advocacy movement, they decided DRA should be carved out as a standalone bill. About The Author Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA, is the retired Senior Policy Advisor for the National Association of Social Workers.

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice LCSW Social Worker Advocacy

BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

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.

Justice and Corrections

Justice and Corrections LMSW Schools Mental Health

Gun Violence Continues: No End in Sight

Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Mel Wilson, MBA, LCSW – NASW Senior Policy Adviser Lewiston, Maine has become the latest city to capture the nation’s attention when 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in shootings at multiple locations in this town of less than 40,000 people. This tragedy followed a depressingly familiar pattern.

LCSW

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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

Social Work Blog

MAY 6, 2022

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. Prepared by. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. 1 Mental health by the Numbers.

Mental Health

Mental Health Administration Interventional Substance Abuse

NASW Member Voices: Unfortunately, mass shootings are small part of the America’s larger gun violence problem

Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA, is the retired Senior Policy Advisor for the National Association of Social Workers. This blog was prepared by Mel Wilson in his personal capacity and does not necessarily reflect the view of the National Association of Social Workers. About The Author.

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice LCSW Social Worker Schools

NASW Member Voices: White House Move to Decriminalize Marijuana at federal level should be followed by states

Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

. . By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA, is the retired Senior Policy Advisor for the National Association of Social Workers. In a recent surprise announcement, President Biden informed the nation that he was taking two significant steps related to federal marijuana policy. About The Author.

Justice and Corrections

Justice and Corrections Criminal Justice Administration LCSW

John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA): The Time is Now

Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

By Mel Wilson, MBA, LCSW – NASW Senior Policy Adviser The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) applauds the reintroduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA) by Maryland Democratic Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin.

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LCSW Social Worker Advocacy

NASW Member Voices: A Voting Rights Victory from the Supreme Court

Social Work Blog

JUNE 14, 2023

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA The United States Supreme Court on June 8 made an important and unexpected decision by rejecting Alabama’s gerrymandered redistricting map that grossly diluted the Black vote. House Therefore, it is heartening the voting rights advocacy community seems to be putting the Milligan ruling in proper context.

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice LCSW Advocacy Social Worker

Researchers Receive UConn Internal Funding Award to Study Refugee Community Sponsorship

University of Connecticut

OCTOBER 16, 2024

LCSW, along with recent UConn SSW alumna, Madri Hall-Faul, Ph.D., LCSW, along with recent UConn SSW alumna, Madri Hall-Faul, Ph.D., Libal’s interest in working with refugees began in 2007 when she and Harding initiated research to understand social work’s role in advocacy for Iraqi refugees who had been displaced after the U.S.-led

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Interviewing Advocacy Healthcare LCSW

SSW Faculty and Students Present at 2024 SSWR Annual Conference

University of Connecticut

JANUARY 3, 2024

&nbsp Saturday, January 13 Time: 8:00 – 9:30 AM ePoster Presentation: Unpacking Neutrality Discourse in Social Work: Exploring Twitter Responses to Anti-Trans Legislation Location: Marquis BR Salon RM: 6, ML 2 Author(s): Gio Iacono, PhD ; Jemel Aguilar, PhD, LCSW, MPH; Leah Holle, MAR, LCSW, CEDS.

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Social Work Leaders attend NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

Social Work Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

The Advocacy Day is part of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Association Leadership Meeting that is attended by social work leaders from across the country “NASW’s Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill is an opportunity for social workers to share their knowledge, experience and expertise with Congressional lawmakers and their staff.

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Why the John Lewis Voting Rights Bill is Crucial

Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

By Mel Wilson, MBA, LCSW NASW Senior Policy Adviser The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA) was reintroduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) on September 19, with support of Democratic Congressional leadership and the voting rights advocacy community.

Advocacy

Advocacy LCSW

NASW Member Voices: Worsening Systemic Intolerance is an Existential Threat to our Nation

Social Work Blog

MARCH 24, 2023

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA America, seemingly suddenly, finds itself in the middle of the most existentially threatening crisis of racism and intolerance since the events leading up to and including the Civil War. Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA, is the retired Senior Policy Advisor for the National Association of Social Workers.

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice LCSW Advocacy Social Worker

NASW Member Voices: It is crucial Democratic Coalition that delivered Midterm Elections Successes Must Stay Intact for 2024

Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA, is the retired Senior Policy Advisor for the National Association of Social Workers. Photo of demonstrators at the 2018 Women’s March from Mirah Curzer of Unsplash. While that danger has by no means dissipated, it has certainly has been stalled by the Midterm Elections outcome.

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice LCSW Social Worker Engagement

NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill 2024

Exploring Post Graduate Licensure: LCSW vs. LMSW

Trending Sources

NASW to join White Ribbon Day in Congress

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

COVID-19 and First Responder Social Workers: An Unexpected Mental Health Storm

Child Abuse Prevention Month

NASW Honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Let’s Take Pride Back to its Basics

NASW Supports Gun Violence Prevention in Schools

NASW President: Association stands in solidarity with transgender people in aftermath of Texas directive

Join us for a Congressional Briefing: Improving Student Success through H.R. 7037

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Why the Language We Use Matters

?NASW Member Voices: Supreme Courts Ends Affirmative Action. What are the Implications?

One Stone Meditation for Our Clients and Ourselves

Bill introduced to grow nation’s mental health and behavioral workforce

Community Spotlight Series

NASW Member Voices: The Democracy Restoration Act is a Civil and Voting Rights Imperative

Who is Thich Nhat Hanh and How do I do His “One Stone” Meditation with Clients?

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

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

Writing Letters for Gender-Affirming Healthcare

NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

Library Social Work: Meeting People Where They Are

Library Social Work: Meeting People Where They Are

The Democracy Restoration Act is a Civil and Voting Rights Imperative | NASW Member Voices

BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

Gun Violence Continues: No End in Sight

NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

NASW Member Voices: Unfortunately, mass shootings are small part of the America’s larger gun violence problem

NASW Member Voices: White House Move to Decriminalize Marijuana at federal level should be followed by states

John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA): The Time is Now

NASW Member Voices: A Voting Rights Victory from the Supreme Court

Researchers Receive UConn Internal Funding Award to Study Refugee Community Sponsorship

SSW Faculty and Students Present at 2024 SSWR Annual Conference

Social Work Leaders attend NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

Why the John Lewis Voting Rights Bill is Crucial

NASW Member Voices: Worsening Systemic Intolerance is an Existential Threat to our Nation

NASW Member Voices: It is crucial Democratic Coalition that delivered Midterm Elections Successes Must Stay Intact for 2024

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