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NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill 2024

Social Work Blog

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.

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NASW Honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Social Work Blog

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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Exploring Post Graduate Licensure: LCSW vs. LMSW

Simmons University

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

Social Work Blog

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.

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Social Work Leaders attend NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

Social Work Blog

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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NASW to join White Ribbon Day in Congress

Social Work Blog

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.

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

Social Work Blog

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.