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NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill 2024

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By Rachel Boyer, MSW, LMSW Ahead of the 2024 NASW National Conference, more than 200 social workers from 36 states and one U.S. The purpose of these meetings was to build bipartisan support for key legislation that will expand access to care and assist the social work workforce. House and Senate on June 18, 2024.

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NASW Supports Gun Violence Prevention in Schools

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The panelists discussed contributing factors to school gun violence, the school social workers role in creating a safe learning environment, and preventative practices to reduce violence in schools. Given the concerns around school gun violence, school social workers are an integral part to ensuring safety in the education system.

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

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The pandemic has also significantly impacted social workers who face hidden mental health consequences. A recent article in the journal Social Work , co-published by NASW and Oxford University Press, highlights this issue. The article offers recommendations to ameliorate distress and promote advocacy efforts for readjustment.

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NASW to join White Ribbon Day in Congress

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The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is a proud partner of White Ribbon VA , a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs. To RSVP email advocacy@socialworkers.org in Room 2044 of the Rayburn House Office Building.

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NASW Honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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Social workers, who continuously advocate for justice across cultures, must create space for reflection and education to foster inclusivity. As social workers, we have a duty to advocate against all forms of injustice. Jo Seiders LCSW, CDE (Jo/Jo’s name only please) is NASW’s Senior Human Rights Policy Associate – DEI

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Child Abuse Prevention Month

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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.

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

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School social workers are uniquely positioned to elevate student voices, hone their critical thinking skills, and capitalize on their strengths and assets. Through CSL, students cultivate advocacy skills by identifying, investigating, and taking action to address concerns. Aubrey Thornton, LCSW , is therapist, Search, Inc.,

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