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2021 Albany, washington D.C., United NaTions ~ Virtual Advocacy Days

Social Work Synergy

We’re pleased to announce these social work advocacy days for Spring 2021, all virtual, as we act to keep ourselves and our communities safe during COVID-19. Edolphus “Ed” Towns, Former Congressman (Brooklyn) and social worker Dr. Jason Ostrander, Moderator, Sacred Heart University Hon. by Pat Shelly updated Mar.

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Compassionate Care: Elderly Protection and Advocacy

University of Connecticut

Qur-an Webb, MSW Thursday, August 22, 2024 Live Webinar 2 pm – 4 pm 2 CECs Registration Fee: $50 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors This training addresses a critical concern in today’s society by focusing on the protection of the elderly from abuse and neglect.

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Kathryn Libal, director of the Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute, has been promoted to full professor

University of Connecticut

On April 17, the University of Connecticut (UConn) Office of the Provost announced awards of promotion and/or tenure to faculty, including the School of Social Work’s Kathryn Libal, Ph.D. Libal’s scholarship has focused on the Middle East and United States. Libal’s scholarship has focused on the Middle East and United States.

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Celebrating March is Social Work Month

Beyond Advocacy

Policy and Politics Forum at New York University DC’s Abramson Family Auditorium, 1307 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005, featuring a presentation by Dr. Stephanie Boddie, Associate Professor of Church and Community Ministries at the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University. The day concludes with a 4:00 p.m.

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Demystifying the seats of power in Albany: Advocacy by social work students

Social Work Synergy

Before COVID-19 captured all our attention in order to meet the challenges of the changes in our academic, professional and personal lives, the University at Buffalo School of Social Work (UBSSW) traveled to Albany on March 3, 2020 for the annual Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD).

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Child Abuse Prevention Month

Social Work Blog

Below is an advocacy opportunity, educational resources, and related organizations to help social workers and others engage in Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Shelter, Inc. Welcomes New Annual Fund Manager

Shelter, Inc

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications and Public Relations from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and is proficient in various technical and data management systems. Kayla’s commitment to youth advocacy and community development, demonstrated through her work at BUILD, Inc.,