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Social Workers: The Backbone of Reimagined 988 Emergency Crisis Services

Social Work Blog

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. Given that the social work profession is a principal component of that workforce, it is critical that we become fully informed about the implications of the advent of the 988 system for us. Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA, is the retired Senior Policy Advisor for the National Association of Social Workers.

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

Social Work Blog

It is essential that national organizations that have long advocated for social justice offer their support and resources to proactively support the passage of DRA. Disclaimer: The National Association of Social Workers invites members to share their expertise and experiences through Member Voices.

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

Social Work Blog

It is essential that national organizations that have long advocated for social justice offer their support and resources to proactively support the passage of DRA. Disclaimer: The National Association of Social Workers invites members to share their expertise and experiences through Member Voices.

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

Social Work Blog

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA The U.S. What are next steps for Social Workers and other Social Justice Activists? In the face of the tremendous aftershock of the court’s affirmative action decision, the question is what are the next steps for civil rights and social justice activists – including social workers.

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Overturning Roe v. Wade will disproportionately affect people of color; Here is what social workers should know

Social Work Blog

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. While most reproductive health and other social justice advocates expected the conservative-leaning court would “gut” Roe v. Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA, is the retired Senior Policy Advisor for the National Association of Social Workers. Getty Images. About The Author.

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Scholarship Recipients 2022

University of Connecticut

Mary Borecki Buck is an UConn School of Social Work alumna committed to supporting the education of future generations of social workers. This scholarship, created by Mary and her late husband, Raymond, will provide financial support to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work program. Charlotte M.

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Member Voices: The Death of Tyre Nichols — Lethal Police Encounters Continue Unabated

Social Work Blog

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA The widely televised tape of Tyre Nichols being mercilessly beaten by members of the Memphis Police Department was shocking beyond words. Disclaimer: The National Association of Social Workers invites members to share their expertise and experiences through Member Voices.

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