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How Social Workers can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Social workers can use the printed word, books, and poetry to empower clients, promote social justice, and offer hope By Heather Rose Artushin, LISW-CP The printed word can be used to empower clients and offer hope in troubled times. People have long understood the healing power of words. Nicholas Mazza Ph.D.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

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You asked, what are the 10 roles of social workers ? While I can provide a list of 10 common roles of social workers, it’s important to note that our roles often go beyond these. Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support.

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How Social Workers Can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Social workers can use the printed word, books, and poetry to empower clients, promote social justice, and offer hope By Heather Rose Artushin, LISW-CP People have long understood the healing power of words. Scherlong, LCSW-R, CHHC, SEP, PTR/CJT-CM is a licensed clinical social worker and the current president of the IFBPT.

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Federal Grants Available to Promote Elder Justice

Social Work Blog

As noted in a recent NASW Practice Perspective , social workers are currently involved in similar grant-funded programs and play critical roles in elder justice. Funding source: Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), U.S. Posted April 1, 2022. Details regarding each program and a brief resource list follow.

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NASW on amicus brief on case involving repatriation of a child, mother who suffered abuse

Social Work Blog

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and 13 other organizations on January 26, 2022 participated in an amicus brief filed in the United States Supreme Court in Golan v. Supreme Court is whether returning a child who has been exposed to extreme domestic violence to their country of residence would result in more harm.

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NASW to join White Ribbon Day in Congress

Social Work Blog

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. NASW will take part in White Ribbon Day in Congress on December 1, at 10:30 a.m.

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Day of Policy Action for the Violence Against Women Act with lead Senators and Actor Angelina Jolie

Social Work Blog

VAWA is a central way the Federal government responds to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. First signed into law in 1994, VAWA creates grant programs to provide services and housing to victims and survivors and training to improve the legal response to gender-based violence.