International Federation of Social Workers
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) will play a key role in advancing social work perspectives at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa from 20 […]
Nnatasha Tracy
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Partnering with Otsuka Pharmaceuticals for World Mental Health Day has sparked controversy, but I believe collaboration with pharmaceutical companies can benefit patient advocacy and innovation. While I understand the skepticism around "big pharma," my work with Otsuka is about amplifying patient voices and ensuring medication development includes our needs.
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Social Work Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2024
By Jo Seiders NASW Senior Human Rights Policy Associate – DEI As with most holidays, the history behind their recognition is complex, with perspectives that are dynamic and intersectional. Social workers, who continuously advocate for justice across cultures, must create space for reflection and education to foster inclusivity. This includes promoting policies that elevate those who are underrepresented and those whose perspectives are often neglected.
Children’s Defense Fund
OCTOBER 10, 2024
For Immediate Release The court will hear oral arguments to cases that concern the legality of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and whether families can intervene as parties in ‘Texas v. DHS’ Media Contact: John Henry, jhenry@childrensdefense.org , Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679 AUSTIN, TX —Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in two cases that will largely determine the futures of hundreds of thousands of children and their famil
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Community Care
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. An expert on adultification bias against black children and young people has been appointed as the first national kinship care ambassador by the Department for Education (DfE). Jahnine Davis’s role will involve supporting and challenging councils to improve practice, amplifying children’s voices and those of under-represented groups and championing kinship care within government
The Guardian
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Revitalise says challenges ‘insurmountable’ due to local authority cuts, higher running costs and fall in donations Britain’s only specialist respite holiday provider for severely disabled people and their carers is to close because of financial difficulties, in what has been called a bellwether example of the UK’s growing social care crisis. Revitalise , a charity that runs unique state-of-the-art respite stays, offering 24-hour care at two specially adapted hotels, said local authority cuts, c
Social Work With Adults
OCTOBER 10, 2024
“Please put on your own mask before assisting others”. How often have we heard this instruction as our plane prepares for take-off? How often do we think to apply this message to our own safety at work? As we mark World Mental Health Day , it is fitting that this year’s theme is ‘ workplace mental health ’, an important consideration whatever your job or industry.
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