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Social Work Research and the Political Arena

Beyond Advocacy

If you are planning to arrive in Seattle early for the Society for Social Work and Research annual conference, we invite you to join CRISP, Wellbeing and Equity Innovations (WEI), and the University of Washington School of Social Work for an Innovation Day workshop on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

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International Seminar on Social Welfare in Asia and the Pacific Rim

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

The Social Work Research Institute, Japan College of Social Work, is delighted to invite you to the International Seminar on Social Welfare in Asia and the Pacific Rim. Event Details: Dates: January 21 (Tuesday) & 22 (Wednesday), 2025 Time: 5:00 7:30 PM (Tokyo Time) Venue: Online (on-demand via YouTube) Language: English This seminar will delve into the current state and challenges of social work education in the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on the development of registration systems f

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A Christmas Eve Lesson

Children’s Defense Fund

By Marian Wright Edelman On December 24, 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the message at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on what would be his last Christmas Eve, titled A Christmas Sermon on Peace. Once again, on this Christmas Eve, I share some of that powerful lesson. In a season when many people sing carols praying for peace on earth, Dr.

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Year in Review: The New Social Worker’s Top 6 Articles for 2024.PLUS

The New Social Worker

The New Social Worker published 50 articles in 2024. Our list of Top 6 Articles for 2024 tells us the story of what social workers have been reading here. We look forward to seeing you, our readers, our friends, in 2025.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON SOCIAL WELFARE IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC RIM

International Federation of Social Workers

Current State and Issues of Professional Social Work Education in the Asia Pacific Region Development of Registration Systems for Qualification Holders The Japan College of Social Work is pleased to […]

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IASSW President’s New Year Video Message

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Prof. Antoinette Lombard, President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), sends Season’s Greetings to you all!

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How can the business community help its employees—and all workers—solve child care challenges? (Part One)

Child Care Aware

On Dec. 3-4, Child Care Aware of Americas Executive Director of Respite Care of America (RCoA) Fran Jamison and Senior Vice President of Program Impact Ariel Ford participated in the National Child Care Innovation Summit: Business Leaders in Action. The event, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC) , and presented by the David and Laura Merage Foundation , aimed to "dive deep" intohowthe business community can support their employ

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Special Release: IFSW Asia-Pacific Newsletter Vol.3

International Federation of Social Workers

On this Christmas Day, we are pleased to present the latest edition of the IFSW Asia-Pacific Newsletter.

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Social Dialogue Magazine

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Issue- 29: Critical Perspectives about Service User Participation and Experiential Knowledge : The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) is pleased to announce the release of Volume 29 of Social Dialogue magazine, titled Critical Perspectives on Service User Participation and Experiential Knowledge. This volume features over 18 insightful presentations from educators and service users involved in the PowerUs projectan international network of teachers, researchers from scho

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Clinical Philosophy

Why can others' fidgeting be so annoying? Why can the sound of other people eating be so annoying? Why can human-created noise more generally be so annoying? We've names these days for such conditions as when the agitative annoyance becomes so powerful as to drive ongoing avoidance: misokinesia and misophonia. If you look up psychological resources on these you'll find zilch.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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From Risk to Resilience: KVC’s Pathways to Prevention

KVC

One of the most important parts of our work at KVC is prevention. It’s our goal to provide resources and connections early on. Ultimately, it’s our mission to improve child and family wellness through all of our programs and services. At the crux of everything we do is research and training grounded in trauma-informed care and strengthening our prevention approaches.

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Former world’s tallest man calls for more compassion for vulnerable in UK

The Guardian

Hussain Bisad, who has had health problems, says government should do more for people with physical or mental illness When Hussain Bisad first settled in north London as an asylum seeker after fleeing from war in Somalia 23 years ago, he did so in the hope of a new and more settled life. Little did he know that shortly after arriving he would be at the centre of the media spotlight, not for his story of escaping conflict but for something altogether different: his height.