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Advancing Active Allyship for Social Justice: Cross-Group Friendships, Social Empathy, and Political Engagement

Social Work Blog

By deepening contextual understanding of systemic barriers and promoting macro perspective taking, social empathy may foster allyship from socially advantaged group members. However, research on the promise of social empathy and understanding of how to advance it remain nascent. Study authors: Tyrone C.

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Navigating AI in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Alexander Rubin , LCSW, is a clinical assistant professor based in field education at the University at Buffalo School of School of Social Work. Michael Lynch , LMSW, is a clinical associate professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. But it has limits in nuanced situations requiring true empathy.

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Macro-Level Social Work Interventions in Schools: Poverty Simulation Programs as Professional Development Opportunities for K–12 Educators

Social Work Blog

Poverty continues to be a significant public health crisis across the United States, and its impact is particularly prevalent among school-aged youth and their families. Children & Schools , Health & Social Work and Social Work Research are available by subscription at a discounted rate for NASW members, either online or in print.

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Bullying is a top concern among parents of school-age children. According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, one out of five children reported being bullied during the school year. Need to control: This often sprouts from the need to feel popular at school. Words can hurt.

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“Es Como Que no los Conociera”: Reunification of Unaccompanied Migrant Youth with Their U.S. Families

Social Work Blog

Data were collected from 30 youth, six parents, and four school administrators via focus groups and semi-structured interviews. In addition, the results point to the importance of developing interventions to increase trust, empathy, and communication between unaccompanied immigrant youth and their parents. blended families).

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Poverty Simulations in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

The participants must get through a month (represented by four periods of 15 minutes) by paying bills, going to work or school, and interacting with various community providers (health care clinic, mortgage company, grocery store, bank, and pawnshop) while using provided identification documents, imitation currency, and transportation passes.

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Exploring the Benefits of Group Work in the School Setting

University of Connecticut

By providing targeted support, school social workers can contribute to a more positive and conducive learning environment. Using a Group Work model creates a space where students can connect, share, and support one another, foster a sense of belonging, and reduce feelings of isolation.

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