Social Work Blog
MARCH 2, 2022
By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. Collaboration Between Federal and State Government and Community Stakeholders. Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA, is the retired Senior Policy Advisor for the National Association of Social Workers. Legislation. 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Implementation Act. About The Author.
Social Work Blog
JULY 9, 2024
The day began with a briefing to participants on NASW’s priority legislation including a state of play of top-level issues facing each branch of government. Dr. Jaqueline Wade, LCSW. Following this presentation, participants met up with individuals from their home states on Capitol Hill. Dr. Barrett Bonella with Sen. 1638) Grace F.
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Social Work Blog
AUGUST 8, 2022
By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. Relatedly, this much anticipated event is of major important to state, local, and the federal government, which have had to function under a fragmented and inefficient 911 emergency response system. There are compelling reasons why social workers should pay close attention.
Social Work Blog
JULY 28, 2023
The practice of stripping convicted felons of the right to vote goes back to the beginnings of our nation when the federal government and many states adopted felon disenfranchisement laws based on the idea that voting was a privilege for those who demonstrated “good moral character.”
Social Work Blog
JULY 28, 2023
The practice of stripping convicted felons of the right to vote goes back to the beginnings of our nation when the federal government and many states adopted felon disenfranchisement laws based on the idea that voting was a privilege for those who demonstrated “good moral character.”
Social Work Blog
JUNE 29, 2023
Participants were briefed about NASW’s priority legislation and greeted by NASW CEO Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, who assumed his role on February 6. Social workers coming from across the country to advocate for our profession and our social justice priorities makes a real difference,” says Dina Kastner.
Shelter, Inc
MARCH 12, 2025
Santa Maria, MSW, LCSW. These coalitions bring together law enforcement, nonprofits, schools, hospitals, and government agencies to share information, improve victim identification, and strengthen response efforts, states Santa Maria. Multi-disciplinary task forces like the Cook County Human Trafficking Task Force are so important.
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