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Trauma-Informed Restorative Justice Practices in Schools: An Opportunity for School Social Workers

Social Work Blog

While RJ is becoming increasingly popular among K–12 educators and in schools, emphasis is typically on its social justice applications, including its use as an alternative to zero-tolerance discipline policies and its role in dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline. The journal Social Work is a benefit of NASW membership.

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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. Todd Sage , Ph.D.,

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School Safety: How Social Workers Can be Helpful and Stay Mentally Strong

Social Work Blog

Simply put, school social workers and other school administrators are constantly trying to identify aggression that may lead to violence. News and World Report, an estimated 14 mass shootings have killed a total of 169 victims since the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School in Colorado. School Social Work Toolbox.

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UConn School of Social Work Faculty and Ph.D. Students to Present at SSWR 2025

University of Connecticut

UConn School of Social Work Faculty and PhD Students to Present at SSWR 2025 The 2025 Society for Social Work Research (SSWR) 29th Annual Conference takes place on January 15 - 19, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. Congratulations to the 14 faculty members and 11 PhD students who authored a total of 20 presentations slated for the Conference.

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Webinar on Preparing Future Social Workers for Data-Driven Practice: A Panel Discussion with Universities in Moldova and the USA

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Webinar speakers: Anastasia Oceretnii, PhD: Associate Professor, Moldova State University, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Sociology and Social Work Leia Saltzman, PhD, LMSW: Assistant Professor, Tulane University School of Social Work Maria Virlan, PhD: Associate Professor, ‘Ion Creanga’ State Pedagogical University, Faculty of Psychology (..)

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Emily Henderson, LMSW, MSW ’13

University of Connecticut

She later graduated in 2013 with a Masters in Social Work from the University Of Connecticut School Of Social work; located in West Hartford, CT. At that time, she obtained her Bachelors in Social Work with a focus area in Criminal Justice.

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Emily Henderson, LMSW, MSW ’13

University of Connecticut

She later graduated in 2013 with a Masters in Social Work from the University Of Connecticut School Of Social work; located in West Hartford, CT. At that time, she obtained her Bachelors in Social Work with a focus area in Criminal Justice.

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