Until now, prevention has often focused on microtransactions and addictive behaviors. The organization and internal logic of gaming communities are often overlooked. These are important living environments for young people. Games are no longer tied to a fixed location, but have instead been relocated by mobile devices. Players are influencers for young people and important […]
Chicago-area cousins (left to right) Marcellous Pollards, Eric Banks and Jarelle “Relle” Shipp will all graduate from SIU on Saturday. (Photo by Russell Bailey) May 05, 2022 Three Chicago-area cousins earn master’s degrees in social work from SIU, hope to break stigma for seeking help by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. – Metro Chicago cousins Eric […]
Over the past five to seven years, there has been an increase in anti-science rhetoric and ideas that seek to replace reliance on science with misleading theories and discredit scientific experts. Unfortunately, unscientific beliefs have gained traction during the pandemic and show no signs of slowing down. This post-truth and anti-science movement places the field […]
PEMBROKE — Summer Woodside, an associate professor in the Department of Social Work at UNC Pembroke, is the recipient of the 2022 Gary Lee Shaffer Award for her academic contributions to the field of school social work. The award was presented by the School Social Work Association of America at the SSWAA National Conference in […]
If you find yourself in a position that requires cash immediately, title pawns, also referred to as title loans, might be an alternative Consolidation Now title loans. Title loans are loans secured by collateral which lets those who own cars pawn their titles to receive cash at that same time. In addition, the car owner can drive […]
Enter Wall Street with StreetInsider Premium. Claim your one week free trial here. Council on Social Work Education reaffirms program accreditation through 2030 MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Capella University, an online institution dedicated to providing flexible degree programs to help working adults advance in their careers, today announced that the Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE) reaffirmed […]
Faridabad: The Department of Communication and Media Technology, JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, organized an expert lecture on “Social Work and Society” by Karpreet Kaur Sandhu, Specialist in early childhood in Australia. Interacting with the students, Sandhu discussed various topics such as ‘What does social work involve?’, ‘New changes in the […]
April 8, 2022 New cohort experiencing both medical and mental health work with families A group of social work students from Arizona State University completed a unique program at Phoenix Children’s that combines hospital social work training with mental health services. The 10 master’s in social work students are the first in a new initiative […]
Panelists meet virtually for National Social Work Day at the UN March marked a month of celebration for the social work profession. Social workers around the world are recognized for the dedication, time and empathy they give to their work throughout the year. As the commemoration draws to a close, a look back at the […]
Azusa Pacific University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program has earned a spot in US News and World Reports Best Graduate Schools Ranking 2023. APU’s MSW program ranks among the best programs in the country, listed at No. 94. APU’s other graduate programs, included in the Best Graduate Schools Ranking 2023 , include: Best Nursing […]
“We are thrilled with the strength of our community partnerships and that our school will finally have its own building on campus. The state of the School of Social Work is stronger than ever.” The event took place at the beautiful Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, exactly two years to the day of the inaugural Celebrating […]
The need for knowledge among practitioners and the lack of an academic knowledge base for specifically collective social work arrangements in the Netherlands was the reason why Anouk de Koning, Femke Kaulingfreks and Maartje van der Woude started working on a Dutch research program (NWA) request for research on social resilience more than two years […]
BUFFALO, NY – Grab both joysticks while wearing these special glasses and step into the newest installment in the School of Social Work’s virtual reality (VR) world – the Simulated Mental Health Clinic. Be careful not to hit the doors and maneuver through the waiting room to face the receptionist. “Welcome,” the receptionist said, seeming […]
By Kara Jacobsen Tapio Taina Jr. entered the field of social work so he could give back to communities in need. Specifically, he hopes to get involved with agencies like Adult Protective Services. Tapio is originally from San Diego and spent his formative years in foster care. Having interacted with social workers first hand, Tapio […]
David A. Jenkins will replace Tom Gregoire as dean of the College of Social Work in July. Credit: Courtesy of the State of Ohio David A. Jenkins will serve as the new dean of the Ohio State College of Social Work beginning July 1, pending board approval. Jenkins will leave his position as dean of […]
Capt. JeHoon Lee, (center) a behavioral health officer assigned to the 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, provides social work during a field training exercise at Yakima Training Center with Capt. Stephen Brady, (left) a family physician, and Capt. Chelsey Fredland, (right) a brigade nurse for 2-2 SBCT. (Photo Credit: US Army Photo) SEE THE ORIGINAL […]
INDIANA — Two central Indiana cities are adding new positions to reform criminal justice with mental health resources and support. Fishers City Council voted Monday night to hire a social worker to provide mental health resources to the community, and Carmel police announced March 2 that they would bring in a crisis response manager for […]
This spring will produce the latest generation of social work graduates at Missouri Western, and the university’s program director said they can’t train newcomers fast enough. March has been recognized as National Professional Social Work Month since the U.S. Congress passed a resolution to that effect in 1984. The event aims to educate people about […]
For MGH social workers, no two days are the same. Between defending the interests of patients and meeting new families every day, this is often what makes the work exciting and rewarding. So when the COVID-19 pandemic began and the daily workload of social workers in the medical intensive care unit (MICU) became even more […]
Students at the University of Michigan School of Social Work (MSW) are leaving class today to demand compensation for their internships, which are currently unpaid and required for graduation. There are approximately 700 students in the social work program. Matt Dargay, one of the organizers of the Payment for Placement movement at the University of […]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 18, 2022) — For more than 9,000 young adoptees in Kentucky, finding a stable home has never been more difficult. In recent years, social services have had to deal with an increase in the number of cases, a reduction in staff and budget cuts. Meanwhile, rates of child abuse and neglect remain […]
By VINCENT CORSO BELLEFONTE — Center County and the State College Police Department have received funding to establish a mental health program in the department. The county announced that it received a $150,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for Crisis Intervention and Pre-trial Diversion Program to create the program on March […]
Panelists (left to right) Ashley Daftary, Amy Hunter and Riisa Rawlins-Easley discussed equity in healthcare, critical race theory and opportunities for change at the digital event. Last week, Sharon Johnson, dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, welcomed an enthusiastic audience to the sixth annual Critical Issues Symposium. “Each […]
The national chairman of the Nigerian Association of Social Workers, Alhaji Moshood Mustapha, said on Tuesday that failure to pass the Social Work (Settlement) Bill, pending before the National Assembly, has contributed to the upsurge in murders, human rights violations and poverty in the country. Mustapha said the non-passage of the bill has prevented social […]
Minister for Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun delivers her speech during the National Women’s Day 2020 celebration at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center on March 8, 2022. — Stock Image by Yusof Mat Isa PUTRAJAYA, March 15 – The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) is in the […]
To celebrate National School Social Work Week, the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) named five individuals as San Diego County School Social Worker of the Year and presented two recipients of special awards for their contributions to the profession. Photos are available on the school social service webpage. Direct-Service Secondary, Middle, and Elementary […]
The concept of using AI for social good is relatively new. In fact, in a Google search for “artificial intelligence and social work”, one of the top related questions is “Will social workers be replaced by robots?” The short answer is no, but the mission of the USC Center for AI in Society (CAIS), a […]
Nicole Long | local villain March is Social Work Month and a time to learn more about the profession and the contributions social workers have made and continue to make. This year’s theme, according to the National Association of Social Workers, is “Now is the Time for Social Work.” According to the Bureau of Labor […]
March is National Social Work Month and this year’s theme is “Now is the Time for Social Work”. For the Falk College School of Social Work, now is the time to help support the fight against hunger in the Syracuse community. In recognition of Social Work Month, undergraduate and graduate students from the School of […]
Photo courtesy of Carroll College Social workers are the unsung heroes of communities. They are advocates for the poor, oppressed and underserved voices for the voiceless, and fighters for change. Although each social worker plays a unique and individual role, their dispositions remain the same in all areas: to help. Through their knowledge and services, […]
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., March 3, 2022 – Joining organizations across the country, social work students at West Liberty University marked the annual celebration of Social Work Month with the signing of a proclamation. Left to right, School Counselor Miranda Blackburn, Alexis Bell, Wheeling, W.Va., Megan Maus, Weirton, W.Va., Club President Kamaria Robinson, Parkersburg, Pa., President […]
DSS recognizes March as Social Work Month FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Will Batchelor 803-898-7835 [email protected] DSS recognizes March as Social Work Month March 1, 2022 – COLOMBIA, South Carolina – Governor Henry McMaster proclaimed March Social Work Month in South Carolina. The national theme for this year’s celebration, created by the National Association of Social […]
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) hosts the second annual School Social Work Awards in recognition of the school social work profession. Register now for the event, which is scheduled for March 10 via Zoom from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. It will take place during National School Social Work Week, which runs […]
SPOKANE, Wash. — The downtown Central Public Library closed for renovations in February 2020, and plans to reopen early this year. When it does, they include a few new additions to the space, including a recording studio, radio station, children’s play area, event spaces, and more. And it will all be handled by the new […]
The bestseller “Latinx in Social Work” is now available in a Spanish version – “Latinx en el Área del Trabajo Social”. The book is published by Fig Factor Media. “I am honored that the Latino Social Work Coalition and Scholarship Fund has been selected as the recipient of book proceeds, which will go a long […]
The bestselling book “Latinx in Social Work” by Erica Priscilla Sandoval, LCSW-SIFI and founder of Sandoval CoLab, a psychotherapy and counseling group, has been translated into Spanish – “Latinx en el Área del Trabajo Social” – and will be available to order on Amazon on February 22. NEW YORK, February 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The […]
NEW YORK, February 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The best-selling book “Latinx in Social Work” by Erica Priscilla SandovalLCSW-SIFI and founder of Sandoval CoLab, a psychotherapy and counseling group, has been translated into Spanish – “Latinx en el Área del Trabajo Social” – and will be available to order on Amazon at February 22. To celebrate […]
By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Yemi Osinbajo commended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for its social service work in clean water, immunizations, and several other things. Nigerians can now work and earn dollars EVERY DAY from home. Individuals can earn as little as $300 a day Find out how it works. […]
HELENA — Gov. Greg Gianforte joined leaders at Carroll College on Tuesday to celebrate a new grant, supporting workforce development efforts. Carroll received $440,000 as part of the Accelerate Montana partnership. It will pay 32 scholarships — $12,500 each for 16 students in the college’s accelerated nursing program and 16 students in the master’s of […]
Like a teenager, Courtney Wilson never imagined he would get a doctorate. one day. “School was probably one of the scariest things for me at that time,” Wilson said of her high school days. He lived in New York in a rented apartment with his single mother and two siblings. After the death of their […]
By Geoff LoCiceroVCU School of Social Work Beth Angell, Ph.D., dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work since 2018, has accepted the position of dean of the University of Michigan School of Social Work effective July 1. Angell is the ninth full-time dean in the 105-year history of the VCU School of […]
On February 14, Rachael Rollins, United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, held a small group discussion and Q&A with Anna Maria College students in the Criminal Justice, Social Work and of public safety. Ms Rollins arrived on campus after a day of meetings with Worcester County law enforcement and justice officials. His nomination […]
March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize the essential roles social workers play in the health, well-being and growth of our communities. They advocate for the most vulnerable people in society, provide stability during life’s most difficult transitions, and demand the systemic changes needed to make life more just and equitable for […]
Doswell Foundation Board Member Stephen Roderick (left) and TWU University Advancement’s Lisa Rampy (right). February 18, 2022 – DENTON – The Texas Woman’s University System Board of Regents today approved naming specifications for a new nursing research center to be established at the university’s Dallas campus and existing division of social work on the […]
Zoe with her youngest son, Zoran. Zoe Rodriguez, a social work student, plans to graduate from Eastern New Mexico University this spring and begin a career focused on child protection. She shares, “I hope to work as a child protective services worker to ensure the safety and well-being of children by intervening in reported incidents […]
With a body of work that brings rigorous, transdisciplinary research directly to the communities that need it most, Karen Lincoln, associate professor at USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, challenges the myth that social work is a discipline, not a science. Lincoln’s work proves it can be both. His latest research combines social work […]
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OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) – While the library is a great place to find a good read or get information, people often forget that it’s a crucial asset for connecting people to community resources. Today, 11 state libraries are on a mission to go even further to help community members who need it most. The Oshkosh […]
Press release Mangaluru, February 9: Social Work Roshni Nilaya, Center for International Academic Network (CIAN) is partnering with Fortuwest UK to facilitate international academic and professional networking with related courses and training programs on the significant day of 2 February 2022 at Nav Jeevan Marg, Ullal, Extension Service Centre, Mangaluru. Dr. Juliet CJ, […]
The Diana R. Garland School of Social Work launched its new podcast — “So Far So Far,” hosted by Kerri Fisher and Kayla Mize — on January 31. Camryn Duffy | Photographer By Jenna Fitzgerald | copy editor The Diana R. Garland School of Social Work is now streaming on Spotify. On January 31, Kerri […]
Mary Lindsey is both heartwarming and fierce, and she took both approaches as a retired social worker. During her career, Lindsey, 80, has helped and comforted abused children and hospital patients, and she has brought about change in the way rape victims are treated. Early on, she planned to become a nurse, following in the […]
Working as a domestic violence prevention specialist, Mariam Salih saw her hours plummet when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and schools closed. The timing couldn’t have been worse. She was soon to begin an unpaid internship for her master’s degree at the Rutgers School of Social Work, and she worried about covering basic expenses. Then came […]
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Judy L. Postmus, PhD, ACSW, dean of the University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW), has been selected as a member of the leadership class of 2022. Dean Postmus Postmus is one of 64 regional leaders to be selected for The Leadership’s 38th class, joining more than 1,800 alumni who have gone before them. […]
SPRING ARBOUR, MI — Spring Arbor University’s Master of Social Work program will offer students a suite of virtual options starting this March. Students attending the Jackson-area college can take classes in person, but also at instructor-paced on Zoom classes or at their own pace through other online methods, officials said. university in a press […]
Florida State University’s College of Social Work has established a new role to focus on amplifying the college’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Faculty member Keithen Mathis began her new role as Senior Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) this spring. Keithen Mathis began her new role as Senior Associate Dean for […]
Indiana University Southern Department of Social Work and the Indiana Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) will present the 20th Annual Social Work Spring Conference in honor of National Professional Social Work Month. This year’s conference will be held virtually from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Friday, March 4, […]
Shawnise Miller (left) speaks with HBCU student Cardinal Express to Success. When a patient sees a physician of a similar race or ethnicity, the patient often experiences better outcomes. The same goes for the education of teachers and students, therapists and patients, social workers and clients, etc. “Representation matters,” said Shawnise Miller, director of the […]
Summary Lex Owen has experience working with people with disabilities and their families, the elderly, and previously incarcerated people. She has also worked at the intersection of public health and social work focusing on improving disability inclusion in locality emergency preparedness planning. She is passionate about developing social work students into curious problem solvers and […]
Organizers seek remote learning until positivity rate hits 1% Students at the School of Social Work staged a strike outside BU’s administrative offices at One Silber Way on Tuesday to protest BU’s COVID-19 safety policies for the current semester. Student demonstration Organizers want remote learning until positivity rate hits 1% About three dozen students gathered […]
Spurred by the global pandemic, the School of Social Work at the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics has piloted virtual field experiences for Masters of Social Work (MSW) students. Tracy Walker, Director of Field Education, says, “The amount of field experience has dropped significantly, so we had students who needed a field placement […]
SOLENT University is organizing a conference which will present cutting-edge research on current social work topics produced by final year BA (Hons) social work students. The conference will take place on Friday, March 18, 2022 at 10 a.m. in the Jane Austen Amphitheater of the Spark Building on East Park Terrace. It is an opportunity […]
New York University’s Silver School of Social Work is partnering with Erica Sandoval to launch the “Latinx in Social Work” discussion series. The authors of “Latinx in Social Work” will participate. NEW YORK (WEB PR) January 19, 2022 New York University’s Silver School of Social Work has partnered with Erica Sandoval, alumnus and founder of […]
From: Morgan VuknicCreative Services Student Writer “Advocacy is so important because there’s a lot going on in the United States and around the world right now,” said social work professor Hyong Yeom. “There are issues of racial justice, racial equity, social justice, economic justice and environmental justice. It is important for a social work student […]
This article was originally published here Clin Soc Work J. 2022 Jan 13:1-9. doi: 10.1007/s10615-021-00827-7. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) have been integrating technology into the practice of psychotherapy for at least two decades, but the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically shifted the primary method of service delivery for diagnostic assessment […]
Discontent that had been simmering for weeks at McGill’s School of Social Work led to a rebellion, with undergraduates voting Monday to refuse to return to in-person classes for at least a month past the scheduled Jan. 24 date. . Details on the strike vote are still unclear. A student body for undergraduate social work […]
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — At its December 10 pinning and hooding ceremony in the Gheens Recital Hall, Campbellsville University’s Carver School of Social Work recognized students for completing Bachelor of Work programs Social and Masters in Social Work. “Today in this pinning you go from student to professional social worker,” said Dr. Helen Mudd, dean of […]
In light of the increased transmissibility and continued health risks posed by the Omicron variant, the McGill School of Social Work announced via email on January 4 that it would extend e-learning until February 25 at the less. The McGill Tribune obtained the January 4 email and several others, including one sent two days later, […]
The sister of actor Sonu Sood, Malvika Sood Sachar, embarked on a new adventure on Monday. She joined the Congress party in Punjab. Wishing his sister good luck on social media, Sonu Sood shared a photo of themselves with a recent photo. The actor, who is known for his humanitarian efforts during the COVID crisis, […]
I was just fortunate enough to have been a trivial summer intern at Gerson Da Cunha’s Lintas. I landed in Lintas in the summer of 1978 for a 10 week summer project. Rags (Raghavan Srinivasan), George John, and Atul Sharma occupied three of Godrej’s approximately 10 steel tables in a large room at the northeast […]
Wakefield Council staff celebrate high Ofsted grade Ofsted inspectors recently recognized the significant transformation that has taken place at Wakefield Council ensure that children and young people are “at the center of all practices”. Considered one of the most successful improvement projects, the council’s children’s services have now been rated as good with exceptional leadership, […]
When it comes to philanthropy, the only actor we can think of today is Sonu Sood. He has spared no effort to help people during last year’s pandemic. From arranging bus services to paying medical bills for the needy, he and his team ensured that no one suffered during times of testing. Now the actor […]
Press release Mangaluru, January 4: The Mangaluru Balmatta Lions Club, in association with the Roshni Nilaya School of Social Work, formed the Roshni Mangaluru Balmatta District 317D Leo Club on January 3, 2022, during which new members were inducted into the welcoming arms of Lions Clubs International. . The meeting started with Lion President Carlo […]
When it comes to philanthropy, the only actor we think of today is Sonu Sood. He spared no effort to help people during the pandemic last year. From arranging bus services to paying medical bills for the needy, he and his team ensured that no one suffered during the testing periods. Now the actor is […]
Jhe School of Social Work at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA, has announced a new online Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The program, which is scheduled to begin in the fall semester of 2022, will focus on clinical counseling and trauma. The goal of the program is to provide students with the […]
The Dean and Vice Provost of the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Danielle Wozniak, will leave Yeshiva University in January to begin her term at the University of New Haven as provost and vice president for academic affairs. Director of Field Studies Ronnie Glassman, who has held the position for the past 29 years, will […]
Falk College professor Jennifer Cornish Genovese first met Al-amin Muhammad in March 2018, when Muhammad gave the keynote address for Falk’s annual Dan and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Awards program. The clothes that Al-amin Muhammad received from the School of Social Work holiday gift drive will benefit homeless people in the Syracuse community. Muhammad […]
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The University of Georgia appoints a new dean for its school of social work. Philip Hong is Professor and Associate Dean for Research at Loyola University in Chicago. His appointment to the UGA is effective on July 1. From Sam Fahmy, UGA today … Hong is currently Professor and Associate Dean for Research at Loyola […]
The Yorkshire and Humber Region Children’s Social Work Matters program was set up 10 years ago to address workforce issues. Participants examine the main achievements and future challenges. Melanie John-Ross is Head of Children’s Social Work Matters and Executive Director of Children’s Services at Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Child social work teams have historically had […]
The Andrews University School of Social Work has announced a new online program for those interested in pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW). The program, which is scheduled to begin in the fall semester of 2022, will focus on clinical counseling and trauma. The goal of the program is to provide students with the […]
His scholarship focuses on poverty reduction and workforce development Philip Hong, a scholar and academic leader whose research focuses on poverty reduction and workforce development, was named dean of the University of Georgia School of Social Work. Hong is currently a professor and associate dean for research at Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work, […]
December 21, 2021 Jacob Frazier had lost his job as a full-time professional dancer in Chicago as performance venues closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He decided to return to school to prepare for a new career, but the curriculum he was looking for had to be adaptable and affordable enough that he could be […]