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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
History of National School Social Work Week School social work is a specialized subdivision of the social work field, and its history is not complete without exploring how social work became a profession in the United States. Social work is itself rooted in charity, which grew out of the actions of various religious organizations. The […]
The first generation of people with hemophilia to live past 50 are aging in a world that doesn’t know what to do with them. “I never expected to be alive after 12, then 15, then 35, and now I’m 50 and have to deal with a system that’s not ready for me,” said Bobby Wiseman, […]
Brandon Mays earned a Masters in Social Work and a Graduate Certificate in Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. He is a speaker from the start of 2021. There are many reasons why Brandon Mays shouldn’t have earned a master’s degree in social work and a graduate certificate in alcoholism and drug addiction from Wayne State University. […]
Professor and Dean of the College of Social Work James J. Clark will begin his new role as Florida State University’s Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs on January 3, 2022. Florida State University President Richard McCullough today announced the appointment of Professor and Dean of the College of Social Work James J. […]
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi announced on Monday the launch of a nationwide inquiry into the death of six-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, killed by his father’s partner in Solihull, West Midlands, l ‘last summer. The gruesome details of Arthur’s case – which have been extensively documented in video and CCTV footage – have sparked national outrage. But […]
By Brian McNeill Oscar Kemp, a junior student at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Social Work, is one of two students nationwide to be named the first student representatives to serve on the board of the Council on Social Work Education, the national association representing professional training and program accreditation in the United States. “To […]
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes (Photo: West Midlands Police) A case review will examine the lessons for social workers in the murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughe, 6 years olds, following a “campaign of cruelty” waged by her stepmother and father. Emma Tustin was convicted of murdering her stepson, who died from a severe blow to the head in June […]
December 3, 2021 Indigenous peoples are tackling the COVID-19 pandemic – as well as many other challenges they face – by building on their strengths and resilience, say two faculty members and a graduate student from the Arizona State University. School of Social Work who are members of the tribe. Assistant professor Matt Ignacio is […]
Leticia Haro, a student at the University of Texas in the Permian Basin, said what led her to study social work was that it aligned with her values of fighting for social justice, human rights man and human dignity. Haro, who will graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in social work, said she had […]
As a social worker walks into a hospital room to speak to a patient’s wife, the scene quickly becomes chaotic. “Looks like he’s having a fit,” said the woman. Two nurses in crimson coats quickly attend to the patient, while the woman looks distraught. The social worker guides the woman out of the room, optimistically […]
The Nigerian Association of Social Workers (NASoW) on Monday called on the National Assembly to expedite the processes for passing the Nigerian Council for Social Work Bill. The association also called on the president to give his assent to the bill once it passes the legislature. NASoW National Chairman Alhaji Mashood Mustapha made the call […]
Alycia Karsjens’ role in the Emergency Department (ER) is a combination of raw emotion, high intensity and a desire to support families of patients wherever possible. As a social worker this means performing a variety of tasks. Alycia Karsjens, LMSW, social worker in the emergency department To begin with, Karsjens, LMSW, is aware of any […]
The South Orange Community Care and Justice Committee began accepting referrals from the South Orange Police Department last month to redirect emergency calls from police to social workers, officials said. The CCJ’s outreach and community wellness team, which has already received several referrals from the police, intends to reduce the number of emergency calls directed […]
LA JOLLA, Calif., November 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Northcentral University’s Master of Social Work program has received accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The program was granted full initial accreditation by October 2029. NCU began seeking CSWE accreditation in August 2018 when the university launched the MSW program. The program has been […]
One can only imagine a world without charity. My country, India, went through its worst nightmares in April when it was hit by the most horrific tale of the second wave of COVID-19. The landscape was marred by a lack of basic medical equipment, forcing people to come together and engage in an unprecedented level […]
Connor Pollick, senior at Eastern Connecticut State University, is an intern with the Willimantic Police Department. He accompanies agents, answers calls, examines documents and makes follow-up visits. But Pollick is not a criminal justice intern. He is studying social work. “We have different skills from them and we can help people in different ways,” Pollick […]
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Graduate student Hannah Jack is making her mark as the first social work intern at the law clinics at West Virginia University College of Law. While earning his Masters in Social Work from the WVU School of Social Work, Jack helps legal clinics serve clients holistically, including connecting them to resources to […]
When I joined the School of Social Work (SSW) in 2018 as Founding Dean, I had a vision and big goals for the new independent School of Social Work – above all, I wanted our students to receive the better quality education worthy of their sacrifices. Over the past few years our amazing faculty and […]
As a senior in WSU’s social work program, I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything else or entering another profession. While I was very happy with my decision to major in social work, I didn’t realize that was what I wanted to do until two years ago, when I was entering my first year of college. […]
Of this grant, eight education students and eight social work students will each receive a scholarship of $ 10,000 for one year. The grant provides scholarships for the next five years. “We know we need to support early childhood special education teachers and social workers as they work with some of our younger members of […]
LAWRENCE – A professor at the University of Kansas is co-author of a new article which argues that broadband access is an issue of human rights and social justice as marginalized communities are left behind in the divide digital. The United Nations General Assembly declared Internet access as a fundamental human right in 2016. As […]
University of Southern Illinois at Carbondale (SIU-C) celebrated on 50th her birthday School of Social Work with a workshop and guest speakers on October 15. The event began with a two-hour seminar of Sharon Dornberg-Lee, a clinical social worker from Chicago with 25 years of experience. The seminar was entitled “The pandemic in a pandemic: […]
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“Latinx in Social Work: Stories that Heal, Inspire and Connect Communities” amplifies and highlights the voices of incredible Latinx social workers. The book is a # 1 Amazon bestseller. “The book is a revelation to highlight Latinx’s contributors to the quality of life of New Yorkers, outlines a blueprint for the younger generations of social […]
Double alumnus Kelly Sydnor graduated with BA and MA in Social Work from the FIU in 2009 and 2010, respectively. Today, after working in the field for several years, she uses her experience to help guide students in the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work. As the Student Services Coordinator, Sydnor serves […]
Images of young people participating in volunteer activities flood social media every day. Some images evoke feelings of sympathy, others inspire, some even bring out the harsh realities of society. Either way, we often wonder about the story behind the image. Today, social work is no longer just a “well-being” activity that we do occasionally […]
The Social Work Major is a 63-hour professional degree that competently prepares students for entry-level professional social work practice or higher education in social work. It has a strong focus on social work values, skills and knowledge with an emphasis on social justice and diversity. A minor does not need to meet the college graduation […]
For social work students, field work placements make up 30 percent of the degree – approximately 1,000 hours of practical experience – and are called “the signature pedagogy” for social work training. But the current blockages have made the face-to-face internships very difficult, if not impossible. “Not being able to send students from these degrees […]
Colum Conway, Managing Director, Social Work England Updated story Social Work England failed to meet standards for risk assessment of fitness to practice referrals, processing registrations and registering the diversity of the workforce in its first year, found his own watchdog. The The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) ruled that the regulator meeting 15 of its […]
When Michael S. Kelly was a student at Oak Park and River Forest High School, he chose children who had never acted in a play to star in “Bleacher Bums”. The 16-year-old director knew they would bring the characters to life. “It’s a play about rebels and eccentrics,” said her mother Karen Kelly. “He picked […]
UHD Professor Dr Dawn McCarty explains what drives migrants to the US border and what resources await them when they arrive. HOUSTON – Over the past week, we’ve all seen footage from Del Rio, Texas, showing Haitian migrants camping under a bridge near the border. But in recent years, images of migrant caravans have also […]
The Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at USC is deeply saddened by the loss of Rino J. Patti, Dean Emeritus and beloved Professor Emeritus. Double Trojan Horse, receiving her Masters of Social Work and Doctor of Social Work respectively from USC in 1960 and 1967, Patti passed away on September 16, 2021. Patti was […]
LAWRENCE – The Center for Community Engagement and Collaboration (CCEC) at the School of Social Welfare at the University of Kansas will host a series of interactive panels highlighting current school research and community practice in areas related to Grand Challenges for Social Work, an initiative of the social work profession to champion social progress […]
(credit: BrAt82 / Adobe Stock) Social Work England has defended its impartiality and commitment to human rights, and called for further discussion about the use of social media by social workers, after warning a practitioner about posts he concluded as discriminatory against transgender people. The case, about a social worker who shared dozens of posts […]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 25, 2021) — From the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the movement against social injustice, societal challenges have forced us to take a closer look at disparities across the country. How can we, as a society, meet these unprecedented challenges? The answer isn’t simple, but the University of Kentucky’s College of […]