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Group calls for passage of social work bill

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 […]

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The time has come for social work

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 […]

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DSS recognizes March as Social Work Month

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 […]

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Social work students promote advocacy through social policy

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 […]

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CTiBS and Clinical Social Work: Telebehavioral Health Competencies for LCSWs in the Age of COVID-19

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 […]

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A place where social work flourishes

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, […]

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Sonu Sood at social work again! Everything is ready to distribute 1000 bikes, know here –

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 […]

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Sonu Sood back to social work! Everything is ready to distribute 1000 bikes, know here –

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 […]

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We are the champions of social work

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 […]

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Overcoming Barriers: Social Work Graduate Goes From Dropping Out Of High School To Earning A Masters – Today@Wayne

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. […]

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The Death of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and the Social Work Crisis | News

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 […]

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Murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Case Review to Consider Social Work Lessons

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 […]

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Construction of a social work program at UTPB

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 […]

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Social workers appeal to NASS for passage of Social Work Bill – Nigeria – The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

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 […]

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A calming force: the role of social work in emergencies

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 […]

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South Orange social work committee begins accepting referrals from SOPD

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 […]

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5 reasons why you should take a social work course in college

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 […]

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Social Work and Law Enforcement Project Underway in Connecticut – NBC Connecticut

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 […]

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We need to do a better job of promoting social work as a career – The Sunflower

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. […]

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Advocacy for social work is key to tackling the digital divide as a social justice issue, say authors

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 […]

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Latinx in Social Work amplifies stories of challenges and successes of Hispanic social workers; Anthology features 21 authors who inspire and heal communities

“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 […]

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Social work as a career for students

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 […]

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Social work accreditation data | SEMO

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 […]

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Social Work Students Engage in COVID Response Webinars

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 […]

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Social Work England did not meet standards for ability to practice referrals, speed of enrollment, and diversity data in year one

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 […]

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Social work & border: Are resources available for migrants?

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 […]

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Social Work England calls for debate after ‘anti-trans’ publications warning

(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 […]

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Social work in the UK dramatically increases reach, enrollment and impact

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 […]