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$30 Million Proposed to Assist Older Foster and Homeless Youth
A California-based policy shop is asking for a $30 million expansion of the state’s transitional housing program to serve homeless...
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Social Workers Act to Revitalize and Strengthen Resources in South Africa
Minister Bathabile Dlamini via Daily Maverick More than 1200 South African social workers packed the auditorium at the Durban International...
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Senator Debbie Stabenow Introduce Resolution to Support Social Work
Howard University School of Social Work Students at Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill (from Left to Right) Latoya Parker, Ne'Presha...
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Selma 50 Years Later, Then Back to Work
Obama Family leading the 50th Anniversary March- Photo Credit Whitehouse.gov President Barack Obama, in what may be his most...
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No Child Left Behind and the Role of School Social Work
It’s no secret a high-quality public education can develop a knowledge base and nurture skill sets within children further maximizing their...
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Twitter Chat Tackles Questions about Social Work and Politics
How actively involved should social workers be in the political arena? This was one of the themes that set the...
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School of Social Welfare Striving to Maintain Oppression
UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare Teach-In Berkeley, CA – A contingent of 60 graduate students led a teach-in and...
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Social Workers: Part of the Solution or Part of the Problem?
I became a social worker because I believe this profession has the greatest potential to create a more egalitarian society...
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96 Percent of Social Workers Want Mobile Technology
How important is mobile technology in social work? We wanted to learn more so we surveyed members of the National...
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Are We Witnessing a New Wave of Social Darwinism?
Nineteenth century British philosopher and sociologist Herbert Spencer was the first to coin the term “survival of the fittest.” The...
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Social Work Advocacy Day: Ensuring the Future of the Social Work Profession
Washington, DC- On March 17, social work students and social workers will attend the first Social Work Advocacy Day on...
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U.S. Will Soon Stand Alone in Failing to Ratify Rights for Children with the United Nations
In recent news, Somalia became the 195th country to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child...
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The Radical Age Movement Comes Out
New York-The Radical Age Movement held its first public event last evening at the New York Ethical Culture Society. One...
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The Westminster Child Abuse Inquiry: Blood on Their Hands
Between 1981 and 1985, Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) Geoffrey Dickens campaigned to uncover a pedophile ring at the heart...
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Social Worker Appointed to Lead Institute for Research on Poverty
Dr. Lawrence M. Berger is the 12th director of the venerable Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) at the University...
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Is Solitary Confinement Cruel and Unusual Punishment?
Credit|Shutterstock I received a letter from Tom Silverstein responding to my article on solitary confinement read by his wife who...
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Social Work Members of Congress Launch Social Work Day on the Hill
WASHINGTON, DC—Spearheaded by former Congressman Edolphus “Ed” Towns and joined by former Congressman Ronald V. Dellums and current Congresswoman Barbara...
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The E-Patient Movement
Prior to a doctor's visit, have you ever Googled information about your concerns beforehand? Commonly known as a "medical googler",...
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Has Children’s Mental Health Become Political Fodder in the United Kingdom
Politicians in the United Kingdom have just announced plans to improve mental health services for children and young people. Leader Ed...
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Solidarity for Racial Justice and Non-violence
As a group of students, staff, and faculty at the University of Utah College of Social Work, we join our...
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Ending the Therapeutic Relationship: Creative Termination Activities
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What Feelings Are In Your Heart: An Art Therapy Exercise for Kids
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The Biopsychosocial Perspective to Mental Health and Illness
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Fast and Furious Star Paul Walker Died During Charity Event for Philippines Typhoon Victims
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My Journey as a Teacher and the Future of Education
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