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Language Matters: Reforming Policy in Durham
“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, and then you win.”~ Mahatma Gandhi Durham Police...
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Reach Out Worldwide: ROWW Fulfilling the Unmet Needs of Disaster Victims
Reach Out Worldwide (ROWW) What started out as a group of friends traveling to exotic locales and their desire to...
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Social Worker Mike Langlois Analyze World Leaders Selfie
World Leader Selfie at Nelson Mandela Memorial On December 11th at Nelson Mandela's Memorial service, President Obama, UK Prime Minister...
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The Fight for More Accessible Taxis Was Won In New York City
New York City Taxis Accessible taxis will now become a reality for those with disabilities in New York City as...
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Social Workers Respond to the LA County Social Workers Strike
Social Workers Strike in front of the LA County Department of Children and Family Services For social workers with the...
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Students Being Discriminated Against Because of Their Hair
Danielle Cook In Baltimore City, Maryland, 13-year-old honor student Danielle Cook was denied admission into Cristo Rey Jesuit School because she has dreads...
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Social Justice Seeker Nelson Mandela Dies at Age 95
Nelson Mandela On December 5, 2013, former South African President and social justice seeker, Nelson Mandela passed passed away at...
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Celebrate Giving Tuesday and Why You Don’t Want to Miss It
The Holidays are always a time of reflection and self-evaluation. It's the time of year where many celebrate family and...
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Rothman Report Inspires a Student Led Movement
In 2012, Dr. Jack Rothman, a prominent author and academic, issued a report on the current state of social work...
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NC DHHS Hosted a Twitter Town Hall on Mental Health Reform
NC Department of Health Human Services The North Carolina Department of Health Human Services (NCDHHS) held a twitter town hall...
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Pope Francis Speaks Against Capitalism and Urges Rich to Share Wealth
Pope Francis has certainly made an impression on the people with his compassion for the sick and less fortunate. However,...
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Fast and Furious Star Paul Walker Died During Charity Event for Philippines Typhoon Victims
On November 30, 2013, Fast and the Furious star Paul Walker died in a single-car crash along with Rodger Rodas...
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Stand Up and Speak Out: No Bullying Allowed
In recent news, a Florida teen was cleared of a felony charge of third-degree aggravated assault stalking from bullying that...
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Society of Social Work Research Responds to Petition Against Annual Conference
by Deona Hooper, MSW In recent months, there has been an ongoing struggle between social workers and the Society of...
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Living Longer With Palliative Care
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and it is estimated that 1.5 to 1.6 million patients in the...
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Zero Tolerance Policies Hurt Minorities and Students with Disabilities in Pennsylvania’s Public Schools
There has been many heated discussions throughout the country regarding the disparities of zero tolerance policies implemented in our nation's...
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Forty to None Launches Network For Professionals Working With LGBT Youth
NEW YORK – November 20, 2013 – The Forty to None Project, a program of the True Colors Fund, announces...
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Social Worker Response in the Philippines Relief Effort
It has been five days since one of the strongest recorded storms landed on the Philippines. According to Gwendolyn Pang,...
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Dress for Success: Promoting Economic Independence for Disadvantaged Women
For many women, the biggest hurdle to overcome after being chosen for a job interview is deciding what to wear...
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Manchester Bidwell Replication Project Serving At Risk Youth
Manchester Bidwell, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a nonprofit center which serves at-risk youth and unemployed, underemployed, and displaced persons....
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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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