New Mobile Justice App: Because Freedom Can’t Protect Itself
It is no secret that police brutality exists and is often targeted towards minority groups particularly African American and Latino...
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Music Therapy and Its Healing Potential
Music therapy has proven to be highly efficient as a therapeutic intervention in medical and personal settings, and it is...
Talking with “The Social Workers” Radio Show
On February 2, 2016, I had the pleasure of going back to my social work Alma Mater, and I made...
Empowering Youth Leaders for Activism and Action
For those of you who may not know, February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). When we think of...
Foster Care Youth: Using Technology to Provide Support
Many social workers, other helping professionals, and foster care alumni have recognized the value in utilizing technology to support foster...
How to Build Your Social Media Network
You want to engage on social media, but you are not sure how to connect with people who share your...
9 Mobile Apps for Social Workers
Add digital skills to the many skill sets we wear as social workers. Our clients are carrying around devices that...
Pinterest for Social Workers
Pinterest for dreamers If you’re a dreamer who loves to visualize all beautiful things in life and beyond, you must...
Social Workers: The Untapped Hub of Entrepreneurs
In what many might consider the most unlikeliest of places to look for entrepreneurs, social work is actually a hub...
How Crowdfunding Can Be an Effective Alternative for Medical Hardships
Crowdfunding has turned into a reputable resource for people who succumb to tough times and are looking for an alternative...
The Sixth Annual Social Good Summit Will Inspire World Action
Since 2010, the Social Good Summit has grown substantially aided by the increasing popularity of social media and technology. Mashable...
The Employment Paradox with Technology
I attended a workshop on accessible employment recently and was reminded, as I've written about before, what a fraught topic...
Why Organizations Should Discontinue Newsletters
Obviously, if you do not have a website at this point in your organization’s history, we should talk about that...
What Do You Stand4: Interview with Andy Hill Founder of Social Good Startup Stand4
Stand4 helps you make your mark on the world. They’ve made it extremely easy, through their app, to support whatever...
Periscope: The Ultimate Tool to Become More Visible
The new wonder in live streaming apps is called Periscope! You’ve probably heard of it. I don’t exaggerate if I...
Virtual Worlds: Are They Good or Bad for Children?
Playing in online worlds is a growing phenomenon and children and young people are being exposed to many online games,...
Are We Afraid of Developing Technology for the Elderly
I work for a hospice program providing palliative care which means we attend to the emotional and spiritual needs of...
CleverCare Watch Brings Peace of Mind
A few weeks ago at the Home and Community Health Association conference, I met some of the team behind CleverCare,...
Paper Social Work In A Digital World
It has been debated for years whether or not incentivizing the behavior of a person is a suitable practice to...
How Social Work Can Benefit From Technology
The world thrives on technology. We drool over the newest 3D televisions when they are announced, and pray to be...
