OSU School of Social Work Dean Is Not Silent on the #BlackLivesMatter Movement
Over the past year, we have witnessed massive protests around the world spawned by human rights violations, declining labor rights, ...
We All Win by Helping Kids Escape Poverty and the Ghetto
A new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) by three Harvard economists provides conclusive evidence that ...
New Field Placement Model With Crittenton Earns Award from CSU Fullerton for its “Teaching and Mentorship” Culture
Fullerton, Calif. – Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF) is proud to announce the agency’s nomination and selection as ...
Create Your Own Sensory Balls (aka “Stress Balls”)
Supplies Water bottle (the small 8 oz ones are the perfect size) Funnel (optional) 2 Balloons ~1/2 cup filler material ...
Ageism: The Dance of Marginality and Irrelevance
“I know I’m going to get older. I can handle that, and I even know that I am going to ...
Assemblymember Tony Thurmond: From Social Worker to Lawmaker
California Assemblymember Tony Thurmond (D) You only need to take a look at the committees California Assemblymember Tony Thurmond (D) ...
Solitary Confinement is a Whole Other Monster Especially for Juvenile Offenders
A correctional facility is a difficult situation to be in, but solitary confinement is a whole other monster. There’s no ...
California Debates the End of Life Option Act
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Yahoo News Since the story of Brittany Maynard drew attention to the lack of death-with-dignity initiatives ...
Find the Perfect Internship: Interview with Nathan Parcells CEO of InternMatch
I often hear from social work students and professionals who wished better internship opportunities were available to them. Many social ...
Female Poverty is on the Rise: Protecting Women’s Rights
Women and men entered the economic crisis on an unequal footing. The crisis and resulting austerity measures have hit women ...
Motivational Work versus Motivational Interviewing
Motivational work is an approach designed to help people who are considered to be unmotivated and hopeless. Most therapeutic contacts ...
The Growing Trend of Gun Violence and How It Affects Social Workers- Part I
On May 5, 2015, Oklahoma's Republican dominated state legislature passed a bill allowing school districts to appoint school personnel to ...
A New Approach to Counseling for Meeting Your Client’s Needs
People attend counselling because of distress and want relief as quickly as possible. With traditional counselling approaches, people see the counsellor ...
Online Toolkit for Social Workers to Help Pet Owners in Crisis
Comprehensive guide from the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals covers topics including domestic violence, homelessness, hoarding, illness, among others. A ...
SASW Weighs in on the Children and Young People Act of 2014 (Scotland)
The Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW) have commented on the proposed guidance to the Children and Young People Act ...
Sexual Assault is not a Misconduct Issue, It is a Criminal Issue
Every April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). During these thirty days, survivors, students, professionals, and activists’ march throughout the ...
A Boy or A Girl or A Person: the Lack of Recognition for Intersex People
Not surprisingly, Fox News presenter Clayton Morris had to apologise for his ‘ignorant and stupid’ comments mocking the new gender ...
Social Workers Must Speak Against Austerity Says BASW UK Chair
BASW AGM via Twitter @SimonHadelyPix Today, the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) is holding a members conference in order ...
TalkPoverty is Lifting the Voices of Impoverished Communities
Citizens living below the poverty line are often treated as an absent third party while policy makers and service providers ...
Tax the Rich: Research Supports A More Progressive Taxation
In an issue brief from the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, policy analyst Nick Bunker weighed in on the ongoing ...
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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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