Aliah Wright

NASW Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

NASW Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Acknowledgement: We acknowledge that the term “Hispanic” is inherently problematic due to is colonial origins, its potential exclusionary nature, and its tendency to overgeneralize diverse cultures. We support greater awareness and sensitivity in our language and...

NASW Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic American Heritage Month (also known as Hispanic Heritage Month, Hispanic Latinx Heritage or Latino Heritage Month) began in 1968 as a week-long celebration honoring the Hispanic community’s contributions.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic violence (DV) is a global and domestic public health issue. It impacts communities worldwide daily. Regardless of age, economic status, sexual orientation, race, nationality, or religion, domestic violence significantly affects individuals, families, and...

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month

How Social Workers Can Make a Difference   Binge drinking and heavy alcohol use during pregnancy have increased over the past decade, according to a new study in JAMA Network Open. In fact, from 2011 to 2020, binge drinking among pregnant women increased nearly 9...

Why the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a Big Deal for Social Workers

Why the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a Big Deal for Social Workers

The emergence of 988 is of high significance to the social work profession. There are compelling reasons why social workers should pay close attention, not only to the launch of 988, but to the subsequent changes to the approach to behavioral crisis response services that the 988 system could spark.

The Roe Act and the Path Forward for our Nation

The Roe Act and the Path Forward for our Nation

After Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed that a leaked draft of the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in the Mississippi abortion case was authentic, I began doom scrolling to the point of anger and despair.