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Social Workers Honor William C. Bell with the International Rhoda …
SunHerald.com - Biloxi, MS
“For more than 25 years, William Bell has been a tireless advocate for the welfare of children and an exemplary representative of social work values,” says …

The pain of it all
Daily Inter Lake - Kalispell, MT
The psychological aspects need to be treated as aggressively as the medical factors, said David Segerstrom, a licensed clinical social worker at the center. …

Assessing True Truancy
The Chattanoogan - Chattanooga, TN
The school social worker should be calling me to find out why, not sending me a letter that states this is a “legal document” and blah, blah, blah. …

MEASURE TO PROTECT LGBT FOSTER YOUTH PASSES FIRST COMMITTEE
Out In America - Columbus, OH
“Social workers are the first line of defense in ensuring that foster youth are safe in all their environments, including school,” said NASW-CA Executive …

Call to standardise social work
Viet Nam News - Hanoi, Vietnam
Hong said the social-worker network must keep pace with the development of the nation and focus on retraining grassroots welfare employees working at ward …

Touro students at UN
Connecticut Jewish Ledger - West Hartford, CT
The students, from Touro College’s recently established school of social work, will discuss humanitarian aid in meetings April 15. The discussions follow a …

In the Red: Social Workers and Educational Debt

The 2004 benchmark national study of licensed social workers provided a wealth of information about social workers’ roles and work environments. The study also raised new questions about the social work workforce that required further exploration. Although the 2004 findings pointed to a looming shortage of licensed social workers, there was still much to learn about why this was the case. In what ways did career decision points, educational debt, workplace stressors, and other factors influence the recruitment and retention of this professional workforce? The NASW Membership Workforce Study was an effort to respond to such remaining questions and to gain more insight into the social work workforce. Click here to view the study.

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Gov. Ritter Signs Order to Recommend Child Welfare Changes
My Fox Colorado.com - Denver, CO
Ritter also said money from youth corrections programs would be shifted beginning next month to provide training for current and new social workers. …

US Senators Barbara Mikulski and Debbie Stabenow Introduce S. 2858 …
SunHerald.com - Biloxi, MS
By National Association of Social Workers In concert with a global celebration of the social work profession this week, two US Senators, …

Seychelles marks Int’l Social Workers’ Day
Africast - Westport, CT
VICTORIA, April 16 — The longest-serving and best-performing social workers have received awards for their dedication to, and enrichment of, social work in …

Smyth Elected President of National Social Work Group
UB News Center - Buffalo, NY
Nancy Smyth, dean of the School of Social Work, has been named to a two-year term as president of the St. Louis Group. BUFFALO, NY — Nancy J. Smyth, …

University’s MSW program is one of the best
Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park, NJ
Monmouth University’s Master of Social Work program was named as one of the best in US News & World Report’s annual list of Best Graduate programs 2009. …

Today, April 15, 2008, is Second Annual World Social Work Day!
We celebrate the 2nd annual World Social Work Day coordinated by the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW). This observance invites professional social workers worldwide to celebrate the profession’s rich and diverse history.

World Social Work Day PhotoStamp (click here to purchase)

World Social Work Day Poster • English Version Only (pdf version) • English/French/Spanish Verison (pdf ver

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Caregivers need to care for themselves
Contra Costa Times - Walnut Creek, CA
Glen Feigelman, LCSW, a social worker at Alameda Hospital, often sees signs of caregiver burnout such as being irritable and resentful; feeling overwhelmed; …

Agency foresees deficit
Record-Searchlight (subscription) - Redding, CA
Caren Wilds, a licensed clinical social worker, said she doesn’t know what outsourcing or other cuts would mean, but worries about mentally ill clients. …

Guest Opinion: Social workers must take a stand for peace
UI The Daily Iowan (subscription) - Iowa City, IA
I am convinced that not only should social workers play a role in the peacemaking process, we are obligated to do so. According to the National Association …

Crime Tape, Pools Of Blood Not Uncommon Sight For Oakland Social …
NBC 11.com - San Francisco, CA
Oakland social workers said that their jobs have taken a dangerous turn, as they have literally had to step over pools of blood to check in with their …

Stress At Work: How Do Social Workers Cope?

The 2004 benchmark national study of licensed social workers provided a wealth of information about social workers’ roles and work environments. The study also raised new questions about the social work workforce that required further exploration. Although the 2004 findings pointed to a looming shortage of licensed social workers, there was still much to learn about why this was the case. In what ways did career decision points, educational debt, workplace stressors, and other factors influence the recruitment and retention of this professional workforce? The NASW Membership Workforce Study was an effort to respond to such remaining questions and to gain more insight into the social work workforce.  Click here to view the study.

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Mental health court: Local legal system takes on mental health issues
Quad City Times - Davenport, IA
Lisa Salvadore is a licensed clinical social worker with the DuPage County Health Department, which also offers services similar to those available at …

Sue Mason: Let’s Go Crazy
Catoosa County News - Ringgold, GA
Several times each year, I get a call from a young person who needs to “ask a social worker some questions.” The student is usually in an undergraduate …

SB social worker honored for work
San Bernardino Sun - San Bernardino, CA
Sawa was named Social Worker of Year by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) California, Inland Empire chapter. He received the award in a …

Work to recruit, retain social workers
DesMoinesRegister.com - Des Moines, IA
However, as a student pursuing a master’s in social work, significant barriers might prevent that. Iowa leaders should be particularly concerned with the ..

WASHINGTON— The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), in collaboration with other national, state and community organizations, supports the Hospice Foundation of America’s (HFA) National Bereavement Teleconference-Living with Grief: Children and Adolescents on April 16, 2008.

HFA’s 2008 Teleconference will focus on the experience of grieving children and adolescents and the ways that hospice professionals, teachers and school administrators, social workers, grief counselors, funeral directors, and parents can best support these populations as they cope with loss and grief. The teleconference will be held from 1:30PM-4:00PM EST. NASW will be offering continuing education units to all social workers who participate in the conference. The program and accompanying book will focus on the most current theories and practices in this area, and will combine academic research with hands-on ideas for use in hospice support groups and other settings.

“Social workers can help with grief and loss counseling in many important ways,” says NASW executive director, Elizabeth Clark. “From linking an individual with appropriate support groups, to helping with paperwork, social workers are an excellent resource for persons dealing with the death of a loved one.”

NASW is proud to support the Hospice Foundation of America’s National Bereavement Teleconference and is hopeful that this learning opportunity will enable social workers to better understand the complexities of dealing with the grief of a child or adolescent.

For more information on HFA’s 2008 National Bereavement Teleconference, please visit http://www.hospicefoundation.org/teleconference/findaSite.asp

About the National Association of Social Workers
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), in Washington, D.C., is the largest membership organization of professional social workers with 150,000 members. It promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its advocacy.

In celebration of Social Work Month 2008, NASW has launched the Social Work Photo Puzzle!

http://www.socialworkblog.org/photoPuzzle/

Adding your photo and comment to the Social Work Photo Puzzle is a great way to show your love and support of the social work profession and to express yourself in a unique way. This photo puzzle contributes to the “digital legacy” of social work and lets the world know WHO the Social Work profession is. Social workers come from all walks of life and have varied interests. Upload a photo of you and your fellow social work students, your furry companion, or your new baby boy who is a “future social worker”. Show off the best photo from your Flickr account or share one that you’ve uploaded to your Facebook or MySpace page. Share your photo and add your unique piece to the puzzle that makes up the beautiful picture that is Social Work.

You can view the current entries on the puzzle by clicking on the “Click Here to View the Social Work Photo Puzzle” in the top left side OR “View the Puzzle” link in the top right side of the page. Once the puzzle appears, you can also click on any puzzle piece with an image to read the message related to the entry as well as a larger view of the uploaded image and the web address.