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It is difficult to put today into words. We witnessed history today and while intellectually I knew today was historic, I also know that the full impact and ramifications of today have only begun. This morning, we attended the Democratic National Committee’s Women’s Caucus meeting. A highlight was the visit of Michelle Obama. Our seats at the caucus included two ... Read More »

Compassionate caregivers around the country are doing extraordinary work on the front lines of the fight against cancer. These doctors, nurses, social workers, and others offer comfort, courage, and inspiration to people facing cancer and their families. The Lane Adams Quality of Life Award recognizes the unsung heroes of cancer care and brings to light the critical role that outstanding ... Read More »

Joan Levy Zlotnik’s letter to the editor was published Saturday, Aug 2nd in the Washington Post in response to their July 26th story about Cedric Jennings, who went from Ballou High School in the District to Brown University [“A Success Story With Uncertain New Chapters,” Style]. Joan is the executive director of the Institute for the Advancement of Social Work ... Read More »

Source: Google News Kids’ rights: Plan of action TODAYonline – Singapore These proposals were welcomed by some 250 participants, which included social workers and educators, at a forum to discuss Singapore’s progress in promoting … Flora Wallace Baltimore Sun Age 86 The social worker and ex-music critic for The Sun created a scholarship for students at Peabody. By Jacques Kelly ... Read More »

News Source: Google News Series on child abuse was excellent, but portrayed social worke Post-Bulletin – Rochester, MN When child sexual abuse was torn out of the dark corners because a few brave women told their stories, social workers responded to the challenge and found … Not optimistic? Actions a gateway to happiness The Coloradoan – Fort Collins, CO Marcia ... Read More »

News Source: Google News DIANE STAFFORD: Time to take control San Luis Obispo Tribune – San Luis Obispo, CA He has a law degree and she is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in ecopsychology. The Edwardses were pioneers of a sort in writing their first … Black, Native American kids more often in foster care Seattle Post Intelligencer … ... Read More »

News Source: Google News Sahara stands up against domestic violence IndiaPost.com – Union City,CA,USA Founding board member LCSW Sheela Mehta is still on the Sahara board and continues her dedicated efforts with a focus on client empowerment and mental … UB School of Social Work Students Receive Awards UB News Center – Buffalo,NY,USA Rebecca Green of Buffalo, the Terese M. ... Read More »

Visit NPR Online to Listen to the LIVE interview with Julio Diaz. Julio Diaz has a daily routine. Every night, the 31-year-old social worker ends his hour-long subway commute to the Bronx one stop early, just so he can eat at his favorite diner. But one night last month, as Diaz stepped off the No. 6 train and onto a ... Read More »

The safety of social workers across the country is brought to the attention of the public when a social worker is killed in the line of duty. This is an issue of great importance to the National Association of Social Workers and its 56 chapters every day. The recent tragedy of the murder of a social worker in Massachusetts brings ... Read More »

Roger Werholtz MSW, Kansas State Secretary of Corrections is a 1978 graduate of the University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare where he continues to serve as a field instructor for “administrative track” MSW students. Full Article – http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics/story/475592.html The percentage of Kansas inmates who commit new crimes while on supervised release has dropped significantly over five years.The rate, which ... Read More »