June 15, 2011, is the 6th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) – an international effort in support of the United Nation’s International Plan of Action on Ageing acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. The Administration on Aging (AoA) is honored to once again publicly observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, putting abuse and neglect of older persons in a global spotlight. To learn more about this day and how you and your members can do your part to end elder abuse, please go to: http://ncea.aoa.gov/NCEAroot/Main_Site/About/Initiatives/Join_Us_Campaign.aspx
What Social Workers Need to Know About the Supreme Court’s Decision in Chiles v. Salazar
In an 8–1 decision in Chiles v. Salazar, the Supreme Court ruling raises significant implications for how social workers navigate ethical practice, client care, and the regulation of mental health services.
