Article by Kim M. Simpson, Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Lead. As each day passes, we move farther and farther away from being dominated by the COVID-19 Pandemic that began in 2020. We view the pandemic in the rear-view mirror. COVID-19 strains continue to...
Kim Simpson
Social Work on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Look Back, A Look Ahead (Part Two)
Article by Kim M. Simpson, Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Lead. As each day passes, we move farther and farther away from being dominated by the COVID-19 Pandemic that began in 2020. We view the pandemic in the rear-view mirror. COVID-19 strains continue to...
NASW Press Reads for Practice, Policy, and Principles
The American Academy of Social Work and Welfare’s grand challenge to “create social responses to a changing environment” is a call to action for social workers to advocate for environmental justice.
NASW Press Reads for Economic Justice and Financial Management
We all have contributions to make to the economic well-being of our communities. “Economic Well-Being: An Introduction” provides us with tools to accomplish these goals.
Vaccination Barriers for People Experiencing Homelessness: How Social Workers are Making an Impact
Even as availability to vaccines becomes more widespread, challenges remain in reaching people experiencing homelessness.
NASW Press Reads for Hope, Affirmation, and Pride
Prejudice to Pride: Moving from Homophobia to Acceptance describes a journey, moving from ignorance and falsehoods about gay men and lesbians toward understanding and acceptance of the gay community.
Five Facts Social Workers Need to Know About Women and Drinking
National Women’s Health Week (May 14-20) is an opportunity for social workers to encourage women to make their health a priority, including avoiding overconsuming alcohol.
COVID-19 Three Years Later: A Changing Landscape
It is easy to forget how terrified we were in the early days and months of the pandemic—and the relief we felt when mRNA vaccines were developed, approved, and rolled out across the country in seemingly record time.