In case you missed it, here are some of the feature stories in the October – November 2022 issue of Social Work Advocates: Grand Challenges for Social Work: Eliminating Racism Becomes 13th Challenge as Initiative Evolves The Grand Challenges initiative, launched in...
Here are some of the featured stories in the October – November 2022 issue of Social Work Advocates magazine.
By Paul R. Pace, News staff Along with attorneys, judges and juries, social workers are critical players in the nation’s criminal justice system. In district attorneys’ offices, social workers help crime victims maneuver through complex legal processes and offer a...
Social workers believe that helping people navigate difficult environments, while respecting their innate strengths, improves lives. With that in mind, NASW announced the 2013 National Professional Social Work Month theme as “Weaving Threads of Resilience and...
By Rena Malai, News staff NASW co-sponsored a Capitol Hill briefing in September to present findings and recommendations from the July 2012 Institute of Medicine report “The Mental Health and Substance Use Workforce for Older Adults: In Whose Hands?” The Hill...
By Paul R. Pace, News staff The NASW Chapter HIV/AIDS Partnership Initiative to strengthen HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment is receiving an enthusiastic response from attendees, according to those involved with the effort. NASW and eligible chapters are...
By Rena Malai, News staff From student athletes to Olympians, those involved in the world of sports don’t have an average life. Long days of training, the stress of competitions and the pressure to win on top of everyday responsibilities are the norm for many athletes...
By Rena Malai, News staff As a high school student, Ohio resident Danielle Smith already had a clear picture of what she wanted to do with her life. “As a freshman (in high school), I had an interest in social justice and I saw the power of macro level work,” Smith...