Social Work in the News – January 23, 2009

Jan 23, 2009

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MARIAH CAREY GETS GRITTY ONSCREEN: Rave reviews for her role
Eurweb.com – Los Angeles, CA
*Mariah Carey threw out her glamorous image to play a supporting role as a social worker who helps a sexually abused teen in the indie film “Push.

Sweet relief: With chocolate in hand, social worker helps victims
Knoxville News Sentinel – Knoxville,TN
But Britton, a clinical social worker who has office space at Faith Lutheran Church in Farragut, didn’t have the training she needed.

Social worker invents device to access medical information
The Business Journal – Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee-area social worker has invented a product that will allow emergency medical professionals to access a patient’s medical history with a few

For ‘Black Men,’ social work is social change
Daily Pennsylvanian – Philadelphia, PA
The gala celebrated the contributions of black males in the social work profession. In addition, seven “Outstanding Community Service Awards” were given out

Social Workers Help Pet Owners Navigate Homelessness

Social Workers Help Pet Owners Navigate Homelessness

Last year, New York city opened its first pet-inclusive homeless shelter By Faye Beard Christine Kim, MSW, knows well the choice many unhoused individuals face when deciding to keep their pets with them—no matter what. “Many people experiencing homelessness are even...

Violence in Schools: Social Workers Need to be Part of the Change

Violence in Schools: Social Workers Need to be Part of the Change

By Sue Coyle At 13, eighth-grader Melissa* is no stranger to lockdown drills—drills where students and staff practice what they would do if an active shooter was on campus. She says the drills occur monthly, more frequently at the beginning of the school year, and are...

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