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...
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...
Julia Rose, MSW, LISW, serves as the president of the NASW Iowa Chapter. She is an Intimate Partner Violence Program Coordinator for the Veterans Health Administration. What inspired you to serve as president of NASW's Iowa Chapter?I was interested in uplifting the...
By Alison Laurio Heavy rainfall in late August exacerbated ongoing problems at the main water treatment facility in Jackson, Miss., prompting Gov. Tate Reeves to declare a state of emergency. The Pearl River flooded Jackson, leading to low water pressure and a...
“The world is going through a challenging time in regard to women’s health and rights, and as a social worker we have a crucial role to play to ensure women have access to proper care and health,” says Yasoda Sharma, PhD, MSW.
“The pandemic forced me to the pool and swimming,” Urbina said. “I needed to connect with myself, and I had time to heal the bits and pieces of my past narrative.”
Social workers play a critical role in helping people manage their chronic pain, including those who may have developed an opioid misuse disorder.
Over the last couple of years, Texas has seen an erosion of safe spaces that allow people to talk about some current issues.