Social Justice Archive
By: Courtney Kidd, LMSW SJS staff writer In Mauritania, 10-20% of the country’s population is enslaved. This western African country was the last in the world to criminalize slavery in 1981, but has only prosecuted one case successfully. Although …
by Victoria Brewster, MSW – SJS Staff Writer in Canada My initial write-up focused on the first half of the book. (http://northernmsw.wordpress.com/2012/12/05/ashley-judds-all-that-is-bitter-and-sweet/). This write-up focuses on the second half of the book which is part of Ashley Judd’s treatment, healing …
By Victoria Brewster, MSW – SJS Staff Writer in Canada Friday was certainly a day of tragedy, but this word does not adequately describe what happened. How is it that there are so many people that have such internal negative thoughts, …
By Georgianna Reilly, LMSW SJS Staff Writer Many of us in the profession have now seen the SAMHSA and other guidelines for discussing tragedy and bereavement with youth, but what about some simpler tips to discuss the news itself, whatever it …
By Georgianna Reilly, LMSW SJS Staff Writer Do you ever feel that you need a boost in your ability to be persuasive with clients, bosses, potential grant funders or with other agencies with which you might engage when seeking to …
By Georgianna Reilly, LMSW SJS Staff Writer In a somewhat controversial move, the Republican held Michigan House followed on the heals of the Senate and passed two “Right to Work” bills amid protests in the capital this afternoon. These legislations will allow workers at employers with …
The Big 9, The U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases regarding same-sex marriage. Over the past few years all signs have pointed that this was an inevitable outcome of recent legalization of gay marriage in several US states. Although …
By: Courtney Kidd, LMSW SJS Staff Writer Do what I say, not what I do. It is an endless phrase heard by children all around the world from well-meaning parents. Or perhaps lazy ones. This saying is one of …
By Georgianna Reilly, LMSW SJS Staff Writers The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has published “Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide For Parents, Caregivers, And Teachers“. The article …
By Georgianna Reilly SJS Staff Writer In response to recent riots and protests in Egypt President Mursi has retracted a recent decree made in November which gave him power over the juridical section of his government. But is this action too late in …
