social work Archive
The social work profession–with its commitment to social justice–should be a steadfast presence in the ongoing struggles of our day. As the American economy recovers from the depths of a major recession, poverty remains high for large portions of the …
“You don't recover from addiction, but you can exist in recovery.”Susan Jones, Foster ParentFoster ParentingSeptember is National Recovery Month sponsored by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). I could think of no better way to honor this month …
There are a growing number of social workers who believe our profession can play a significant role in restoring confidence in our nation’s political processes by encouraging more people to register and vote. In the August 2015 Gallup Poll, 72 …
Vic Compher, director and co-producer of “Portraits of Professional Caregivers: Their Passion. Their Pain,” didn’t start out as a filmmaker. This documentary — his fourth — was inspired by his 20 years working in child protective services, and another 10 years working …
“Is he crawling? Is he crying? How often does he eat?” These are a few of the questions that Stephanie Mokolo, a public health nurse recently hired by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), will …
I have not taken a poll but based on some of the responses to my pro-Hillary Clinton posts, there are many social workers who are not lining up behind the presumptive Democratic Party nominee. Many social workers are embracing Vermont …
Raquel, FCNI’s 2015 Benefit for Kids’ Youth SpeakerMy early childhood was fairly normal. I lived with my mom, stepdad and older sister in Santa Barbara. My mom was a surfer, so most of my childhood was spent at the beach. …
Another year has passed since the two jets crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. As a longtime New York City resident, I was devastated by what I saw on television from my …
Last week Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski pledged to be the 34th and deciding vote for approval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action agreement that will provide a check on the nuclear capabilities of Iran over the next fifteen years. …
Trauma Informed Care, Ethics, and Social Work Education Elisa Kawam, MSW, PhD Candidate Arizona State University School of Social Work Contact: ekawam@gmail.com Teaching Trauma Informed Care to Social Work Students: Educational Considerations This paper provides a brief description …
