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Workforce Studies: Social Workers at Work

Social Workers at Work The 2004 benchmark national study of licensed social workers provided a wealth of information about social workers’ roles and work ...

Election ‘08: What do social workers think about the current economic crisis?

Excesses on Wall Street are impacting Main Street. The country is in an economic crisis and we need leaders who have a viable plan for the economy. How will America jumpstart the economy, provide middle class Americans tax relief; supporting fair trade; and create additional new jobs? Social workers, what ...

Celebrating the 20th Edition of the Encyclopedia of Social Work

Co-published by the National Association of Social Workers and Oxford University Press Terry Mizrahi and Larry E. Davis, Editors The NASW Press and Oxford University Press are proud to announce the new, completely updated, revised and expanded 20th edition of the Encyclopedia of Social Work. This new edition of the Encyclopedia includes ...

Social Work in the News - Sept 29, 2008

Source: Google News Americans gloomier, for now USA Today Her husband is making 5% to 10% more than last year and her new degree in social work should have meant a job soon, but hasn't. ... Social worker creates travel matching site Reading Eagle - Reading, PA By Jenee Osterheldt They share their secrets, the ...

Social Worker Op-ed: WHAT IS A COMMUNITY ORGANIZER?

The op-ed below was submitted to local media by Richard Cook, University of Maryland School of Social Work. This link to resulting article in the Baltimore Sun: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-md.vozzella07sep07,0,6995248.column This week the nation is hearing again that Barack Obama started his work on human concerns in Chicago as a community organizer. While ...

Social Work in the News - September 22, 2008

Source: Google News Web site created as recovery resource Red and Black, GA Graduate students in the School of Social Work are giving back the community by helping people overcome addictions. In honor of September's National Alcohol ... Names in the news Baltimore Sun, MD The University of Maryland School of Social Work has announced the ...

Statement for Betsy Clark Step Up for Kids – National Press Club – Every Child Matters

September 16, 2008 As I travel around the country representing the National Association of Social Workers, I meet many social workers who work with clients and communities in different capacities. Many of these social workers have dedicated their lives to serving those living in poverty, particularly children. How do families ...

Social Work in the News - Sept 15, 2008

Source: Google News May I ask? Finding help for troubled young adults Wicked Local West Roxbury - Needham, MA “Transitions is a comprehensive therapeutic and rehabilitative service for young adults with psychiatric disabilities,” said Sara Cunningham, LICSW, ... Discuss clothing with daughter Washington Times - Washington, DC Redeployed, But Broke, Busted and Disgusted ...

NASW Volunteers Needed To Assist With Disasters

As Hurricane Ike approaches Texas, the American Red Cross is in great need of licensed mental health professionals (Volunteering)* Volunteering in your local community To find the Red Cross chapter closest to you, please go to the Chapter Locater website at www.redcross.org. Local volunteers may be called upon to provide ...

Social Workers at the Republican National Convention

Social workers were in attendance at the RNC. "Nita Waddell, an alternate delegate from Hope, Ark., and retired social worker, said she liked McCain’s speech but that it was Palin’s address Wednesday that finally sold her on a ticket she had some misgivings about – mostly because of McCain’s support for ...