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Disenfranchised Trauma: The Impact on Indirect Victims
Much has been written on the effects of sexual abuse on the primary victim. Less has been written on the effects on the family members of survivors, such as siblings. A case study illustrates these effects. Read more
Social Work Leadership: From Colleague to Mentor to Friend
Becky Corbett pays tribute to her colleague, mentor, and friend, Elizabeth J. “Betsy” Clark, with five lessons learned. Read more
Critical Social Policy, Health, Mental Health, and Disability: An Interview with Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter
Before assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter was elected to the New Jersey state legislature, she worked in hospital administration. In this month’s podcast interview, pay attention to the assemblywoman’s thoughts on the evolution of mental health services. Read more
PERSPECTIVE: Are You a Social Worker Guilty of Performative Allyship for Black Lives Matter?
Social work has yet to have honest conversations about dismantling anti-Black racism and white supremacy within the field. The authors ask social workers to consider the harm of complicity in the face of rampant Black cultural appropriation. Read more
Texas State Board of Education: When We Fail Some Students, We Fail All Students
The Texas State Board of Education is in the process of updating its sex education curriculum for the first time in more than 20 years. What is noticeably absent within this major overhaul is he acknowledgment and inclusion of LGBTQ students. Read more
Self-Advocacy in Social Work: A Time for Reflection
As part of our social work profession, empowerment and advocacy are built in, and advocacy most likely is an inherent part of who you are and your work role. How often do you advocate for yourself? Read more
Conservative Approaches to Social Policy: An Interview with Assemblyman Frank Catania, Sr.
In this interview with Assemblyman Frank Catania, Sr., a moderate Republican, consider his thoughts on family and its historic role in responding to human need. Consider the moments in which you might agree with him, rather than moments of discord. Read more
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Waking Up - Telehealth, the Pandemic, and a New Normal
My client was talking about feeling isolated, numb, and wanting to return to “normal.” While I understood and supported her desire, I remembered her prior “normal.” I asked, “Are you sure you want to go back to your life just as it was before?” Read more
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020: What Social Workers Need To Know
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is observed on November 20 to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives to anti-transgender bigotry and violence. Social workers are encouraged to participate and learn more. Read more
Institutional Approaches via Education: An Interview with NJ State Senator Nellie Pou
Dr. Brad Forenza interviews NJ State Senator Nellie Pou on ways in which educational funding in NJ has historically attempted to level the playing field for school-age children, and how the“process” of universalizing might relate to other systems. Read more
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