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In our article, Dr. Candice Beasley, MSW, DSW, LCSW-BACS explains that domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) are chronic pandemics that span race, ethnicity, sex/gender, and religion. She also argues that social workers should consider intersections between both DV and IPV and spiritual abuse, wherein perpetrators use religion or spirituality as a control […]
Social work is a fast-growing profession in the U.S., and career opportunities are expected to increase by seven percent by 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, that isn’t the only reason many people choose social work as a career path. They may feel the drive to improve their community and society […]
The field of social work is now well over a century old. Jane Addams, a pioneering social worker of the early 20th century, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931. Her legacy and those of other social workers live on in the modern field, in which compassionate social workers support communities and work as […]
As demand for mental health care continues to increase in the U.S., there is a growing need for professionals who can provide this type of support to individuals, families, and communities. Clinical social workers and therapists both help clients manage their mental health in various settings, but they provide different types of services in different […]
Natural disasters displaced 2.5 million Americans in 2023, according to the Weather Channel. Even in a country with the infrastructure and resources of the United States, fires, floods, and other disasters can upend organizations and entire communities. Social workers often work with governmental groups to help people recover from the economic and psychological impacts of […]
Transformative leadership has become one of the most popular leadership styles, particularly in the world of social work. Social workers who strive to become transformative leaders need to embrace new lines of thinking. Those changes can have far-reaching impacts, from more motivated team members to better empathy for those they serve and support. Transformative leadership […]
Nonprofits aren’t driven by money but by a desire to improve the world. Effective nonprofit management and grant management keep these organizations afloat.
Nonprofits aren’t driven by money but by a desire to improve the world. Effective nonprofit management and grant management keep these organizations afloat.
Lingering disaster mental health issues are common among survivors of floods and other life-shattering events. Learn how social workers can support recovery.
Policy evaluation and program evaluation ensure social work initiatives meet their goals. By assessing such outcomes, policies and programs can be improved.