PERSPECTIVE: Are You a Social Worker Guilty of Performative Allyship for...
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...
View ArticleThe New Social Worker’s Social Work Month Project 2021 Call for Submissions
The New Social Worker magazine is seeking entries for its Social Work Month Project 2021. Get full details on submission requirements.
View ArticleCritical Social Policy, Health, Mental Health, and Disability: An Interview...
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...
View ArticleBook Review: Social Work, Criminal Justice, and the Death Penalty
The New Social Worker's book review of Social Work, Criminal Justice, and the Death Penalty.
View ArticleBook Review: United States Income, Wealth, Consumption, and Inequality
The New Social Worker's book review of United States Income, Wealth, Consumption, and Inequality.
View ArticleBook Review: Sex-Positive Social Work
The New Social Worker's book review of Sex-Positive Social Work
View ArticleUpdate From the Home and Work Environment: Are We Built for This?
What does it mean when work, home, parenting, care-giving, and self-care all happen in the same place? What happens to our sense of self? New challenges are apparent, and the future is unknown.
View ArticleSocial 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.
View ArticleI Have My Social Work Degree—Why Do I Have To Take an Exam To Get a License?
Regulatory boards consider four factors when issuing social work licenses: education, moral character, an exam that measures entry-level competence, and supervised experience. The first in a series by...
View ArticleThe Power of Podcasting in Social Work Education
Podcasts promote storytelling and lived experiences, are accessible, and integrate easily into learning management systems. They can be used in class discussions, writing assignments, and assessments.
View ArticleDisenfranchised 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...
View ArticleAcknowledge and Embrace the Uncertainty of a Job Search in Unpredictable Times
Start your social work job search now, make adjustments for unique situations, and be flexible.
View ArticleCreate a Great Social Work Field Education Experience
Have you thought about taking on a social work student in your agency? A great agency field experience takes planning, careful interviewing, connections with nearby schools of social work, and careful...
View ArticleEthics Alive! When Medical Marijuana Is Both “Legal” and “Prohibited”
Medical use of marijuana (MuM) is legal in many states. Yet, it is prohibited by federal law. What is the social worker’s role with clients for whom MuM may be beneficial?
View ArticleSelf-Care A-Z: Self-Care in the Dark
My self-care in the dark is time just for me. It’s when I struggle the most and make the most meaningful gains. It’s when I heal. It’s the real work for my foundation, roots, and core of my being.
View ArticleNo, I’m Not OK, Mom. But I Will Be Once I Hit My Refresh Button.
As I look on to the back of my vehicle, I catch my child gazing at the sky. Are you OK, baby? She answered, “No, I am not OK, Mommy, but I will be once I hit my Refresh Button.” A COVID-19 story.
View ArticleNASW Releases 2021 Blueprint of Federal Social Policy Priorities
The National Association of Social Workers released its 2021 Blueprint of Federal Social Policy Priorities, articulating meaningful actions the Biden-Harris Administration and Congress should take to...
View ArticleSelf-Care A-Z: Grief as Self-Care
Social workers navigate loss and grief in myriad forms. The use of aknowledgment, intentionality, and meaning-making can be an overarching guide for individualized adaptation in grief as self-care.
View ArticleCall to Action for Juvenile Justice Reform
Despite each state having a set age for juvenile jurisdiction, all 50 states have one or more transfer laws allowing for their juveniles to be tried as adults. MSW student Amanda Yates calls for social...
View Article5 Tips for Success at Your Social Work Internship
Internships are outstanding opportunities to expand your knowledge with firsthand experience. You will learn about yourself and gain a greater understanding of the nuances of the profession. Here are 5...
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