News Items – April 25, 2018
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4/25/18
Watch “I Am Evidence” on HBO on April 16
4/11/18 •
Documentary puts spotlight on alarming number of untested rape kits
HBO, I Am Evidence, National Association of Social Workers, sexual assault, social workers, women
Social worker, author using science fiction, satire to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect
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Proceeds from “Rarity from the Hollow” will benefit Children’s Home Society of West Virginia
Lacy Dawn, National Association of Social Workers, novel, Rarity from the Hollow, Robert Eggleton, Science Fiction, social workers
And the winners of the 2018 NASW Media Awards are…
3/30/18 •
Winners include actress, comedian Tiffany Haddish; Baltimore sun reporter Meredith Cohn
ABC News 11, advocate, Amanda Kerri, Baltimore Sun, Eve Troeh, Jesse Bennett, Mallory Falk, media awards, Meredith Cohn, National Association of Social Workers, NPR, Rochelle Gauthier, social workers, Steve Daniels, Tiffany Haddish
Using YouTube to share social work experiences
1/16/18 •
Donzell Lampkins sharing thoughts on issues ranging from racism to social work and spirituality
Donzell Lampkins, H&M, National Association of Social Workers, social worker, YouTubeRecent Features
How one social worker uses Hip hop music to help his clients open up about mental health
12/11/17 •
Learn more about social worker Dr. Randolph Sconier’s Mental-Hop initiative
Singer, actress Heather Headley plays social worker in Spike Lee series “She’s Gotta Have It”
11/28/17 •
Dr. Jamison is graduate of Columbia University School of Social Work
Prince Harry’s Fiancee Meghan Markle has social work connection
11/27/17 •
Markle is daughter of NASW member Doria Ragland
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News Items – April 18, 2018
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4/18/18
News Items – April 11, 2018
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4/11/18
Expert Interviews
What should you do if a child is in danger?
NASW Arizona Chapter member Timothy Schmaltz offers advice
Someone to Talk to Upon Returning from War
Atlantic Magazine talks to Social Worker of the Year John Cowart
From Social Worker to Foster Parent and Back
NASW member Judith Schagrin featured in The Atlantic Magazine
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