Social worker found guilty of molesting female client
Annapolis Capital
By SCOTT DAUGHERTY, Staff Writer By SCOTT DAUGHERTY, Staff Writer City police are asking for the public’s help to determine if an Annapolis social worker convicted last week of molesting one of his clients during an evaluation victimized any other area women.

Retired social worker joins Beaufort City Council race
Hilton Head Island Packet
Kimberlee Kolton, 62, a retired social worker who moved to the Beaufort area from Boston about three years ago, said she decided to join the race after reading that only one person — incumbent Councilwoman Donnie Beer — had filed to run for the open seats.

More refugees en route to Grand Forks
Grand Forks Herald
Dupper, who holds a master’s degree in social work, previously worked with refugee programs in Alaska and Colorado. She said the office had to scramble this spring and early summer but will be fully staffed by the start of the new fiscal year in October.

Take the Government Out of Marriage: Do It for the Children
Huffington Post (blog)
The authors (from the College of Social Work at Ohio State University and the Brookings Institution respectively) went on to outline the advantages that state-recognized marriage would confer on these children.

Remembering victims of domestic violence
Charlotte Observer
The facility is a safe haven for battered women and children. They can stay up to 45 days, but that’s flexible. Usually, the six-bedroom shelter is full. Currently it houses 21 women and children. There are two full-time employees: Cloninger and social worker Jennifer Cannon, who joined in February.

Close-up: Love of teaching leads to social work
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
When I was at the Brown School of Social Work, I knew I didn’t want to be a social worker so I studied non-profit management. I liked it and knew I wanted to work in a situation where I could put my skills to good use and work for something I believe in.

WV Social Worker of the Year
Public News Service
Gary McDaniel, named for the distinction by the West Virginia Chapter of the national Association of Social Workers, is the social worker for the seven schools in rural Morgan County, where the schools are the largest employer.

Living Life by the Tweet
Demo Dirt (subscription)
Dr. James Huysman, PsyD, LCSW, CAP, CFT, shares his valuable insights regarding recent study findings featured on demodirt.com stating the possible influence that reality makeover shows have on the self esteem and body image of teens and young adults.