Behind the vibrant facades of our communities lies a silent yet powerful shift in leadership. This change isn’t heralded with grand declarations but is found in the quiet resolve of individuals dedicated to understanding and embracing the diversity surrounding them. These leaders are redefining what it means to be at the forefront of social change, […]

View Full Article - Embracing Change: The Evolving Landscape of Diverse Community Leadership

Women represent the fastest-growing population in U.S. institutional corrections facilities. In the past four decades, the number of women incarcerated has increased by more than 475%, rising from 26,326 in 1980 to 152,854 in 2020. Because the majority of imprisoned women are mothers, a conservative estimate indicates that at least one million American children have […]

View Full Article - Baylor Researchers Examine Relationship Between Imprisoned Mothers and Their Adolescent Children’s Risk Behaviors

Hispanic adults with mental health conditions are 17 percent less likely to receive treatment than their non-Hispanic white counterparts.  But what causes this disparity and how can we fix it? That was a question recently posed by Jason Mallonee, D.S.W., an assistant professor in the Department of Social Work at The University of Texas at El […]

View Full Article - ‘Taboo’ & ‘Crazy:’ Researchers Examine Mental Health Stigmas on the Border

A multidisciplinary team led by a University at Buffalo social work researcher has developed and tested a new assessment tool that has the potential to help people recover from alcohol and drug addiction. The Multidimensional Inventory of Recovery Capital (MIRC), a project resulting from a roughly $408,000 grant in 2020 from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, […]

View Full Article - UB Social Work Researcher Introduces a New Tool for Treating Alcohol and Drug Addiction

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) opposes the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) social work licensing exams after a review of ASWB data shows significant disparities in pass rates for prospective social workers of color, older adults, and those who speak English as a second language. NASW is prepared to oppose the Social […]

View Full Article - NASW Opposes Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Exams

You might not think it at first but I’d argue that my former life as a reporter has held me in good stead to pursue my next career as a future social worker. Yes, really, and here is why! Some 25 years ago as a 15 year old school pupil with an endless supply of […]

View Full Article - Journalist Turned Social Worker?

After helplessly watching her sister try to navigate the international adoption process, Felicia Curcuru launched Binti in an effort to reinvent foster care and adoption. Since the launch of the company in 2017, Binti has expanded its network to over 190 agencies across 26 states in the U.S. The software Binti creates helps social workers […]

View Full Article - Technology and Entrepreneurship in Social Work

The term “Employee well-being” covers the mental, physical, and financial health of the workers in the organization. According to a recent survey, 58% of the world’s population spends one-third of their lives at the workplace. So, creating a work environment that supports the positive well-being of employees is crucial. At present, there has been an […]

View Full Article - 5 Ways To Boost Employee Wellbeing

 Why Taking Care of Yourself is the Best Thing You Can do for Your Client – This webinar is for those who feel like they are on the verge of burnout. Find out the steps to rekindle your spark. In a few simple steps, you can transition from burnout to firestarter. Not only will […]

View Full Article - From Burnout to Firestarter

A high-performance culture in an organisation makes people want to come to work because they know that their input counts and that their efforts are valued by the company and by their co-workers. It allows them to focus on doing what they do best every day without having to worry about how others might react […]

View Full Article - What is High Performance Culture and How to Create It

 Social Worker and Twitter Employee, Jerrel Peterson MSW, created this presentation for our virtual spring 2020 summit. This is a discussion on how to leverage research, data, and ethics to address complex social and political issues at a global scale. Topics covered include making the transition from micro to macro practice, the challenges of […]

View Full Article - From Macro to Micro: Leveraging Research, Data, and Social Work Principles for Impact at Scale

Tech and Movement Building: How to Hold Space in the Digital Age Part 1 by Avani Parekh of Facebook. Avani explores using technology to build community and provide service. This presentation was created for our global virtual summit for Spring 2020. Citation Parekh, Avani. From Macro to Micro: Tech and Movement Building: Holding Space in […]

View Full Article - Tech and Movement Building Part I

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Anthony Estreet, a professor and former chair of the Master of Social Work Program at Morgan State University and chief executive officer of a behavioral health company in Baltimore, will be the new chief executive officer of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) beginning February 6. Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, succeeds […]

View Full Article - Morgan State University Professor Anthony Estreet to be next CEO of NASW

On November 14, 2022, Benoit Law Firm, PLLC, joined by Levin Papantonio Rafferty (LPR), filed a lawsuit against Red Roof Inns and Red Roof Franchising, LLC, and other local hotel entities on behalf of a survivor of a severe form of sex trafficking. Allegations by “Jane Doe” include that she was sex trafficked, sexually exploited, […]

View Full Article - Sex Trafficking Survivor Files Lawsuit Against Red Roof Inns

Avani Parekh is a Program Manager for Community Partnerships, in Asia Pacific for Facebook where she helps community leaders power up their leadership, access, and impact across the Facebook platform of apps. A lover of using technology to help the underserved and voiceless, she’s formed communities and platforms to foster empathy and support for women […]

View Full Article - Tech and Movement Building Part II

 Sara Kauffman’s presentation was designed to give helpful information to helping professionals who may encounter refugees in their practice areas. Additionally, it provides helpful governmental resources for practitioners to add to their toolboxes. Sara Kauffman, LCSW created this presentation for the SWHELPER Summit in March 2018. Citation Kauffman, Sara. Social Work with Refugees. SWHELPER […]

View Full Article - Social Work with Refugees

Dr. Kristie Holmes and Barbara Colwell, LCSW discuss how the Redcross supports emergency management services during natural disasters. The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Citation Holmes, Kristie and Colwell, Barbara. Natural Disasters, Mental Health, and Practice […]

View Full Article - Natural Disasters, Mental Health, and Practice in Action

A few days ago, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) concluded its annual conference in Anaheim, California, and the theme was “Leading Critical Conversations: Human Rights are Global Rights”. Since then, the conference has been the center of discussion on Social Work Twitter due to the unaddressed sexual harassment allegations reported to senior CSWE […]

View Full Article - When Reporters of Sexual Harassment Are Silenced By Advocacy Institutions the Harm is Far Worst

“Any situation or event that leaves a child feeling overwhelmed and alone needs to be considered as trauma.” This presentation was by Jane Evans, UK author, and Parenting Expert at our SWHELPER Summit 2018. Citation Evans, Jane. What is Early Trauma and Why Does it Matter?. SWHELPER Summit, 20 March. 2018, https://swhelper.org/2022/09/25/what-is-early-trauma-and-why-does-it-matter/.

View Full Article - What is Early Trauma and Why Does it Matter?

A new study provides the best evidence to date that prove the preferences of white consumers helped drive private businesses to discriminate against Black customers before the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The results suggest that racially discriminatory practices – such as motels and restaurants not serving Black travelers – would not have ended without […]

View Full Article - How White Consumers Helped Drive Discrimination by Businesses