Children From Adversity: Interview with Travis Lloyd
Children from adversity is a term often used to describe children who have experienced childhood traumas, abuse, and/or stressful conditions...
CSWE Coordinates First White House Briefing for Social Work Education
Dr. Darla Coffey, President of the CSWE Every fiber weaving together today’s social safety net for our most vulnerable populations...
Jindal Says Wendy Davis Bid for Texas Governor Will End in Defeat
If you are not familiar with who Wendy Davis is, you should be! Wendy Davis was a single mom on...
Social Work in Hong Kong: Interview with Dr. Terry Leung
Hong Kong Each time I have a conversation with a social worker or social work educator, the narrative tends to...
Reflecting on the March on Washington 50 Years Later
A series of events commenced on August 24, 2013, to commemorate and honor the 1963 March on Washington, and Dr....
ACOSA Journal of Community Practice: Organizing, Planning, Development & Change
The latest edition of the Association of Community Organizing and Social Administration (ACOSA) Journal of Community Practice has brought forth...
Social Work Action Network (SWAN) London UK: Interview with Dan Morton
In the wake of austerity, there appears to be a resurgence of a social work movement to address the increasing...
What’s the Difference between Social Justice and Social Work
The Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ) is a nonprofit dedicated to the expansion of civil rights located in Durham,...
Samuel L. Jackson Will Host the Fifth Annual Shooting Stars Gala to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association
Former social worker and Django Unchained actor, Samuel L. Jackson, has announced that he will be hosting for five years...
The American Dream Doesn’t Exist for the Poor
Once again, the poor are being asked to help balance the budget. Mayor Rahm Emanuel has been a strong supporter...
Interview with Social Work Professor Barbara Zelter Arrested for Protesting with NAACP Against Bad NC Policies
I had the opportunity to catch up with Social Work Professor Barbara Zelter after she escaped the clutches of the...
University of Kentucky Social Work Student Lands Role on New BET Series Being Mary Jane
Although he is not a household name yet, University of Kentucky College of Social Work Student, Trey Lindsey, landed a...
Happy Anniversary Social Work Helper: Reflecting on the First Year
When I first got the idea to create Social Work Helper, my goal was to provide a place for helping...
Marriage Equality Goes Before the Supreme High Court
Daniel Martinez-Leffew (left) wrote a letter to Chief Justice Roberts, urging him to accept marriage equality. Shown from right to...
Macro Community Practice: Why It Can’t Be Separated From Politics
In today's interconnected world, social workers are increasingly recognizing the importance of engaging in political discussions and advocating for policy...
Interview with Gary Wexler: Former Ad Executive Turn Nonprofit Activist
Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Gary Wexler who is a former Ad Executive that has helped to create...
Our Children’s Place: Presents Mothers of Bedford
Our Children's Place, a local Chapel Hill nonprofit, in partnership with Meredith College will be hosting a screening of...
Celebrities Who Were Social Workers
When we think of Social Workers, we often think in a singular dimension. It is often assumed that a person...
How the Affordable Health Care Act is Saving My Life-Part I
I knew that pursuing this degree would be costly, but what I didn't know is that it could potential cost...
