What to Do if ICE Comes Knocking | Social Work Blog
No one should face ICE alone. Social workers can support immigrant families by protecting their rights, safety and the dignity of the families. Learn how you can support immigrant families in the NASW Social Work Blog
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Social Work Expects More From Us
Social work is a discipline that expects more of both professionals who practice it and students who study it. If it didnβt expect more, well, we wouldnβt need social workers.
Social work is asking more of social workers in the forms of ethics, advocacy, and self-care. It can be hard, but it's also what makes the work mean so much. Read how social workers can balance all of these things in
Social Work Expects More From Us
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'This Town Has Nothing': Rural Texas' Mental Healthcare Crisis
Against long odds, Sweetwaterβs public hospital recruited counselors to help address a wave of mental health crises in rural Texasβyet struggles continue.
For many rural Texans, mental health care is out of reach due to a lack of providers in their counties and the existing stigma and around mental health. Learn how Sweetwater is building an accessible counseling program to meet the needs of their rural town.
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AI panic is blinding leaders to the signals that matter - SmartBrief
Leaders who can overcome their AI panic will be able to adapt and use the technology wisely, writes Scott Hutcheson.
In today's technological world, AI has become integrated into out daily lives. For many industries, including social work, this is causing a panic because of the lack of awareness surrounding AI. Learn how leaders can become more adaptive during the time of AI.
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House Energy & Commerce Committee hearing is the next step for the #MCEDAct. We ask @repmarcveasey.bsky.social, @repfletcher.bsky.social to help get this #cancer early detection bill passed in 2025!
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RaΓces y Resistencia β Roots and Resistance πΏ
This #HispanicHeritageMonth, #NASW honors Hispanic and immigrant communities while naming the harm of recent raids, deportations, and family separations. #NASW
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More students head back to class without one crucial thing: their phones
This back to school season, more districts than ever have cell phone bans in place. Teachers and legislators alike say the restrictions help kids focus in class.
This school year, many Texas schools are moving to a phone free environment. Some are saying that it will increase class participation and lessen student anxieties, while others feel it limits students ability to capture memories.
Read more about Texas's new policy
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Stand firm against conspiracy-based disinformation when it comes to vaccine safety. It harms Americans and puts our health at risk. @repmarcveasey.bsky.social βͺ@augustpfluger.bsky.social βͺ@repfletcher.bsky.social
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Talking to kids about school shootings. Be truthful and follow their lead
Parents are struggling to figure out what to say to their children after another school shooting. We talked to some experts, who offered these guidelines.
With school shootings on the rise, how can we talk to the children about the fears they might be experiencing?
Dr. David Schonfeld, a pediatrician, offers a solution and offers different ways to alleviate anxieties children could be having around this issue.
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NASW-TX submitted a letter to the Attorney General in response to the Behavioral Health Executive Councilβs request on whether SB 14 applies to mental health providers. The Chapterβs position is that SB 14 does not apply to mental health professionals. Read more: bit.ly/3Vmt8DH
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Uplift the students & families you serve. Stay informed on NASWβs work against harmful education policies & join social workers advocating for change: www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Soc...
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Trump Officials Demanded Confidential Data About Transgender Children Seeking Care
Patient identities. Addresses. Medical bills. Private emails and texts. Even social security numbers.
Demanding sensitive information has NOTHING to do with protecting families and EVERYTHING to do with targeting our trans community.
This is invasive government overreach at its finest.
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Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map
Republican lawmakers pushed the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.
Breaking: Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map.
Republican lawmakers pushed the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.
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Uplift the students & families you serve. Stay informed on NASWβs work against harmful education policies & join social workers advocating for change: www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Soc...
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π¨The trans bathroom ban (SB 8) is scheduled for a hearing in the House State Affairs committee TOMORROW, August 22 at 8am.
π’This is our LAST CHANCE for the community to fight this, and we need everyone to show up, drop a card, and testify!
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#TXLege #SB8 #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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The battle over Congressional redistricting in Texas isnβt just a partisan fight. Itβs part of a broader national effort tied to the Trump Administration to suppress voting rights and weaken the power of Black & Latino voters. What should #SocialWorkers know? Learn more: tinyurl.com/55rc5srs
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Trump Cancels Millions in School Mental Health Grants
#NASWNC Executive Director Valerie Arendt was interviewed by The Charlotte Post about school social workers shortage that has worsened #EducationDepartment cuts. tinyurl.com/55hxwvrx
#SchoolSocialWork #SocialWorkers #StudentSupport
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How the Social Work Compact will make it easier for Social Workers to work across state lines
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π¨ ACTION ALERT! TX lawmakers are pushing a mid-decade redistricting plan that threatens fair representation. Tell your legislators to oppose partisan gerrymandering & support fair, transparent maps. Take action now: bit.ly/40TNXts
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July is #BIPOCMentalHealth Monthβhighlighting unique mental health challenges shaped by culture, race & systemic barriers. Center BIPOC voices and advocate for equity in care.
#MentalHealthMatters #HealthEquity #Representation #NASW
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Texas may not enforce migrant arrest law, US appeals court rules
The law would let authorities arrest and prosecute people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
ICYMI: The Fifth Circuit upheld a block on Texasβ attempt to override the federal governmentβs jurisdiction on immigration.
S.B. 4 would allow local police to make arrests based on immigration status, and allow state officers to deport people.
No matter our place of origin, immigrants belong here.
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If you have limited internet access or phone service, here's a version of our guide that's easier to load: texastribune.org/text/hQ22z4et/
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Senate Republicans pushed through an even harsher budget bill, gutting Medicaid, SNAP & student debt reliefβwhile giving tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. The House votes next. Speak out now! www.votervoice.net/NASW/campaig... #pleaseshare #NASW
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