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Social
Work Month Media Coverage
MESSENGER-INQUIRER
OWENSBORO,KY WWW
Owensboro, KY 03/05/2003
Understand How Social Work Helps Community
Author: Katie L. O'Bryan
March is dedicated to social work appreciation. I believe
social workers are one of the last true advocates for enhancing
the
quality of all individuals' lives. Social work is a profession
that not only requires education, but also great dedication,
commitment, understanding and appreciation of diverse peoples.
Not unlike educators, social workers are not fully compensated
for their level of education and their substantial impact on
society.
BOSTON.COM MA
WWW Boston, MA
03/03/2003 Social Workers Recognized For Contributions
To Communities Everywhere In March
Each March, the National Association of Social
Workers NASW recognizes the contributions of over half a million
social workers in the
United States. Regardless of practice area, social work positively
affects millions of people every day. ''This year's theme 'The
Power of Social Work: Preserving Rights, Strengthening Voices'
is based on an essential tenet of social work practice-many
people thinking, working and acting together to empower those
who are
frequently unheard,'' says Elizabeth J. Clark, PhD, ACSW, MPH,
executive director of NASW. Every day, professional social
workers take action to prevent and eliminate injustice. Most
of them
work to ensure that people in their communities have access
to adequate resources, services and opportunities. Many social
workers
advocate for changes in policy and legislation to improve social
and health conditions for all. Clark says, ''Social workers
focus on opening the doors of opportunity for everyone, particularly
those in greatest need. They work with issues of mental health,
health, child protection, aging, youth development, labor and
a myriad of others.'' ''Whether they are working in direct
practice,
administration, community organizing, education, research,
or policy development, professional social workers are trained
to
make a difference,'' she adds. In March, take time to recognize
professional social workers in your community. For more information
about National Professional Social Work Month, please contact
NASW Public Affairs at media@naswdc.org. Facts about the profession
can be found at http://www.socialworkers.org.
The National Association of Social Workers NASW, in Washington,
DC, is the largest membership
organization of professional social workers with 150,000
members. It promotes, develops and protects the practice of
social work and social workers. Founded in 1955, NASW also
seeks to
enhance the well-being of individuals, families and communities
through its work and advocacy.
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