Sample Letters to the Editor

Supportive Response

Dear Editor:

Your coverage of ______________________ (one story or a series) illustrates the positive impact social workers have in our community.   Thank you for recognizing ___________’s efforts to make a significant difference in the lives of… __________________________________________________________________.

March is National Professional Social Work Month. It is a fitting time to recognize unsung heroes in our community who not only work every day to help people and families navigate difficult life transitions, but also work to solve the problems such services address.

Social workers are committed to helping Americans succeed, and your inspiring story about ____________________ helps more people understand their contributions.

Critical Response

Dear Editor:

Your coverage of ______________________ (one story or a series) diminishes the contributions of social workers in our community.   While the issues you raise about _________________________ (social issue) are important, your readers/viewers should know that… __________________________________________________________________________

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(Explain the counterargument to the position taken in the cited article/segment)

March is National Professional Social Work Month. We should be honoring those who not only work every day to help people and families navigate difficult life transitions, but also work to solve the problems such services address.

I hope your future coverage of this issue will be more balanced.

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