Letters to the Editor

Social Work Month is a good time to respond to local news about social issues.  By writing a letter to the editor, you can help inform fellow readers of your favorite publication on how these issues are being addressed by social workers in your community.

Here are a few sample LTEs, but search the website of your local publication for more examples:

Mental Health Care is Important
Chicago Tribune, March 30, 2010

Social Workers Needed; They Make a Difference
Watertown Daily Times, March 31, 2010

What’s Needed to Stem the Tide of Gangs?
Ashbury Park Press, March 30, 2010

Quick Tips for Writing a Letter to the Editor

  • Have a clear point of view.
  • Write about a published article or something the community needs to know.
  • Keep your letter or online post under 250 words.
  • Send your response within a day or two of reading the article.
  • Create a 6-10 word headline for your letter.  Use it to tweet about your issue.
  • Explain your headline with 3-4 strong supporting statements in the letter.
  • If you are promoting Social Work Month, use one of these proclamation points as your frame.

Email: socialworkmonth@naswdc.org


http://www.socialworkers.org/pressroom/swMonth/2011/sampleletter.asp
10/7/2013
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