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Tag Archives: advocacy
Jailed over Truancy
The headline jumped out like a bright pink elephant. The article Philly locks up kids for truancy, fighting – then goes after parents for child support that image alone made me want to yell. I have heard many absurd things as … Continue reading
Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading
Tagged academia, addiction, advocacy, Child support, consequences, court appearances, court fines, financial penalties, homeless, jail, juvenile justic system, legal system, legislative issues, parenting, politics, probation, proverty, public school system, reparations, social issue, social justice, social work, truancy
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Not In my Zip Code
This article Michigan says 38 underperforming public schools could close simply made me want to scream. So much stood out for me, but the elephant in the print was “Twenty-five of the schools targeted for closure are in Detroit, a … Continue reading
One Check Away…
Years ago, I remember reading American Project: The Rise and Fall of a Modern Ghetto by Sudhir Venkatesh The book recently called to me (yes, I believe books pick you, not the other way around). I pulled it off my academic … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged advocacy, book club, book review, cash support, clothing, familes, Government, housing, lifestyle, low-income families, Op Ed, politics, poverty, rent, school supplies, social work, social worker, Sudhir Venkatesh, TANF, tough times, transportation costs, utilities, welfare
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Jailed Over Court Fines
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
“Little Jake asked, “Did you hear what happened to me? I was panning in front of the pharmacy. This fat woman panhandler told me to move. Lots of people pan there. It’s…
Unsolicited Advice and LICSW the requirements
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I enjoy the Dear Amy column. I often find her wit and answers in alignment with my own. After reading this column, I thought about how the most unsolicited professional advice for…
Posted in Career Journal, Reflections
Tagged advice column, advocacy, agenda, Ask Amy, career, case notes, clients, Clinical Supervision, computer, confidentially, consultants, dream, education, email, employment opportunities, faith, graduation, LICSW, Networking, oppression, outreach, political belief, social policies, social worker, staffing issues, state representative, struggling artist, The American Association of Social Work Boards, webinar, Year of Yes
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