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Social Workers Raise the Alarm Over Rising Divisions in Nigeria, Urge National Unity Drive

This Day 21 Mar 2026
The association made the call as social workers worldwide mark Social Work Month 2026 and International Social Work Day 2026, urging governments, institutions, and citizens to collaborate in rebuilding unity and promoting social harmony.
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NASW Georgia Statement on the Loss of VA Social Worker Nicholas "Nic" Crews (NASW - National Association of Social Workers)

Public Technologies 20 Mar 2026
We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of VA social worker Nicholas "Nic" Crews, who was killed while conducting a mental health evaluation on the job ... social workers must be supported, protected, and invested in at every level.
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Social worker dies after shooting at Jasper VA clinic, GBI says

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 20 Mar 2026
Gunman killed during shoutout with officers and an armed bystander, authorities said ....
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Social workers discreetly work the frontlines at DSS

The Post and Courier 20 Mar 2026
Department of Social Services often has its critics.
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Future social workers celebrate World Social Work Day (University of Chichester)

Public Technologies 19 Mar 2026
"Be curious, improve people's lives and make things better" - that was the message to future social workers as the University of Chichester celebrated World Social Work Day this week at a special event.
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\u2018The Price Is Right\u2019: Social Worker Loses After Drew Carey\u2019s Lunch Date Proposal

Mississippi Business Journal 19 Mar 2026
Tanesha Hicks, a social worker from Eastvale, California, won the sixth item up for bid on March 18 ... “Now, just for the moment, let’s pretend you’re going to quit your social work job, and work for The Price Is Right, ok?” host Drew Carey told Hicks ... .
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Idaho lawmakers advance bill to expedite social worker investigations for at-risk infants

Idaho State Journal 18 Mar 2026
A 12-day-old infant boy named Benjamin, “Benji,” died in Nampa in December, despite calls to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare asking the agency to check on the baby. The families who tried to get officials to respond to ... .
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Mariorenzi: Social workers are vital to our school community

The Valley Breeze 18 Mar 2026
With Social Worker Appreciation Week having recently passed, I want to take a moment to recognize the extraordinary work being done by the social workers across our school district ....
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Bad Axe woman pleads no contest in assault on social worker

Huron Daily Tribune 18 Mar 2026
Woman became angry over unannounced home visit and assaulted worker, prosecutors said. .
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Louisiana social worker fights state red tape blocking her from helping special needs kids

Fox News 18 Mar 2026
A New Orleans social worker is refusing to give up her fight to open a respite facility ...
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Moore, Garcia, Scholten Lead Effort to Commemorate School Social Work Week and Increase Pipeline of School Social Workers (Gwen Moore)

Public Technologies 18 Mar 2026
The School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act Summary Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a grant program to find additional school social workers and retain school social workers.
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Worcestershire social workers and social care staff celebrated at Award Ceremony (Worcestershire County Council)

Public Technologies 18 Mar 2026
Social workers and social care staff were invited to tour an assistive technology flat at the Heart of Worcestershire College, showcasing how technology can enhance independence, improve outcomes and ...
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EP 139: What Every Social Worker Must Know About Motherhood, Stress, Alcohol Use and Practical Ways to Help (NASW - National Association of Social Workers)

Public Technologies 17 Mar 2026
Kelley Kitley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. In this episode Kelley discusses, What Every Social Worker Must Know About Motherhood, Stress, Alcohol Use and ...
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