@CasssterlingMSW@ErinWarfel I stand behind banning conversion therapy! I am glad to see Lexington taking a stand to change the way. As Social workers must advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
Working towards a society in which all individuals enjoy the basic rights of equality, privacy and personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association. Social workers support the LGBTQ community. “Live openly without discrimination". #WKUSocialWorkPolicy
@jjeremy1075 This is such a great resource for everyone. “Social workers promote social justice and social change with & on behalf of client. Social workers are sensitive to cultural & ethnic diversity & strive to end discrimination, oppression, poverty, and other forms of social injustice.”
@Britt_Spencerrr Everyone deserves fair and equal health care treatment regardless of ethnicity or race. #healthcareforall “Social workers support legislation that protects civil liberties and they dedicate their careers to ensuring equality.”
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Every year,thousands of people migrate to the US seeking safety,education,& economic prosperity. NASW states “Social workers support immigrant children,youth&families in accessing immigration assistance&services to ensure their safety, permanency & wellbeing.”#wkusocialworkpolicy
@DavidPa86591889 It’s so important for people to be educated on the signs and symptoms of elder abuse! We must protect and advocate for the aging population.
@c_garafola5 As a home health social worker, I see many of my clients struggle to find affordable housing. This is something we deal with on the daily. As social workers we must make a change!
Mental health conditions such as prolonged grief disorder, depression, & anxiety are taking a toll on the elderly population since COVID-19. The NASW states Social workers recognize the central importance of human relationships. #wkusocialworkpolicy
@c_garafola5 This is an problem that I see day to day in my job. We must advocate for the vulnerable and children. We need more resources to support the needs of substance exposed infants!
@PaigeCato6 I know many people who talk about fostering, but don’t know the first steps to take! This is very informative and can help many! Thank you for sharing!
HB154 Require school councils or principals to adopt child abuse awareness and prevention instruction that is taught by a trained, certified teacher; “Erin's Law."
Social workers have a duty to protect vulnerable adults and children. #WKUsocialworkpolicy
@kaylabrookeMSW Children are our future leaders, as social workers we must advocate so that they can grow up and live fulfilled lives. We must get our children better mental health services!
@hukle_2019 This is a topic that needs to be talked about more! Inmates are humans too. Just because they are in prison doesn’t mean they don’t deserve the right to health care! As social workers we must advocate for basic human rights!
A new baby can trigger a jumble of mixed emotions,from excitement & joy to fear & anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect —PPD. Social workers empower individuals with mental illnesses to lead fulfilling lives. “It’s ok to not be ok”
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@kelly_foust Mental health services are so important to help reduce mental health issues. In addition, mental health services save lives! As social workers we must advocate for affordable health care!
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@ClaireP16551385 This is so important! As social workers, we need to advocate for affordable health care. Unaffordable insulin prices are not fair-diabetics did not choose to have a serious health condition!
Rethink postpartum care. We hear about “Well-baby visit’s” but what if moms had “Well Mama Visits”? HB294 can change postpartum care as we know it. Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person. Support new moms!
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