Brionna Martin Pigram

Foster Care Advocate- Mental Health Advocate-Motivational Speaker

[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

@MswDarren This a great info graph! We as social workers are responsible for advocating for all and policy is definitely a great place to start.

[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

@AlexCastlen Children deserve to feel empowered but I do see things from multiple perspectives. Teachers shouldn't be forced to violate their beliefs either by conforming to gender affirming care. This is a sticky situation where I can see if from both perspectives.

[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

HB 470 is a bill recently passed that eliminated gender transitioning services to youth under 18. SSW's understand the importance of human relationships and can use these relationships to support youth navigating the changes of adolescents.
#wkusocialworkpolicy

[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

@MswDarren I love this! You are so right it's our job as social workers to promote equity, inclusion, and social change. I love that we get to be apart of creating such positive change. Great job,Darren!

[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

@TerryStasuik I love this! Women of color face more healthcare disadvantages and a higher mortality rate access to prenatal care during every stage is improving these alarming rates. Glad to have your support on behalf of women everywhere!

[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

Support SB 63 to prevent discrimination in the school system in regard to protective hairstyles likes locs, twist, and braids or any other hairstyle due to hair texture. According to the NASW social workers fight for justice for all! #WKUsocialworkpolicy #crownact

[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

Support SB 85 to ensure effective guardianship and guardianship proceedings for the aging or aged population. Social Work Speaks and NASW supports acts of service in the form of advocacy on behalf of the aging population. #WKUsocialworkpolicy

[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

@MswDarren We definitely need reform when it comes to social security. All people deserve the opportunity to retire after years of hard work. I would love to be able to vote for bills that are in the best interest of older adults throughout our country.

[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

@GarryLin87 I love that this bill would allow for all people to have access to needed medication especially those that live in rural or remote locations. It also eliminates discrepancies by ensure that all staff are approved by the board.

[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

Vote for HB 231! HB 231 would allow criminal history background checks for all adults residing in a home to be preformed prior to allowing the emergency placement of a youth in kinship care. #service ensuring the safety of youth all across Kentucky.
#wkusocialworkpolicy

[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

@TerryStasuik Kentucky most definitely needs more structure within the mental health realm. I would be in support for a community board to implement staff and operate mental health services access programs.

[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

@scarolynn98 Every Kentuckian deserves quality healthcare! This bill was withdraw I would love to see if they tweak this bill and reintroduce it addressing concerns because the overall foundation of the bill would be great for Kentuckians.

[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

SSW's provide service to those in need!
Help provide services by voting for HB 592 to establish a Kentucky Youth Mobile Crisis Response Program to address behavioral health and substance use crisis in youth throughout Kentucky regardless of insurance status.
#wkusocialworkpolicy

[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

Vote YES to House Bill 112! This bill would prohibit retaliation regarding the requirement of a COVID-19 vaccine for children to participate in activities. Parents should have the right to choose!
#respectworthoftheperson
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[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

Vote YES to House Bill 21!
This bill breaks barriers by allowing those who are homeless the opportunity to get a driver's license and 16-year old's an ID. Meaning access to employment among other resources.

Social workers primary goal is to help people in need. #service

[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

Help support victims of Human trafficking today by advocating for infrastructure and funding for intervention and treatment programs!

https://t.co/R9E9KEJY12
#service #WKUsocialworkHT

[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

Steps in addressing Human Trafficking as a social problem:
1. Education is the to key prevents human trafficking.
2. Breaking the cycle of poverty is critical to freedom.
3. Reporting- Arrest of traffickers prevents future trafficking.
#WKUsocialworkHT

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[Brionna Martin Pigram @MartinPigram]

Step One: Bring awareness to trafficking by learning the signs.

Step Two: Challenge any injustice by speaking up if you see it and speaking out to prevent it.

Learn the signs! #WKUsocialworkHT
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