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[. @austinbweiler]

@JamesMTurner_ Pride month gives a platform for the LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate, raise awareness, and be heard. Social workers should recognize the importance of this celebration and work to maintain this in all communities! #WKUsocialworkpolicy

[. @austinbweiler]

@mailirose95 LGBTQIA+ youth in rural areas do face unique challenges! Social workers must work towards addressing these inequities for all youth, especially our most vulnerable. #WKUsocialworkpolicy

[. @austinbweiler]

This is a huge resource for LGBTQIA+ Kentuckians who are medically at risk and in need of sustainable housing. The Stonewall Terrace is another step towards inclusivity while prioritizing dignity and worth, which are essential social work values. #wkusocialworkpolicy

[Fairness Campaign @FairnessCamp]

Huge news in Lexington today as @AVOLKY & @MayorGorton break ground on Stonewall Terrace, KY's 1st housing project for #LGBTQ medically vulnerable residents!

[. @austinbweiler]

@EmileeNealy The police must be held accountable for their actions. This bill would give further permission to authorities to discriminate against black voices in the community when questioning the actions of police. I stand with you against this bill. #wkusocialworkpolicy

[. @austinbweiler]

@kim19982012 Immigrants make invaluable contributions to KY and should be treated with dignity and respect. Our state must strive to be inclusive and celebrate diversity while eradicating discrimination. #wkusocialworkpolicy

[. @austinbweiler]

This ⁦@nasw⁩ podcast is a great resource describing the ethical charge (1.05, 6.04) of every social worker to dismantle structural racism by practicing from an actively anti-racist & multicultural lens. #wkusocialworkpolicy https://t.co/l7DZLBJJv2

[. @austinbweiler]

@RobbieMcgehee What an important resource! Financial stability and wellness is a vital area of social work intervention especially considering the prevalence of financial abuse of older adults. #WKUsocialworkpolicy

[. @austinbweiler]

@AdalineEstay COVID-19 has had a major impact on mental health for all, including older adults. It’s important that social workers be aware of these tips to mitigate the mental health prevalence of older adults during the pandemic. #WKUsocialworkpolicy

[. @austinbweiler]

The Ombudsman program advocates for older adults living in long-term care facilities. They champion overall welfare, quality of care, and elder abuse prevention. The ⁦@nasw⁩ values the dignity and worth of all people. #wkusocialworkpolicy https://t.co/QT8kOtSvs6

[. @austinbweiler]

@JamesMTurner_ CCWEAR is an invaluable research initiative that greatly benefits child welfare workers and the families they work with. I am confident that this important work will set precedence for future child welfare research centers in KY. #WKUsocialworkpolicy

[. @austinbweiler]

@NicoleT21855716 It’s so heart breaking to know that Kentucky is in the lead on child abuse reports. We social workers must educate and intervene to mitigate the prevalence of child abuse in the future. #WKUsocialworkpolicy

[. @austinbweiler]

Addressing accessibility concerns in rural communities will mitigate placement disruptions for children within foster care. Social workers have an ethical obligation to advocate for community needs and promote social welfare (ethical standard 6.01). #wkusocialworkpolicy

[. @austinbweiler]

@kim19982012 Early identification and treatment of anxiety is vital to the work we are tasked with as social workers. Having access to supports and resources to address this growing concern would be beneficial to ending the stigma! #WKUsocialworkpolicy

[. @austinbweiler]

@mailirose95 The pandemic has impacted mental health significantly. It has also shown how we, as social workers, should work towards addressing the gaps keeping people from accessing needed mental health services as a result of COVID-19! #WKUsocialworkpolicy

[. @austinbweiler]

Those with BDD are suffering due to COVID-19 and the increased mandate for camera use at work/school. As a social worker who advocates for self-determination, I recognize and support the need for more inclusive attendance policies. #wkusocialworkpolicy https://t.co/8gbBr137sv

[. @austinbweiler]

@RobbieMcgehee Racially driven healthcare disparities is a major concern. This can present an even greater barrier when seeking services in addition to astronomical healthcare costs. This looks like an informative event to sign-up for! #WKUsocialworkpolicy

[. @austinbweiler]

@PaigeCato6 Implicit bias training is vital in every arena - especially healthcare. HB 27 sounds like an important opportunity to provide necessary trainings to combat perinatal healthcare discrimination. Thanks for sharing the video! #WKUsocialworkpolicy

[. @austinbweiler]

All Kentuckians should have equitable access to healthcare without experiencing discrimination from providers. As a social worker, in accordance with the ⁦@nasw⁩ ethical standard 4.02, I actively advocate against SB 83. #wkusocialworkpolicy https://t.co/89SdaZmPCs

[. @austinbweiler]

@CallieFuller20 Protecting vulnerable children from unsafe situations is so vital! HB 221 expanding on reporting requirements can only assist with protecting young Kentuckians. I support this bill with you Callie! #WKUsocialworkpolicy

[. @austinbweiler]

@EmileeNealy @pattiminter4ky @nasw Thanks for talking about HB 285. It’s shocking to think about using restraints on people who are in labor. This disproportionately affecting women of color is awful and should be addressed. I support this bill with you Emilee! #WKUsocialworkpolicy