Sarah Schlich

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

@EmileeNealy This is very interesting. And heartbreaking that the overrepresentation is mostly due to crimes of survival. I'm curious about what, if any, outreach and preventative efforts are being made to support these kids..

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

@hukle_2019 Yay Lexington! Hopefully this passes. Conversion therapy is absurd. The notion of telling someone their sexual orientation is "wrong" and they should change is so unsettling.

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

It wasn't until the Revitalization Act of 1993 that NIH clinical trials were required to include women. Inequality in medical research has led to disparities in health. It's unjust & SWers must challenge it. #WKUsocialworkpolicy https://t.co/RbYm1GvPXI

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

@Britt_Spencerrr Wow. 1 in 10 Spanish-speaking Hispanic women had NO insurance coverage during their entire pregnancy. If that's not racism in healthcare, idk what it.

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

@MPFowlerMSW It's scary how the rhetoric used during the pandemic has led to an increase in hate crimes against the AAPI community. It shows the impact of words and the deadly consequences when those in power make recklessly racist statements.

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

It's 2021 and we still have states passing racist voting laws? GA's new law isn't about election integrity; it's an attempt to suppress votes in communities of color. The NASW supports increasing voter participation, not limiting it. #WKUsocialworkpolicy
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[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

Neglecting the elderly is not an option. Older folks deserve to be cared for. Recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of individuals is a basic social work principle. #WKUsocialworkpolicy https://t.co/a9SsTaTaoD

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

@Brianna92313022 @RoyCooperNC This is great! Providing mental health services in schools ensures a safety net. It can reach the kids who may otherwise never get needed services.

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

@sarahfofo13 The link between mental illness and incarceration is undeniable. Jails and prisons are rarely--if ever--equipped to provide necessary mental health services. We need substantial reform.

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

1 in 7 women suffer from depression during/after pregnancy. KYHB 295 requires that counseling be covered for women with increased risk for perinatal depression. NASW supports access to such services for vulnerable populations. #WKUsocialworkpolicy https://t.co/Yv3YrCTAnP

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

Access to healthcare remains a concern for Americans, as we are already seeing inequality in vaccination delivery. The NASW supports healthcare access for all & encourages us to challenge racism in healthcare. #WKUSocialWorkPolicy
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[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

@mailirose95 It's horrific that we even subject juveniles to solitary confinement! Such a cruel and pointless practice. As social workers we should advocate for rehabilitation, not barbaric punishment. Juveniles deserve treatment, not trauma.

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

@Britt_Spencerrr @McCoolForKY It's about time we start addressing gender gaps in mental & health care. PPD seems like it is often swept under the rug, but this bill will draw attention to something that so many women struggle with. This bill will combat stigma and save lives!

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

KY HB27 requires that all providers involved in perinatal care complete evidence-based implicit bias training. We must support this bill that challenges reproductive & racial injustice. #WKUSocialWorkPolicy @mattlockett2010

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

@Brianna92313022 And yet Bowling Green voted against an ordinance! Opponents have claimed there’s no need for an ordinance bc there’s no cases of discrimination. Ridiculous!🤦‍♀️ https://t.co/Bq7QJCpQYA

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

@aerynian So glad you brought this up! I have a BA in sec social studies ed & it’s CRAZY how different history is taught at the college level compared to HS—one reason why I wanted to teach it! Textbook companies get away w/ omitting/misrepresenting entire topics. Students deserve better!

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

Professional impairment threatens effective practice. As future SWers we must be self-aware enough to recognize when WE need help. The NASW supports nonpunitive treatment options so that SWers can seek help without penalty. Self-care isn’t just for clients! #WKUsocialworkpolicy

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

@Glemberg4 Taking care of our earth is about as macro as it gets. As future SWers we must be mindful of environmental injustice & how climate change impacts vulnerable populations. Pollution, food insecurity, & natural disasters are real threats. Advocating for a better planet helps us all!

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

@WashburnKelly2 The prevalence of human trafficking is shocking. No one wants to believe it can happen where they live, but that’s what makes it such an issue. Even here in KY there’s efforts being made to raise awareness of human trafficking ahead of the Derby. https://t.co/pXYbyDgEaN

[Sarah Schlich @sarahjschlich]

Conversion/reparative therapy is absolutely cruel & damaging. Homosexuality isn’t a disorder. The NASW continues to oppose these treatments & is against referring clients to practitioners who claim to change one’s sexual orientation. #WKUsocialworkpolicy https://t.co/OyuQ5WwxHU