The integration of social workers into law enforcement has a long history dating back to the early 20 th century when August Vollmer known as the “Father of American Policing” stated that police ...

Support provided by someone who has personally lived with addiction is an effective way to follow-up with ER patients after an opioid overdose, new research shows. Patients who have had a non-fatal ...

Mental health challenges, substance use, domestic crises or people needing a place to live are serious issues that can be found in any ZIP code. Jennifer Frye, as a social worker for the McCandless ...

March is National Social Work Month, an opportunity to honor social workers in our community and around the nation and world for the invaluable contributions of their profession. Every day, ...

Image generated by Thyme Care. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Social work is often misunderstood in cancer care, yet evidence shows early, proactive support can ease ...

“I volunteer my time in a Montgomery County school reading for kindergartners and doing mentor groups,” said Shawnieka Pope. “And in the last two months, I have been called in three times to offer ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Social work is one of the fastest growing professions in the U.S., 1 which is well-timed since the demand for mental health support in high schools continues to grow. In ...

School social work is a specialized field of practice where social workers provide support to children to help them achieve their goals. School social workers assess for learning barriers and equip ...