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@amberjuarez29 Amber, this is a bit of an embarrassment! It is hard to imagine that any adult would be absolutely oblivious to the meanig of Ash Wednesday. I hope that was the case though, rather than religious intolerance and discrimination. #SUsocialwork

Patterson shared, “My entire life has been centered around respecting diversity. I would never, ever intentionally disrespect any religion or any sacred symbol" In my opinion, there needs to be training for all religions and beliefs. foxnews.com/us/utah-teache… #SUsocialwork

@benechmeyer @Refugees Michael, interesting article. I like the four stated strategic areas: direct emergency assistance, protection, socio-economic and cultural integration and capacity-building for governments of receiving countries. They are thinking through hard social situations. #SUsocialwork

abcnews.go.com/US/hollywood-a… Widening corruption of elite college admissions. Some wealthy people believe they should be able to buy their children's admission. Where’s the integrity, my friends? #SUsocialwork

@namethehomeless Moving video. Thank you for posting. I was surprised at the age of the recipients. These are individuals with names, and stories, and lives. I love the beautiful work social workers can do. #SUsocialwork

This is why homeless outreach events are so important ❤️

@Lisamdn_nguyen Interesting article, Lisa. The definition is important to understand: "severe, repeated, and deliberate efforts to harm someone, plus a power difference." Squabbles will happen. Parents responsibility; teach them to love one another and serve one another. #SUsocialwork

Sibling abuse/sibling bullying is often overlooked. Are parents to blame for the problems? What about the children's mental health?#SUsocialwork Sibling Abuse and Bullying | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/blog/growing-f…

Self-Care is “Essential” NASW issued a Policy Statement on Professional Self-Care and Social Work. Critical to the survival and growth of the profession.” #SUsocialwork socialworker.com/feature-articl…

@KheonaR Treat addiction as disease not a crime. Powerful Perspective! I can see much good coming from an attitude like this. Respect the dignity and worth of human beings. #SUsocialwork

How one small town beat the opioid epidemic - BuzzFeed News One of the keys to fighting the war on addiction is to end the criminalization of addicts and those in recovery #SUsocialwork apple.news/A7c3j19-PSVeNw…

@amberjuarez29 Amber, the issue of Medicare for all is complex and so fraught with politics that it is difficult for me to wrap my head around it. I have seen socialized medicine in action and I would not want a system such as that to be the option for Americans. #SUsocialwork

cnn.com/2019/02/25/pol… Medicare for All proposal that would create a system where all Americans would get their insurance from a single government plan. Many warn it would upend the nation's health care operations, raise taxes and give consumers fewer choices. #SUsocialwork

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. It's a good time to advocate that Concussion Laws Must Be Strengthened. The cost is too high for our student-athletes. Learn more about it. Have an opinion. portlandtribune.com/pt/10-opinion/… #SUsocialwork

@KheonaR @MGMAdvertiser Interesting post, Kheona. What do you think about it? I particularly see the pros side by realizing the bill will help assure minors living in the households (receiving SNAP) will get proper nourishment, and that the resources not be misused. #SUsocialwork

Bills could require drug testing of SNAP recipients montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/201… via @mgmadvertiser

@loveablelj Laura, good information about understanding the stages LBG community members go through in making their sexual orientation public. This would be helpful in reaching out empathetically. Thanks for sharing. #SUsocialwork

Great step-by-step process for our LGBTQ community to ensure their voice is heard! #SUsocialwork Applying the Cass Identity Model to Social Work - socialworkhelper.com/2019/02/20/app…

@KheonaR @MGMAdvertiser Interesting post, Kheona. What do you think about it? I particularly see the pros side by realizing the bill will help assure minors living in the households (receiving SNAP) will get proper nourishment, and that the resources not be misused.

From forgoing dessert to exercising regularly to saving for retirement, many people feel they are in a perennial battle with themselves. Most people predict incorrectly that they will overcome this battle journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11… socialworkhelper.com/2019/02/20/eff… #SUsocialwork

@MichLinza1 Service members have a job and a responsibility. Part of that job includes not putting anybody at risk, especially when deployed. It’s too high of a price to pay to have their minds blurred in situations where they really have to be at the top of their game. #SUsocialwork

US military’s alcohol-soaked culture taking toll on servicemembers stripes.com/us-military-s-…

@amberjuarez29 Paid parental leave - this policy is long overdue. ”Policies that allow women with children to thrive should not be novelties, they should be the norm." I couldn’t agree more. #SUsocialwork

It's nice to see both parties agree on something and pushing for paid family leave! Ivanka Trump states, "Policies that allow women with children to thrive should not be novelties, they should be the norm" cnn.com/2019/02/13/pol… #SUsocialwork

@benechmeyer The fact that investigations have uncovered mistakes made by the VA in regard to caring for SM mental health-unacceptable. Experts should rightfully worry that veterans taking their lives on VA property has become a desperate form of protest against the system. #SUsocialwork

@benechmeyer Michael - the fact that investigations have uncovered mistakes made by the VA in regard to caring for SM mental health-unacceptable. Experts should rightfully worry that veterans taking their lives on VA property has become a desperate form of protest against the system.

I found these 10 points inspiring when it comes to making strides forward in our personal lives. #SUsocialwork psychologytoday.com/us/articles/20…

@MichLinza1 Michelle, I am awe-struck by such advocates and activists as Martin Luther King Jr. Did you ever watch the movie "Selma"? Powerful and moving! Such a momentous piece of American history. Thanks for posting. #SUsocialwork

Truth #SUsocialwork

@Lisamdn_nguyen @ABC Lisa, the mindset must change that kids will be kids and bullying is a normal elementary school activity. It damages children and sometimes has lasting effects into adulthood. #SUsocialwork

This is so sad! The number is outrageous! #SUsocialwork 90% of Elementary School Kids Are Bullied: Survey - ABC News - abcnews.go.com/Health/Healthd… via @ABC News