The March 2021 NASW National Social Work Month theme, Social Workers are Essential, highlights the heroic contributions of the social work profession to our nation, including the work they have done to heal our nation during these times of pandemic, racial unrest, economic uncertainty and political divisiveness. We encourage you to explore the events we are supporting this March celebrating the impact social work has had in Detroit and across the nation.
In an effort to support our social work community on their journey to licensure, the SSW Continuing Education Office is proud to offer 90-day subscriptions to the Social Work Examination Services online clinical practice exam.
One explanation for the high rate of incarcerated juveniles is the school-to-prison pipeline (STPP), a model used to describe the pattern students, specifically those of color, have with the criminal legal system due to harsh punishments implemented by in schools. A new community engagement project led by Social Work researchers and area partners will work to support young Black males' resiliency to dismantle the STPP overwhelming the Detroit community.
With funding fromThe Michigan Opioid Partnership, the Center for Behavioral Health and Justice is working to provide telehealth hardware and software to Michigan county jails to rapidly establish or enhance telehealth services focused on the behavioral health needs of jail residents.
For Mary McLeodthe road to earning her MSW degree at times was challenging, but with the help of Warrior faculty and staff, Mary was able to earn her MSW and pursue her passion for two decades.
Katherine Pfeiffer had a desire for an urban learning experience rooted in community involvement that would provide the hands-on training she needed to work with children and families. Katherine found her perfect fit in the SW-IMH program.
