Opinion
What’s in a Word? Culture
By Al Murdach, LCSW (retired) This column explores the meanings behind words that are currently significant for social workers. Today’s...
Response to Opioid Addiction Skyrockets and Congress Works to Find Consensus on Opioid Bills
By Natalie Salinas It is important for social workers to get informed about the opiate epidemic in the USA and...
Do You Know the Problem with Youth Transitioning out of Foster Care?
By Amanda Hernandez, Belinda Williams, Colleen McDuffie, Eleanor Reid, Tunisia Nelson Adolescence is a difficult time for many youth, yet it...
In the Midst of Political Debates, Social Workers See the Suffering
By Orfanelly Ambriz, Natalia Cano, Marilyn Casillas, Graciela Macias, and Monica Ortega Social workers need to stand in the forefront of...
Will Hillary Clinton Follow Through with Her Promises on Immigration Reform?
By Lizeth Sebastian, Carolina Ramirez, Jesus Limon, Mark Zhang and Esteban Plata According to the recent USA Today article titled...
What’s in the Word (or two)? Social Justice
By Al Murdach, LCSW (retired) This column explores some of the meanings behind words that today have a significant impact...
Restorative Justice Lives at Mule Creek State Prison
By G. Mari Erlandson, MSW The Restorative Justice Act, AB 2590, is a bill authored by Assembly Member Shirley Weber...
If Seniors in CCRCs Want Justice They Must Use Family Councils to Get It
By Lillian L. Hyatt, MSW, Resident of CCRC and AARP Policy Specialist on CCRCs When Patricia McGinnis, an attorney, founded CANHR...
Taking on Climate Change: An Unlikely Environmentalist
By Jenifer Chacon and Vreny Palacios El Niño did not save California from the drought. The state remains in a...
Voting for Bernie and Hillary
Why I Am Voting for Bernie By G. Mari Erlandson, MSW Social workers know about the power of collaboration. In...
