Beyond Advocacy
Foster Children Deserve Federal Benefits
Time is running out to submit comments to the Federal Register regarding Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments that representative payees receive for children and youth in foster care. The deadline is
No Time for Despair People
I spent the morning communicating with family, friends, colleagues, and students, devastated by the thought of Donald Trump returning to the White House in January. The depressing news hit me like a ton of bricks
Farewell to Maestro Quincy Jones
If ever someone deserved the high honor of the title Maestro, it was Quincy Delight Jones, Jr., born in Chicago on March 14, 1933. His Earthly journey ended Sunday night, peacefully surrounded by family and
Just Ordinary People
I expect Vice President Kamala Harris to be the 47th President of the United States soon after the polls close on Tuesday. She has the intelligence, temperament, and experience to lead post-MAGA America. Despite the polls
Our Voices Matter
The Social Work Democracy Project (SWDP) has launched a campaign in four battleground states to energize social work students and inspire young people to participate in the democratic process. Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina
A Meeting of Minds on Human Rights and Social Welfare
The Institute of International Education, a global not-for-profit organization facilitating international exchanges, requested CRISP meet with three senior-level professionals participating in the Distinguished Humphrey Fellowship Program on Leadership sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
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Unleashing the Power of Social Work on the Hill
Social workers have a strong cause they’re interested in resolving which makes them ideal to tackle the battle on the Hill. Together with the people in the local community, we can be a part of change that’s needed in the political sphere. They’re more likely to be concerned about the same problems as the community. You decide what views will make the most difference in your community and work on changes in the caucus that will deliver the best results. We compassionately lend a listening ear to our friends and neighbors in Washington, DC. Our social worker initiative is an advocate for real issues and causes that are impacting your local area.