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What Is a Jail Social Worker?. Jail social workers, also referred to as correctional social workers, are mental health professionals who work in the criminal justice system. According to the National Association of Social Workers, the rates of re-arrest a

Throughout March, Social Work Month is being celebrated by social work professionals and students across the country. I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight how social workers are helping …

Part of what makes social work so challenging and rewarding is the fact that each individual or group is dealing with a unique set of circumstances and requires a unique solution.

50 community service ideas to help your school, business or group help a charitable cause or nonprofit.

Social Workers make a difference

Social workers play a multifaceted role in empowering vulnerable populations. Here are 10 ways social workers are making a profound impact in the community.

How social work embodies its commitment to social justice has always been fluid. The history of the profession fluctuates between a focus on system and individual social problems.

I was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, a condition on the autism spectrum, at the age of five. Those of us with Asperger's are of average, and even above average, intelligence but can struggle with social interaction, social imagination, sensory processing, hyperactivity and often have other other learning difficulties.

Social workers help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives. Clinical social workers also diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional issues. See different role models in this career.