I finally got my copy!

This is a very important article that highlights how the family policing system's deeply embedded ableism disproportionately targets parents with disabilities. Congratulations Robyn Powell!

A HUGE thank you to our summer intern, Sasha, whose last day was yesterday! We appreciate all your work this summer, from organizing for hearings to helping us with membership initiatives. We know great things are ahead for you, and we can't wait to see what you accomplish next!

So pleased to celebrate Dr. Chris Collins’ first day with our School of Social Work! Happy new academic year!

We couldn’t be prouder of our wonderful new colleague Dr. Chris Collins! Congratulations and thank you for all you will bring to our students!! ⭐️

Katie Pellecchia (she/her), MSW student at Salem State University, spoke on a panel through BU's SSW Anti-Racism Activism about working at Cambridge Heath Alliance where she was a Union of Social Work leader. zoom recording bostonu.zoom.us/.../6Nzm1MShXE…... Passcode: g7L4Bi=!

A student facilitator in Social Work 715 last year invited classmates to write haikus. Would you like to share a haiku (short poem) in the comments?

What's happening at SSU this week? MSW students in Dr. Katherine Walbam's SWK819A learn about play therapy techniques with an assortment of toys (animals, people, vehicles, etc.). Wishing everyone a good end of the semester!

Students in Social Work 270 and 818A repaired pottery in the tradition of "Kintsugi" and discussed healing when feeling broken (see article theconversation.com/how-the-philos… )

thanks to North Shore Pride founder and president, Hope Watt-Bucci for speaking to SSU SSW students again this semester! We appreciate your insights, mentoring, and professional dedication! Resources at northshorepride.org

Dr. Chris Collins (BSW Professor) presented at the National Research Conference on the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms in Chicago. Did you know the newest Grand Challenge for social work is Prevent Gun Violence? Details at grandchallengesforsocialwork.org/#the-challenges

congratulations to BSW senior Valerie Galvao for being featured in the NASW-MA "Voice" newsletter! Valerie is a first-generation college student who is passionate about advocating for social justice through her internship at NASW. Advocacy opportunities at votervoice.net/NASWMA/BlogPos…