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Social work and advocacy

Limestone College Social Work

As social justice is one of the core values of the social work profession, it’s no surprise that many social work organizations and practitioners play a significant role in advocacy. Generally, the goal of advocacy is to boost public support for a given cause with the aim of influencing policy. For example, the National Association […]

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February 24th, 2016

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Social work practice area: Gerontology

Limestone College Social Work

Whether you have an aging grandparent, parent, or even a neighbor, you’ve probably had some experience in helping or caring for an elderly person. In fact, 80 percent of care provided to older adults comes from their family and friends. This support system can indeed be wonderful but eventually, many elderly people and their caregivers […]

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February 10th, 2016

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