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March marks the entry into spring, which is especially welcomed this year with all the snow we’ve had. I think it is important, however, to learn about what the month can represent.
Many people may not be aware, but March is actually National Social Work Month. The social work profession tends to be one that is highly over-looked, yet greatly important to any functioning society. I think it’s time for everyone to become informed about the social work profession and take some time this month to truly appreciate its impact.
Each year a different theme is set for National Social Work Month by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). This year, the theme is “Social Workers Inspire Community Action.”
The campaign strives to teach that social workers are “integral parts of a vibrant community” and that they “advocate for inclusion, fairness and non-discriminatory access to services that help people reach their full potential” (NASW, 2010).
These two examples show how much social workers are taken for granted by the communities in which they work and inspire change.
Along with teaching the public about the importance of social workers, the National Social Work Month campaign also serves other functions.
For example, the NASW is supporting what they call “Consumer Education” where the community can learn about all of the various psychosocial concerns of everyday life in a community. They have even created a Web site, helpstartshere.org, that is a great resource for this purpose.
In the month of March, let’s take some time to think about your community and the integral part that social workers play within it. You can also visit socialworkers.org to learn more information.
Catherine Deal
Frostburg State University, Class of 2013
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Social work profession one of most valuable, but overlooked
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