Want to fix the social worker shortage? Start with the licensing exam., Fall 2023 Social Work Newsletter, A Letter to LGBTQIA2S+ Kids, Youth from Social Workers,

SU social work instructor Sam Harrell recently published "Moral Reconation Therapy: Incompatible with Council on Social Work Education Competencies?"

This article is Sam Harrell's second research article on Moral Reconation Therapy, an intervention used in correctional settings "to address perceived moral failing and associated problematic behaviors"
Apr 30, 2023

"Seattle police to deploy social workers, behavioral health specialists alongside cops on some calls"

"The city of Seattle is testing out a new 911 response tactic which deploys social workers and behavioral health specialists alongside police officers."
Apr 22, 2023

Social Work Institutions Stand in Opposition to Anti-LGBTQIA2S+ Legislation & Legislation Restricting Academic Freedom in Higher Education

LGBTQ+ supporters hold signs in front of capitol.

Both the Council on Social Work Education and the National Association of Social Workers have released statements in response to legislation introduced across the nation.
Apr 16, 2023

SU April Events

Student walking with umbrella on campus next to cherry blossom trees

Join us this month for Seattle University's Racial Equity Summit, Governor Jay Inslee's Visit to Seattle University's campus, and our MSW program Alumni Panel!
Apr 9, 2023

"New UW study says human service workers are underpaid by 37%"

"Seattle homeless outreach, child care and elder care workers are leaving for higher wages, making it harder to provide care for the city’s most vulnerable."
Apr 3, 2023