January News From the Field
In our January 2022 News From the Field feature, find the latest social work news, resources, and professional development opportunities from across Texas and nationally. If you haven’t already, sign up to get our monthly e-newsletter in your inbox.
This month, explore key findings from our evaluations of the Safe Babies program and attend new events led by our researchers.
2021 Safe Babies Report
Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing
Defense Mechanisms Explained: A Free Psychoanalytic Lunch & Learn
Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing
Youth and Domestic Violence: Needs, Services, and Impact
Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing
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The Role of Social Listening to Inform Youth
Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
February 2, virtual, $25
Equipping Social Workers to Meet the Needs of Young Adults of Color on the Autism Spectrum
NASW Institute
February 9, virtual, $30 non-member and $20 member
Sexting and Cyberbullying: Redefining Dating Violence and the Legal Remedies for Teens
Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
February 9, virtual, $25
Understanding Data on Adolescent Health and Well Being
Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
February 16, virtual, $25
Supporting Social Workers Advocating for Educational Equity: An Introduction to First Book
NASW New York State
February 17, virtual, free
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Guidance for Mental Health Professionals Serving Unaccompanied Children Released from Government Custody
National Center for Youth Law
How Can Child Welfare Systems Support Families in Rural Communities?
Casey Family Programs
Early Childhood Adversity, Toxic Stress, and the Impacts of Racism on the Foundations of Health (2021)
Shonkoff, J. P., Slopen, N., & Williams, D. R.
Challenges With Long-Term Care Placement in Pediatric Psychiatry During COVID-19 (2021)
Kaur, J., & Jain, A.
Did we miss something in our January 2022 News from the Field? Let us know! Email our Communications Specialist: alexandria.mammina@austin.utexas.edu