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Social Workers Respond to Arizona Shooting

Once social workers learned details of the January 8 shooting in Arizona, many posted messages of sympathy for those who lost loved ones, messages of gratitude to those who helped save others, and messages of hope for those recovering from critical injuries. 

NASW has compiled a list of links where social work voices can be heard about this national tragedy and its aftermath.

Read Social Worker Comments

NASW Facebook

SocialWorkersSpeak.org/MediaWatch

NASW Statements and Related Resources

NASW MOURNS THE LOSS OF SOCIAL WORK LEADER GABE ZIMMERMAN
Community Outreach Director for U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Killed in Arizona Tragedy

GABE ZIMMERMAN KILLED IN ATTACK THAT WOUNDED REPRESENTATIVE GABRIELLE GIFFORDS
NASW Arizona Chapter Mourns the Loss of Young Social Worker

Recent Violent Acts Put Emphasis on Safety (October 2010 NASW NEWS)

HelpStartsHere.org (social work consumer website)

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• Family Safety: Helping Children Cope with Tragic Events

Media Coverage and Web Resources

U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords Website

Arizona Daily Star: "A fond goodbye to Giffords' 'go-to guy'"

Arizona Republic: Zimmerman Described as Constituent Ally

CBS News: Gabe Zimmerman’s Father Makes Statement

National Public Radio:  Gabe Zimmerman Social Work Tribute

NPR: Arizona Community Comes Together

Associated Press: Funeral Service for 9-Year-Old Victim Prompts Talks with Nation’s Children

Washington Post: Transcript of President Obama’s Jan. 12 Memorial Speech

Wall Street Journal: Giffords Staffers Keep Working Amid Grief

About NASW
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), in Washington, DC, is the largest membership organization of professional social workers with 145,000 members. It promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well being of individuals, families, and communities through its advocacy.

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