News Releases

The Knee/Wittman Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes an individual or group that has had a significant impact on national health and/or mental health public policy, professional standards, or exemplary program models.

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A congressional hearing held on July 12 about child deaths due to maltreatment called on national experts to explain why the number of child deaths has been undercounted. The hearing coincided with the release of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on child abuse and neglect deaths associated with the child welfare system.

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The Institute of Medicine is turning to social workers for input on the mental health and substance use workforce that serves America’s older adults.

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Every day a child in the U.S. dies from child abuse and neglect.  In many instances, these horrific deaths could be prevented.

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Shapleigh is a long-term supporter of a wide range of social work issues in Texas.

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Ms. Chéry is an activist in the field of youth and gang violence prevention.

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She is recognized for her longstanding commitment to medical social work and community building in Maryland.

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Through her advocacy, she works closely with elected officials, community leaders, clergy and consumers to heighten awareness about health, education, employment, and disabilities issues that impact the community.  

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News reports have confirmed that Gabe Zimmerman, 30, a much-respected member of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ staff, was fatally wounded in a shooting attack at a regularly scheduled constituent outreach event.

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The NCN Advisory Committee will identify ways to promote social work roles in television and film, position more social workers as consumer education experts, inform public policy debates with social work research, and increase interest among students about the social work profession.

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