Making the Leap to Higher Office
Social Work & Politics
by Patrick Meehan
3y ago
Maintaining a professional practice, raising children, serving as County Commissioner, and running for State Representative, Dr. Felicia Brabec does it all! Hear how she does it, what it all means to her, and why it’s so important for social workers to engage with the political system. https://socialworkpolitics.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/making-the-leap.mp3 ..read more
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Wealth, Assets, & Inequality
Social Work & Politics
by Patrick Meehan
3y ago
Baby bonds, a 3% wealth tax, debt-free college. The Democratic Presidential primary is playing host to many ideas to reduce wealth and asset inequality in the United States. Drs. Trina Shanks and Willie Elliott discuss historical antecedents to present wealth disparities, the state of wealth inequality, and policies and interventions that aim to level the playing field. Visit Prosperity Now for more information on asset development programs, including child savings accounts. https://socialworkpolitics.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/wealth-assets-inequality.mp3 ..read more
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Campaigning, 2018 in Review, 2019 Preview
Social Work & Politics
by Patrick Meehan
3y ago
2018 saw the election of Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) to the U.S. Senate. She joins Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) as the two Senators with MSW degrees. How else did 2018 go for social workers in politics? What does 2019 look like? Justin Hodge and Lindsey Matson discuss, plus they break down Hodge’s campaign for Washtenaw County Commissioner. Hodge’s campaign video. https://socialworkpolitics.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/campaigning-2018-in-review-2019-preview.mp3 ..read more
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DACA & Immigration
Social Work & Politics
by Patrick Meehan
3y ago
Who is deserving of entry into the United States, and becoming a citizen? Nick Espitia, PhD Candidate at the University of Michigan, and Catalina Rios, MSW candidate at the University of Michigan, discuss the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and the larger immigration debate in the United States. Please visit the following organizations to stay informed on this issue: Ask Angy: Youtube channel on the experience of being undocumented in the United States. Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights: Our mission is to provide a culturally sensitive and supportive urgent res ..read more
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Corporal Punishment & Child Development
Social Work & Politics
by Patrick Meehan
3y ago
Andrew Grogan-Kaylor discusses his research into corporal punishment and child development. He has found strong relationships between children who receive corporal punishment and depression, anxiety, and aggression in their development. No federal legislation exists protecting children from corporal punishment, and 19 states still allow corporal punishment in schools. https://socialworkpolitics.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/podcast-6.mp3 ..read more
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Political Social Work with Shannon Lane & Suzanne Pritzker
Social Work & Politics
by Patrick Meehan
3y ago
The practice of political social work now has a book to give dimension to this growing area of interest in the field. This is thanks to the work of Drs. Shannon Lane and Suzanne Pritzker. They joined the podcast to discuss the book, the contours of political social work, how students and practitioners can engage with it, how schools of social work can implement it, and more. The book is available for purchase here. The National Social Work Voter Mobilization Campaign is also referenced. September 25 is National Voter Registration Day. Sign up to participate, get your students and colleagues to ..read more
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Charles Lewis – CRISP
Social Work & Politics
by Patrick Meehan
3y ago
https://socialworkpolitics.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/charles-lewis-crisp.mp3 Charles Lewis, President of the Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy (CRISP), discusses training social workers to run for office and the field’s connection to politics. For more information on CRISP, please visit their website here. There you will find information on the issues they brief members of Congress on, the members of the Congressional Social Work Caucus, and the members of Congress who are social workers ..read more
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Family Separation & Trauma
Social Work & Politics
by Patrick Meehan
3y ago
https://socialworkpolitics.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/family-separation-trauma.mp3 Until the Trump administration reunites all 2,000+ children it chose to separate from their parents, these children will continue to experience hardship. The longer they remain separated, the more lasting the effect of the experience will be, for both the child and the parent. Julie Ribaudo, Sara Stein, and Paige Safyer have been working to help children, parents, and foster caregivers make sense of the separation they are experiencing. Together, they have written a book, “Cecilia and the Long Walk”, which give ..read more
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Central American Migration, Migrant Shelters, and Asylum
Social Work & Politics
by Patrick Meehan
3y ago
While migration from Central America is in the news, the process is not well understood. Nor is the existence of migrant shelters throughout Mexico known to most Americans. John Doering White, PhD candidate at the University of Michigan, recounts his experiences doing ethnographic research in these shelters. He provides valuable context and nuance to our understanding of Central American migration and the process of seeking asylum in the United States. Segment 1: 4:30 Humanitarian recognition; 8:10 Migrant shelters; 12:30 Alternative to detention; 16:00 Ecosystem of migrant shelters; 21:20 Smu ..read more
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Running for Office – Interview with Justin Hodge
Social Work & Politics
by Patrick Meehan
3y ago
The inaugural episode of Social Work & Politics. Meet Justin Hodge, LMSW and candidate for County Commissioner in the 5th District of Washtenaw County. Here about his professional practice, campaign for County Commissioner, and how to run for office as a social worker. https://socialworkpolitics.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/podcast-1-interview-with-justin-hodge.mp3 Justin Hodge’s campaign website. Information on running for office in Washtenaw County ..read more
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