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Commentary: Maine’s social workers deserve more of our support

Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion March 16, 2023

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March is Social Work Month, and the theme this year is “Social Work Breaks Barriers.” This theme resonates now more than ever. Social workers are helping our nation overcome myriad challenges: tackling the effects of racism, economic inequality, the fight for reproductive rights, the oppression of marginalized communities and natural disasters worsened by climate change. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Chris McLaughlin is the executive director of the... + full article



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