As the institution that established the nation’s first school of social work, Columbia University has the opportunity to reshape the field by paying students for their labor. We, the Payments for ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) – University of Texas at Austin social work students are planning a demonstration Tuesday to protest unpaid field placements. The students will hold the rally on the front steps of the ...

Are you studying social work? It’s a noble calling to work with the vulnerable, the disadvantaged and the disempowered. As a social worker, it’s your job to hold space for people, carry hope for them ...

Many social work students who are lucky enough to find a placement still end up feeling ill-prepared for the workplace. Amy Taylor examines efforts to involve employers in improving the quality of ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. On Monday afternoon, students at the University of Georgia School of Social Work ...

England’s model for ensuring the supply of practice placements for social work students is under "considerable strain", according to research by the outgoing regulator. Photo: Image Source/Rex ...