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Violence In the Shelter: The Price of Underfunding

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Craig Moncho

Hello Readers!  It’s been a while… This article is a personal response to a systemic and societal ill reflected in the abduction and murder of my colleague, Social Worker and NYC homeless shelter Director Ana Isabel Charle, who died senselessly nearly … Continue reading →

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Readers Respond to “Social Workers Deserve Higher Pay Now”

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Craig Moncho

Emotions ran high in response to my September 16, 2013 article “Social Workers Deserve Higher Pay Now.”  While there were several interesting suggestions on how to address the issue of low salaries, three things are abundantly clear.  Social workers are … Continue reading →

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Social Workers Deserve Higher Pay Now

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Craig Moncho

A September 2009 CNN·Money article listed 15 stressful jobs that pay badly.  Number 1?  Social worker – median pay: $43,200. The article states: “Social workers step in when everyone else steps aside to help people and families in vulnerable situations. … Continue reading →

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A response to “Helping Social Workers Help People,” by NASW CEO Dr. McClain

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Craig Moncho

Hi everyone! Next weeks blog will be on schedule (Sunday night), as promised, but I couldn’t resist sharing the following letter with you all. Dr. Angelo McClain, PhD, LICSW, Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) … Continue reading →

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