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Christiane C. Long, PhD, LCSW Content note: Discussion of sexual assault and its emotional impact Recent reporting on a former Cornell University student’s allegation that seven fraternity members sexually assaulted her in 2024 has brought renewed attention to sexual violence and institutional accountability on college campuses. Following a civil lawsuit, prosecutors have reopened the criminal investigation. These remain allegations in an ongoing case, and questions about ind

Justin Laffoon, LCSW Christiane C. Long, PhD, LCSW The Social Work Action Coalition of Arkansas (or Arkansas Social Work Action Coalition?) recognizes and celebrates the importance of strong families, healthy relationships, commitment, and community values. We also believe that Arkansas is stronger when all of its residents are treated with dignity, respect, and inclusion. As our Governor has decided to recognize June as “Fidelity Month,” we believe it is important to address

Christiane C. Long, PhD, LCSW Each July, Disability Pride Month recognizes the disability community, celebrates disability identity and culture, and commemorates the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA was a landmark civil rights achievement, but legal protections alone have not eliminated the structural, institutional, and attitudinal barriers disabled people encounter. According to the Centers for Disease Contr

By Johanna Thomas, Ph.D., LCSW If you have been following recent federal policy discussions, you have likely heard about the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) regulations and the proposed changes to the federal definition of a professional degree. While regulatory language can seem distant from everyday practice, the implications for social work education and ultimately for the communities we serve are anything but abstract. At the center of the debate is