TESTIMONY SUPPORTING SB-572: AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE TEAMS AND REENTRY CENTERS.

Author: Kathleen Callahan

February 10, 2021

Public Safety and Security Committee February 11, 2021 Presented By: Kathleen Callahan, MSW Dear Honorable Chairpersons Horn and Bradley, Ranking Members Champagne and Green, Vice Chairs Osten and Paolillo, and all other Members of the Committee of Chi …

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Testimony on SB 842: AAC Health Insurance and Health Care in Connecticut

Author: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp

February 5, 2021

Insurance and Real Estate Committee February 9, 2021 Submitted By: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, LMSW On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing over 2,300 members, NASW/CT is in support of SB 842.  Health care is a right, …

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Testimony on SB 56  An Act Deterring Age Discrimination In Employment Applications

Author: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp

February 4, 2021

Committee on Aging February 9, 2021 Submitted By: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, LMSW The National Association of Social Workers Connecticut Chapter, representing over 2300 members, supports Senate Bill 56 regarding age discrimination in employment applications …

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TESTIMONY SUPPORTING HB-6112: AN ACT REQUIRING A SURVEY OF COURT-INVOLVED YOUTHS.

Author: Melissa Keilty

February 4, 2021

Children’s Committee February 4, 2021 Presented By: Melissa Keilty, BSW, MSW Candidate Dear Honorable Chairpersons Linehan and Anwar, Ranking Members Martin and Dauphinais, Vice Chairs Welander and Bradley, and all other Members of the Committee of Chi …

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H.B. 6015: AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATES BY ADULT ADOPTED PERSONS.

Author: Stephen A. Wanczyk-Karp

February 1, 2021

Planning and Development Committee Submitted by: Stephen A. Wanczyk-Karp, LMSW, Executive Director February 3, 2021 On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT chapter representing over 2,300 members we call upon the Planning and Develo …

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Comments and Recommendations on Nursing Home Social Work

Author: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp

December 1, 2020

Comments and Recommendations on Nursing Home Social Work. The Nursing Home and Assisted Living Oversight Work Group. December 2, 2020 Submitted By: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, LMSW   On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, Connecticut chapte …

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Testimony on Utilization of Social Workers by Police Departments for Officer Well-Being and Mental Health Examinations 

Author: Christina Cowen and Yllka Sakaj

November 2, 2020

Police Transparency and Accountability Task Force Testimony on Utilization of Social Workers by Police Departments for Officer Well-Being and Mental Health Examinations November 2, 2020 Christina Cowan & Yllka Sakaj, Interns, National Association o …

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Testimony on Utilization of Social Workers by Police Departments

Author: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp

October 1, 2020

Police Transparency & Accountability Task Force October 1, 2020  On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing over 2,300 members, we offer the following testimony on the utilization of social workers by police de …

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Testimony on Potential Legislative Proposals on COVID-19 Related Public Health Issues

Author: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp

August 31, 2020

Testimony on Potential Legislative Proposals on COVID-19 Related Public Health Issues Appropriations, Human Services and Public Health Committees September 2, 2020 Submitted By: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, LMSW On behalf of the National Association of Social …

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Testimony on AAC Absentee Voting At The 2020 State Election and Election Day Registration

Author: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp

July 21, 2020

Testimony on AAC Absentee Voting At The 2020 State Election and Election Day Registration Government Administration and Elections Committee July 21, 2020 Submitted By: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, LMSW On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, …

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