Category: Social Work

Is “social work” synonymous with “social justice?”

response by Jennifer Swezey: The vocation of social work can be defined as, “…a practical profession aimed at helping people address their problems and matching them with the resources they need to lead healthy and productive lives.” By definition, social justice is, “the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political, social rights, and opportunities” Overall [...]

Professional Fellowships

A fundamental development goal for The Just Life community is the creation of profession based “fellowships” within local communities in order to work through how to use specific gifts and callings to live a life of love and justice.  In an effort to facilitate those discussions, provide a collaborative space, and generate a knowledge bank [...]