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SR 881

SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2025, AS "NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Appollonio and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island designates March 2025 as National Social Work Month to recognize social workers’ impact and encourage public support for their compassionate action.

03/25/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 881

Summary of Senate Resolution SR 881

Title and Purpose

  • Title: Senate Resolution Celebrating March of 2025 as "National Social Work Month" in the State of Rhode Island
  • Main purpose: Officially recognize and celebrate National Social Work Month in Rhode Island for March 2025, honor the contributions of Rhode Island social workers, and encourage public support and participation in the profession.

What the Resolution Affirms

  • Social workers are described as professionals dedicated to empowering individuals, families, communities, and the nation to overcome barriers to their well-being.
  • It highlights the broad scope of social work practice (schools, hospitals, military, child welfare, community centers, government at all levels) and asserts the professionals’ adherence to a Code of Ethics, including fighting social injustice and respecting human dignity.
  • The resolution notes the 2025 Social Work Month theme: “Social Worker: Compassion + Action,” calling on social workers to translate compassion into action to address societal challenges (e.g., mental health/substance use crises, inequality, housing issues, LGBTQIA2S+ rights, reproductive rights, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts).

Key Provisions

  • Proclaims March 2025 as National Social Work Month in Rhode Island.
  • Acknowledges the ongoing impact of Rhode Island’s social workers in improving well-being and addressing mental health and substance use disorders, homelessness, poverty, and related issues.
  • Encourages citizens to join and support the National Association of Social Workers Rhode Island Chapter (NASW-RI) in celebration and support of the social work profession.
  • Directs the Secretary of State to transmit a duly certified copy of the resolution to Rebekah Gewirtz, MPA, Executive Director of NASW-RI.

Beneficiaries and Affected Parties

  • Primary beneficiaries: Rhode Island social workers (the state’s social work professionals) and the populations they serve.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: The NASW Rhode Island Chapter (NASW-RI) and the broader Rhode Island public, through heightened awareness of social work contributions.
  • Notably, the resolution does not establish new programs or funding or alter existing law.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: March 25, 2025
  • Referred for Immediate Consideration: March 25, 2025
  • Status: Senate read and passed on March 25, 2025
  • Nature: A ceremonial resolution (non-binding and non-fiscal); serves as an expression of acknowledgment by the Rhode Island Senate.

Potential Impact

  • Elevates public recognition of social workers and the profession in Rhode Island.
  • May foster public support for social work initiatives and advocacy in alignment with the theme of compassion plus action.
  • No direct financial implications or regulatory changes are attached to the resolution.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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