Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

They help people cope with problems such as poverty, unemployment, mental illness, addiction, abuse, and neglect. Evelyn Kallen is a pioneer in the field of social work who developed theories on community organisation and advocacy. In 2019, she was recognised as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs for her advocacy work.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 31, 2023

Their aim is to enhance the well-being and quality of life of people by providing support, resources, and advocacy. Support System – Social workers provide emotional support to individuals who need it most, helping them cope with issues such as mental health illnesses, addiction, poverty, abuse and neglect.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

I grew up with two parents struggling with addiction but refused to let it define me, and I want to help other children beat the odds as well. I am forever grateful for this opportunity, and I plan to use the knowledge I have gained to serve others whole-heartedly with compassion and advocacy in the social work field.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

What We Lose When We “Don’t Say Gay”: Generational Shifts in Sexual Identity and Gender This commentary explores the expansion of identity labels through the lens of a study conducted across four leading LGBTQ+ agencies in New York and New Jersey with youth and staff.

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KVC

APRIL 10, 2023

National Child Abuse Prevention Month brings a heightened awareness of child abuse during April, but children need our advocacy year-round. Learning the signs of a child in a potentially dangerous position can go far in the advocacy and prevention of abuse. Advocacy can take place every day through small gestures.

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All For Kids

MARCH 12, 2025

They are more likely to end up in poverty or drop out of school, become addicted to drugs, have a child out of wedlock, or end up in prison. Bush addressed this issue, stating: Over the past four decades, fatherlessness has emerged as one of our greatest social problems. Mitigating Risks What can be done to tackle these concerns?

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

And the head of a trade association for childrens advocacy centers, where many such exams are performed, says the real problem is agencies arent doing enough of them. Prominent proponents of tearing apart families today sometimes suggest that some parents simply choose to be drug addicts and thats what makes them poor. Of course not.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In other cases, the Post reported, “children’s advocacy centers have tried to reach children in new ways, slipping messages into supply bags or into homework lessons.” This is all coming due to us at some point,” said the head of a trade association for “Children’s Advocacy Centers. Later in 2020 came phase two of the messaging.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

WITNESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ● “Which would be worse,” asks Jasmine Wali, former director of policy & advocacy at JMAC for Families, in this story for The Nation : “being beaten by your partner, or having social services take away your children? She had a similar addiction to painkillers – and to booze as well.

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