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Let the NYC family police teach you how to dissemble like a pro!

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Last month, the New York Law Journal published an excellent article about the Family Justice Law Center. But assuming the flack is correct, what that really tells us is that a minimum of 98% of what ACS does is b t. The figure apparently is based on the total number of cases ACS investigates.

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Board Member’s Career Trajectory Changed During Internship

Social Work Blog

Abebe is the service director for Community Health Resources’ Medication for Opioid Use Disorder programs, which provide treatment in six Department of Correction facilities within the state of Connecticut. His previous work experience includes serving as dean of Academic Support Services at MIT and adjunct professor in several MSW programs.

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Offenders

Relias

Juvenile justice is shifting towards a more compassionate and nuanced approach that recognizes the profound impact of trauma on young offenders’ lives. Why trauma-informed care for juvenile offenders is important The juvenile justice system has a high number of youth with behavioral health issues.

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Popular Social Work Questions & Answers

Social Work Haven

Community Administration & Leadership Interview Questions What type of research skills/computer skills do you have? Social Work Values & Respect in Social Work Social Work Values & Respect in Social Work Social work values include respect, dignity and worth of individuals, pursuit of social justice, integrity and competence.

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Child Maltreatment 2023: A reduction in child maltreatment victims or a retrenchment of child protection?

Child Welfare Monitor

“New Federal Report Demonstrates Reduction in Child Maltreatment Victims and Underscores Need for Continued Action,” the Administration on Children and Families (ACF) of the US Department of Health and Human Services proclaimed in releasing the latest annual report on the government response to child abuse and neglect.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending Sept. 24, 2024

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The New York Daily News reports on an initiative by the city’s family police agency, the Administration for Children’s Services, to bring resources into schools that, in theory, may help the process of what Joyce McMillan calls turning mandated reporters into mandated supporters. . ●

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Role of a Social Worker in Facilitating Change

Social Work Haven

What is the role of a social worker in facilitating change Durkheim (2002) asserts that the creation of occupational groups can help reduce oppressive administrative practices and unleash individual passions at the same time. Durkheim on Moral Individualism, Social Justice and Rights: A Gendered Construction of Rights.