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Seven children and all she needed was a van: large families and the blindness of the child welfare establishment

Child Welfare Monitor

In its Study of the Root Causes of Juvenile Justice System Involvement ,” the District of Columbia’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council interviewed youth service providers with first-hand experience working with justice-involved and at-risk youth.

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Emily Henderson, LMSW, MSW ’13

University of Connecticut

She is now on track to become clinically licensed in the social work field by 2023. Since her career path started, she has specialized in working with a wide variety of at risk populations; however, her main career focus has been to specifically work with those who are reentering society from the criminal justice system.

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Emily Henderson, LMSW, MSW ’13

University of Connecticut

She is now on track to become clinically licensed in the social work field by 2023. Since her career path started, she has specialized in working with a wide variety of at risk populations; however, her main career focus has been to specifically work with those who are reentering society from the criminal justice system.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Community Organizer : Social workers may organise and mobilise communities to address social issues, promote social justice, and create positive change. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. Client Advocacy 6. Self-Care 13.

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The draft Mental Health Bill: parliamentary proposals for change

Community Care

Additionally, some witnesses argued that the section 3 reforms might increase the risk of people with learning disabilities and autistic people being detained under the Mental Capacity Act or through the criminal justice system. The joint committee further recommended a statutory right to request ‘culturally appropriate advocacy’.

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“A Liminal Moment in Social Work”: Access NASW’s Social Work Journal Online

Social Work Blog

Reimagining Suicide Prevention as a Social Justice Issue: Getting Back to Social Work’s Roots Suicide is a leading cause of death overall, and among people ages 10 to 34 it is the second leading cause of death. These patterns underscore disturbing new trends that necessitate multifaceted and social justice–centered responses.

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How the government plans to reform the Mental Health Act 1983

Community Care

It is estimated that full implementation may take 10 years, largely due to the lead-in time required to train additional clinical and judicial staff. This exclusion does not apply to part 3 patients (those in the criminal justice system). Once approved, it will be sent for Royal Assent and will then become an act (law).