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A bill to replace anonymous reporting with confidential reporting has passed the Texas Legislature. I have written often about how the entire debate over what to do about child welfare has been poisoned by “health terrorism,” the misrepresentation of the true nature and scope of a problem in the name of “raising awareness.”
They should do what Texas did and largely replace it with confidential reporting, in which the accused still doesn’t know the name of the accuser, but the family police do. ● The whole ordeal never could have started if not for the fact that, like 48 other states, Colorado allows anonymous reporting.
Child Welfare Specialist : Social workers in this role focus on the safety and well-being of children, often within the context of child protective services or foster care systems. Advocacy takes various forms, including individual, organisational, and systemic levels. Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality is essential.
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Child Protective Services (CPS): Research the contact information for the local CPS office or child welfare agency. There are many forms of support available, including counseling, therapy, support groups, and advocacy organizations. By actively engaging the public in this important cause, we can work together to create lasting change.
The alliance provides advocacy, research, education, and resources for maternal mental health. Postpartum Support International — This non-profit organization provides education, support, and advocacy for women and families affected by perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
“Rethinking Social Work’s Role in a Rapidly Changing World : by Antoinette Lombard and Andre Viviers offer an overview of the need for social work in teh 21st century to adopt a more transformative social-policy approach, including policy advocacy. Social Work in Mental Health Settings” by Kevin J.
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