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Child Abuse Prevention Programs: Making A Difference In Our Communities

All For Kids

As one of the largest investors in prevention in the United States, All For Kids is dedicated to protecting vulnerable children through advocacy and treatment. In many instances of child abuse, there are underlying issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse, financial instability, and housing insecurity.

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CCRC 2025 Policy Conference Recap

CCRC

CCRCs 2025 Policy Conference brought together experts to discuss health equity, economic stability, policy and advocacy, and partnerships. CCRC Research Director Susan Savage moderated a panel on Domestic Violence and the treatment of survivors in the health care setting and referenced CCRC research on the barriers to resources for survivors.

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SSW Alumni Spotlight: Barbie Nadal-Cristofaro, MSW

University of Connecticut

Currently, my role as Vice-Chair for Interval House Connecticut allows me to create awareness on domestic violence and intimate partner violence issues; it is the largest safe house in the state. I am proud to serve my community and give back to the very agency that I once resided in.

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Realm of the Dead - Using Art in Social Work Education and Practice

Michigan Social Work

Born and raised in Brazil, Pinto , a professor and associate dean for research and innovation at the University of Michigan School of Social Work , found a way through the visual and performing arts to confront a painful past, find peace and forgiveness.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending September 26, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Fong will be interviewed at the second of these two events sponsored by the City University of New York School of Law. Last week, we highlighted a story from The Boston Globe about how the Massachusetts family police agency persecutes survivors of domestic violence. Martin Guggenheim “the best book of its kind I’ve ever read.”

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If there’s another foster-care panic in NYC, it’s on The New York Times

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

One consequence -- the fanaticism with which schools persecute families by rushing to call the city’s family policing agency, the Administration for Children’s Services continues to this day. Yes, such malicious reports are part of the problem, but far bigger are malicious reports from schools.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Client Advocacy Client advocacy is a core aspect of social work, reflecting a commitment to improving the lives of those who may face challenges in advocating for themselves. Advocacy takes various forms, including individual, organisational, and systemic levels. Client Advocacy 6. What are the roles of social worker?