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Emily Henderson, LMSW, MSW ’13

University of Connecticut

Emily Henderson is Master level social worker who currently works for The Department of Corrections as a License Drug and Alcohol Therapist. Emily Henderson found her passion with this population after an internship experience in Alabama at the Julia Tutwiler Women’s Correctional Facility.

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Emily Henderson, LMSW, MSW ’13

University of Connecticut

Emily Henderson is Master level social worker who currently works for The Department of Corrections as a License Drug and Alcohol Therapist. Emily Henderson found her passion with this population after an internship experience in Alabama at the Julia Tutwiler Women’s Correctional Facility.

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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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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. The role of a social worker, whether in clinical settings, correctional facilities, or private practices, plays a critical role in promoting positive change. Client Advocacy 6.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

“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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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

My future plans include advocating for restorative justice within the juvenile justice system so my social work education will help me with these endeavors. I am a second-year student and expect to graduate in May with a focused area of study in Intersectionality, Human Agency, and Social Justice.

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NASW Member Voices: White House Move to Decriminalize Marijuana at federal level should be followed by states

Social Work Blog

The fact is that, given the exceptionally small number of people in the federal Department of Corrections for simple possession, it is critical that governors join the President in issuing pardons. Drug Policy Reform Work Group – The Justice Roundtable. This is the only way the pardon policy can have significant impact.