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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. Understanding the nature of child abuse is important. All For Kids is fully committed to this mission.

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Can You Be a Social Worker with a Psychology Degree Easily?

Social Work Haven

You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? Throughout our exploration, we’ll touch on the critical subjects of social services, substance abuse, and mental health issues, shedding light on the profound impact these professionals have in helping individuals and communities thrive. The answer is yes.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

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This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system. Advocacy takes various forms, including individual, organisational, and systemic levels. Client Advocacy 6. Self-Care 13.

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Child Abuse: Understanding, Prevention & Support

All For Kids

Child Abuse: Understanding, Prevention & Support Child abuse is a pervasive and devastating issue affecting millions of children worldwide, with long-lasting physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. What is Considered Physical Abuse? What is Considered Emotional Abuse?

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure. The Center for Deployment Psychology will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.” Dynamics of Abuse . June 21, 2022.

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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

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How collective trauma affects individuals Collective trauma deeply impacts individuals on psychological, emotional, and even physical levels. Building resilience through communal rituals, storytelling, and advocacy can facilitate individual recovery and contribute to the collective healing process.

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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.