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How equipped is children’s social work for digital safeguarding?

Community Care

Our work seeks to develop innovative ways in which children and young people can digitally and safely self-refer to children’s social care, allowing them to communicate harms and experiences in real time. By Corinne May-Chahal and Sarah Carlick Many think digital safeguarding is about staying safe online but it means much more.

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Covid delays in adult safeguarding have led to ‘severe consequences’ for people needing services

Community Care

Pandemic-related delays in responding to adult safeguarding concerns have resulted in “severe consequences” for people accessing or in need of services, with many reports being made later, meaning problems have become far more acute, complex and harmful. in October 2020 and enquiries concerning self-neglect fluctuated from 0.9

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support. Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. Self-Care 13. Client Advocacy 6.

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Guide To Addressing Your Children’s Behavioral Health

All For Kids

Low self-esteem : Your child avoids new experiences and opportunities or talks down to themselves. Self-harm : Your child is engaging in self-harm, such as cutting, scratching, biting, headbanging, substance abuse, suicidal behavior, and more. Here are a few things you can do to help them build self-esteem.

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The legacy of Conservative rule for adult social care

Community Care

At the same time, many people were left at home without a service, and adult safeguarding concerns were delayed , during lockdowns, worsening unmet need, risks of harm and the strain on unpaid carers.

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Social Worker Home Visit Checklist to Take Note Of

Social Work Haven

Moreover, clients without internet access or a computer may struggle to effectively communicate with their case manager or other social workers, potentially leading to misunderstandings or missed opportunities for support. I look forward to my weekend, especially Saturdays, to help me unwind and catch up with some self care!

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A Fatal Collision: The Opioid Epidemic and the Dismantling of Child Protection Services in Washington State

Child Welfare Monitor

As amended by KFTA, the law now requires the agency to demonstrate that removal is necessary to prevent imminent physical harm to the child due to child abuse or neglect. in determining whether removal is necessary to prevent imminent physical harm to the child due to child abuse or neglect. Has DCYF given up on protecting children?