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Navigating AI in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

He researches technology and child welfare and enjoys integrating emerging technologies in the classroom and as a field instructor. But it has limits in nuanced situations requiring true empathy. Todd Sage , Ph.D., MSW, is a clinical associate professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. Melanie Sage , Ph.D.,

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Disrupting Stigma: How Understanding, Empathy, and Connection Can Improve Outcomes for Families Affect by Substance Use and Mental Disorders. Online Tutorials , for Substance Use Treatment Professionals, Child Welfare Professionals and Legal Professionals.

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Poverty Simulations in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

In addition, simulations often cover a range of topics such as child welfare home visits, assessment skills, and interprofessional teamwork. Here is a summary of our findings: Overall, the poverty simulation changed students understanding of what it is like to live in poverty and empathy for people who experience poverty.

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The National Foster Care Placement Crisis: Why Are Kids Sleeping in Offices? [VIDEO]

KVC

In recent years, some Kansas children in foster care have ended up sleeping in child welfare offices overnight because there were no relatives, foster homes or care centers available. With no foster families or treatment centers available, Alex ended up spending the night in a child welfare office. Across the U.S.,

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Wave of LGBTQIA+ Bills Underscores Vital Role for Social Workers – Your Social Work Advocates June-July 2022 Issue Is Available Online

Social Work Blog

The terms ally and allyship have been widely used in recent decades to describe the quality of human empathy and support extended to individuals by those from other backgrounds, often in the case of suffering. Schools of Social Work: University of North Dakota – Fighting for Native American Child Welfare.

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Solidarity Through Support: Empowering Our Team and Breaking the Stigma

Center for Child Protection

Ray brings 27 years of dedicated law enforcement experience, including 11 years with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Child Abuse Unit. Shanna brings over 15 years of expertise in the Child Welfare System, with 12 years at the Department of Family and Protective Services. Shanna Schuelke, Clinical Services Coordinator.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Disrupting Stigma: How Understanding, Empathy, and Connection Can Improve Outcomes for Families Affect by Substance Use and Mental Disorders. Online Tutorials , for Substance Use Treatment Professionals, Child Welfare Professionals and Legal Professionals.