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CDHS increases safe access to services for survivors of domestic violence

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Back to Blogs News & Press CDHS increases safe access to services for survivors of domestic violence October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month DENVER (Oct. Anyone, regardless of gender, race or background, can experience domestic violence.

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Early Screening for Autism Can Help Your Child Thrive: Learn About Your Child’s Development

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It is characterized by challenges in social interactions, behavior, communication and learning skills. The National Institute of Health defines Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a neurological and developmental disorder. Today, Autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States.

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Couple Counseling? Maybe in time….

Gary Direnfeld

I always screen referrals for domestic violence as well as substance use. Therein we can develop a risk profile for the likelihood of future violence. If a partner discloses issues of violence or abuse, it can upset the other who engages in such behavior. I recently declined two requests for couple counseling.

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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

There is a longstanding undersupply of drug treatment and mental health services, as well as domestic violence services, which were inexplicably left out of FFPSA. I’m not saying that all families were getting all the services they needed. Child welfare social workers are above all case managers.

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Reducing Workplace Violence in Nursing & Healthcare

Relias

This type of violence is repeatedly overlooked and taken in stride as “part of the job,” leading to the perpetuation of an unsafe and toxic work environment. What is Workplace Violence in Healthcare? Domestic Violence. It is not uncommon for violence that occurs outside of the workplace to creep into healthcare settings.

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Child Welfare FAQs Regarding Family Detention or Deportation

CO4Kids

A family protection plan (also called family emergency preparedness plan, family preparedness plan, or family communication plan) is a plan that explains what actions work to ensure every family member, parent/guardian, and trusted adult knows what to do in case of an emergency. Caseworkers can help families make a communication plan.

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Toddler’s murder shows need for cross-border child protection guidance, finds case review

Community Care

She separated from Isabella’s father in April 2023, making allegations of domestic abuse against him that, at the criminal trial, she said were untrue. However, she rejected an offer of temporary accommodation after being told that her new boyfriend – Jeff – could not stay with her there.