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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. They include The Blue Bench in the Denver metro area, Pueblo Rape Crisis Services and TESSA in Colorado Springs. Between Feb.

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6 Challenges of the Human Services Worker

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It’s hard being a human services worker. Let’s take a few minutes to understand these challenges and how human services professionals can work to overcome them. Challenges a human services worker will face. Often, they and/or family members demand specific types of interventions. A shift in roles.

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Child Maltreatment 2023: A reduction in child maltreatment victims or a retrenchment of child protection?

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“New Federal Report Demonstrates Reduction in Child Maltreatment Victims and Underscores Need for Continued Action,” the Administration on Children and Families (ACF) of the US Department of Health and Human Services proclaimed in releasing the latest annual report on the government response to child abuse and neglect.

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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

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Another key element was interventions for specific problems , like drug treatment, mental health services and age-specific parenting skills training–interventions which were mostly provided through referrals to other agencies. I’m not saying that all families were getting all the services they needed.

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How to Talk About Alcohol Use with Clients: Frequently Asked Questions

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In a 2021 study, 83 percent of healthcare providers reported positive behavior change in patients after conducting alcohol screening and brief intervention with them. What is alcohol screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT)? Preventive Services Task Force for all adults, including those who are pregnant.

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Autism Social Skills Training: Strategies for Developing Empathy

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Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have some level of difficulty with social communication and interaction skills. Client Consultant the Center for Spectrum Services. By using a variety of instruction and interventions, you can begin to help your clients on their journey to acquiring these crucial social skills.

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How to Talk About Alcohol Use with Clients: Frequently Asked Questions

Social Work Blog

In a 2021 study, 83 percent of healthcare providers reported positive behavior change in patients after conducting alcohol screening and brief intervention with them. What is alcohol screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT)? Preventive Services Task Force for all adults, including those who are pregnant.