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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

Currently, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline consists of a national network of call centers that provide free confidential support to individuals experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers now are able to reach crisis services via the toll-free national hotline or by calling 911.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Some of the concepts described, such as resilience, retraumatization, ethno-racial trauma, and the study of Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma-informed services, are basic elements to take into consideration when offering trauma-focused services. Department of Health and Human Services. Military One Source.

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How To Apply the RBT Code of Ethics to Your Work

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This updated ethics code applies to all Registered Behavior Technicians, emphasizing the importance of ethical conduct across diverse settings. Standard 2.08: RBTs protect the confidentiality and privacy of their clients, stakeholders, and others in the workplace. The updated RBT Ethics Code 2.0 privacy laws, licensure requirements).

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Celebrate Your Graduate—Save 30% Off Select Books!

Social Work Blog

Recognized by social work educators, researchers, practitioners, students, and policymakers as an essential guide to clear and precise communication in the profession, this indispensable reference work should be on the bookshelves of all social workers and human services professionals in the United States and abroad.

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Integrating the 4 Rs of Trauma-Informed Care Into Your Practice

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Recognizing trauma requires an awareness of how trauma can manifest in diverse ways. This stage is pivotal for providing effective support and care, as it enables mental health professionals to pinpoint the impact of trauma on a person’s health. Physical signs like unexplained aches or chronic illnesses can also be indicators.

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NCCPR family preservation news and commentary round-up for the year 2023, Part Two

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

They wonder if an artificial intelligence tool that the Allegheny County Department of Human Services uses to predict which children could be at risk of harm singled them out because of their disabilities. This story also is about the power of newsroom diversity and the need for more of it. Here’s how it begins: It was 5:30 a.m.