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CDHS increases safe access to services for survivors of domestic violence

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“Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an opportunity to uplift the voices of survivors and supporters and engage in a national conversation about this important topic,” said CDHS Executive Director Michelle Barnes. Conversations help raise awareness; increase support, prevention and volunteer efforts; and deepen community engagement.”

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

CO4Kids

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an opportunity for us to uplift the voices of survivors and supporters and engage in a national conversation about domestic violence to help change the narrative on this important topic. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, free and confidential support is available 24/7.

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Advancing Supervisory Skills in Responding to Children and Families in Crisis

University of Connecticut

Learning Objectives (Supervisory Best Practices): Support supervisees in understanding and recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness in children and adolescents Teach supervisees to comprehensively assess the needs of children and their families in crisis Engage supervisees in collaborating with inter-professional teams to engage appropriate (..)

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Developing a Personalized Social Media Policy for Social Work Practice

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

There are many reasons for social workers to have a personalized social media policy – to maintain boundaries, protect privacy and confidentiality, and model professional behavior. How do you want to engage in common online activities? Whom are you informing with your policy?

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AI tool improves direct work in adult social care despite accuracy issues, practitioners report

Community Care

Research commissioned by Beam, the company behind the Magic Notes tool, found practitioners reported reduced time spent on case recording and assessments, enhanced engagement with people they supported, and improved quality of supervision meetings. Data protection and confidentiality when using AI with people using services and the public.

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11 Steps to Implementing a DSP Peer Mentoring Program

Relias

Agencies are always looking for ways to help new hires understand and get excited about the job, engage their employees, and recognize the experience of their veterans. A DSP peer mentoring program is a great way to increase employee engagement and retention. Creating opportunities for social engagement between employees.

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How To Apply the RBT Code of Ethics to Your Work

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Standard 2.08: RBTs protect the confidentiality and privacy of their clients, stakeholders, and others in the workplace. RBTs also maintain confidentiality when interacting with client information and records. Confidentiality and privacy The RBT Code of Ethics underscores the confidentiality of client information.