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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Learn a combination of diagnosis and interventionist tools of dissociation to consider when engaged in treatment of populations of color. This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. Dynamics of Abuse .

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development. This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

This article provides an overview of narrative therapy techniques and strategies for using them to engage clients in productive conversations about their experiences. It covers topics such as helping elderly individuals access benefits, understanding age-related illnesses, addressing elder abuse and developing end-of-life plans.

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Child Abuse: Understanding, Prevention & Support

All For Kids

Sexual abuse refers to any form of sexual exploitation or inappropriate sexual behavior inflicted upon a child. It includes actions such as molestation, incest, exposure to explicit material, or forcing a child to engage in sexual activities. What Are the Root Causes of Child Abuse?

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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), six key principles guide trauma-informed care. Engage and collaborate with community members, leaders, and organizations, and respect their wisdom, knowledge, and values. What are the 6 principles of trauma-informed care?

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NCCPR family preservation news and commentary round-up for the year 2024, part two

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

And we should discourage the use of child welfare hotlines, which all too often are used not for reporting real abuse but as means for harassment of a former intimate partner, a tenant or others.