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Navigating AI in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

This is why we wrote an article to offer guidance and considerations for the social work field educator with a student placed in their agency. The full article can be downloaded here and shared with your local social services agencies. Our goal is to introduce use cases, debates, and potential policies.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending March 7, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

They were afraid of social services,” a parent with disabilities (one of the groups most vulnerable to family policing), told The Colorado Sun. KDVR-TV reports on a bill that would replace anonymous reporting with confidential reporting. ● ● “When my kids were growing up, they weren’t afraid of the bogeyman.

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

Community Care

Social worker Joanna James, who attended the 10 Downing Street reception, said: I got into social work to support people and the AI tool has helped me and the team really focus on that part of the job by cutting down the time I spend doing paperwork.”

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Child Welfare Specialist : Social workers in this role focus on the safety and well-being of children, often within the context of child protective services or foster care systems. TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN What is the main role of a social worker? What skills does a social worker need?

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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Relias

Trauma-informed care is an approach to health and social services that recognizes the impact of trauma on people’s lives. It includes providing clear and consistent information about services, policies, and procedures, and maintaining honesty and accountability in all interactions.

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Social Worker Home Visit Checklist to Take Note Of

Social Work Haven

It can be customised and expanded upon to suit the specific needs and objectives of the social work organisation or agency. What do social services look for in a home check or visit? To maximise this opportunity, social services workers should employ a comprehensive checklist to gather vital information during visits.

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Simple Guide on Safeguarding Children and Child Protection

Social Work Haven

Record – all relevant information accurately and confidentially 4. Refer – on to the appropriate services for further investigation or support. These strategies are essential in ensuring that social workers are able to effectively identify risks, respond effectively and refer on where necessary.