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How the journalism of child welfare fails

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Imagine for a moment that you are a reporter assigned to write a multi-part in-depth series on the criminal justice system. The stories blithely attribute West Virginia’s high rate of removal to the fact that “More than half entered the system because of a parent’s substance abuse.” That’s not correct.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. This includes defending individuals’ rights and addressing issues such as poverty, mental health, domestic violence, disability rights and substance abuse.

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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

Relias

Behavioral health organizations can work with communities to organize support groups, peer counseling, and other psychological first-aid options to provide community members with the help they need. Building supportive networks and social connections is crucial for collective healing.