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How the journalism of child welfare fails

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Of there’ll be the usual expressions of shock and outrage, maybe legislative hearings, and perhaps some more money thrown at the state family policing agency, the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to hire more caseworkers to take even more children. Except that this is the traditional provider-centric model of prevention.

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Can You Be a Social Worker with a Psychology Degree Easily?

Social Work Haven

Psychology graduates are well-suited for careers in research, teaching, and counselling, as well as a variety of social work roles within the public sector. You could consider applying your skill set towards managerial positions, such as human resources and personnel management, or even pursue a career in marketing and advertising.

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Reproductive Rights legal cases handled by the NASW Legal Defense Fund

Social Work Blog

Challenge to federal regulations prohibiting abortion counseling and referral in Title X family planning programs. North Carolina Department of Human Resources (North Carolina Supreme Court, 491 S.E.2d Connick, 733 F. 1990) :: Justia. Sullivan (U.S. 173 (1991)). NASW Supported: Rust. Outcome: Lost/Unfavorable. 2d 535 (N.C.