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Online conference “SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN A CHANGING WORLD”

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Subthemes are: Social Work Practice and Mental Health. Social Work Practice and Substance Abuse. Social Work Practice and Criminal Justice System. Brian Littlechild, School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. Social Work Practice and Covid 19.

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Beth Angell Appointed the Phillip Fellin Collegiate Professor of Social Work

Michigan Social Work

Angell’s research focuses on behavioral health, particularly on serious mental illness and its intersection with substance abuse and criminal justice involvement. Dean Beth Angell has been appointed the Phillip Fellin Collegiate Professor of Social Work.

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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. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice System TIP 44

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives - Identify purpose, sources of information and areas of concern for screening - Explore the pitfalls of diagnosis in the CJ system - Identify preferred screening and assessment instruments and what they measure - Examine placement strategies based on criminality, mental health and addiction issues - Discuss general treatment issues in CJ (..)

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

Relias

Individuals affected by collective trauma may also exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or other mental health disorders. The trauma can manifest in somatic complaints, exacerbating physical health conditions. For an example of how this plays out, we can reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Criminal Justice Reform is Not Dead

Beyond Advocacy

My doctoral dissertation, The Negative Effects of Incarceration on Fathers in Fragile Families , focused on criminal justice. As President of the Mental Health Association of DC, I advocated for mental services in schools to reduce the probability of youth becoming ensnared by the criminal justice system.