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Online conference “SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN A CHANGING WORLD”

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Social Work Practice and Substance Abuse. Social Work Practice and Criminal Justice System. Social Work Practice and Environmental Sustainability. Social Work Practice and Child Protection. Social Work Practice and Professional Self Care. Social Work Practice and Domestic Violence. Keynote Speakers: Prof.

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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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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending Sept. 24, 2024

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

. ● In Nevada, the Nevada Independent reports: A January legislative audit identified seven care facilities for children that failed to adequately protect those in their care, with complaints ranging from children self-administering medication to substance abuse issues. ●

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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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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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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

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. Social workers have a strong educational foundation, including bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

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

Relias

Working to implement policy changes, allocate resources for mental health services, and implement trauma-informed practices in various sectors such as education, healthcare, and criminal justice can have a profound impact.