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CDHS increases safe access to services for survivors of domestic violence

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Back to Blogs News & Press CDHS increases safe access to services for survivors of domestic violence October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month DENVER (Oct. Anyone, regardless of gender, race or background, can experience domestic violence.

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988, Behavioral Health Services, and Better Crisis Response

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And as rates of issues such as substance use disorder, domestic violence, and suicide continue to rise as a result of COVID-19 and its aftermath, 988 needs to become a part of how behavioral health organizations operate. Through these services, crisis intervention and prevention efforts across the country could see a serious boost.

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The State of Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training and What it Means for Your Staff

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have grown considerably, leading many experts to worry about a potential rise in crisis situations such as suicidal ideation, overdoses, and domestic violence. Implemented in July 2022, the 988 hotline was created to increase access to behavioral healthcare and crisis intervention services nationwide.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

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Identifying Risk and Protective Factors : Risk Factors : Social workers identify potential risk factors that may impact the individual’s well-being, such as substance abuse, domestic violence, or exposure to trauma. You may also provide direct services, such as counselling or case management, to clients or their families.

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Ultimate Social Work Intervention Strategies

Social Work Haven

Examples of intervention strategies include counselling, crisis intervention, community organisation, case management, advocacy, and active listening. What are some examples of social work interventions? Crisis Intervention. Assessment, intervention and review. Domestic violence.

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Crisis Prevention and Intervention in the Age of COVID-19

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As such, crisis intervention and prevention has never been more top of mind. Left unaddressed, mental health conditions brought by this pandemic could spiral into crisis. Domestic violence. Domestic Violence. Prior to the pandemic, domestic violence was already a worldwide issue.

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2024 BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients

University of Connecticut

I work a full-time job doing case management for a local non-profit organization and wrapped up an internship with the East Hartford Police Department's Crisis Intervention Division. It gives me greater insight into struggles with domestic violence, homelessness and substance use.

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