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When it comes to the problems plaguing “child welfare” wrongful removal drives everything else – including caseworker turnover. Case in point: Massachusetts

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

They think they’re going to be working with families, helping families to engage in services, to be self-sufficient, to move on to higher education,” Everett said. According to the story, Toscano’s husband was also cited for substance abuse, according to DCF records she shared with the Globe. And, in fact, Toscano tried.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Learn a combination of diagnosis and interventionist tools of dissociation to consider when engaged in treatment of populations of color. This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. Dynamics of Abuse .

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development. 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.

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Reliving Shame

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Traumagenic shame is commonly relived by intimate partners in one or more of three enactments: 1) affairs; 2) other chronic patterns of deception; and 3) domestic violence. This leads to unmetabolized shame that is going to be relived in couple relationships.

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Strong Social Work Personal Statement Examples

Social Work Haven

During this phase, I had the opportunity to engage in fieldwork, where I witnessed firsthand the impact of social workers working tirelessly to address the needs of marginalised communities. One of the defining moments in my life came when I volunteered at a local shelter for survivors of domestic violence.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Addressing substance abuse and addiction issues.

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Child Abuse Prevention Programs: Making A Difference In Our Communities

All For Kids

Physical Abuse : The intentional use of physical force that can result in physical injury. cdc.gov Child Sexual Abuse : Involves engaging a child in sexual activities, including exposure to pornography, unwanted sexual touching, or exploitation. Examples include hitting, kicking, shaking, or other shows of force against a child.