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“[It] feels like a jail cell has dropped around my family”

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

New York’s family police agency is still harassing survivors of domestic violence and their children. In New York, it’s illegal to tear children from their homes and throw them into foster care just because they “witnessed domestic violence” – typically a husband or boyfriend beating the child’s mother. Emphasis added.]

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending September 26, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Fong will be interviewed at the second of these two events sponsored by the City University of New York School of Law. Last week, we highlighted a story from The Boston Globe about how the Massachusetts family police agency persecutes survivors of domestic violence. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on what happened next.

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“They’re not your children anymore.” Notes on news coverage of a landmark lawsuit

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The Complaint filed by the Family Justice Law Center , the New York University School of Law Family Defense Clinic and two private law firms – especially the introductory section – reads like great journalism. had written, “I am a bad kid” and “I need to behave at school or Mommy and Daddy will be arrested.” In the story, Ms.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

This may include personal interviews, family histories, and the review of relevant documents. 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.

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Strong Social Work Personal Statement Examples

Social Work Haven

Early Inspirations: High School and Beyond From the earliest days of high school, I found myself drawn to social issues and the incredible work done by social workers in our 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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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the School of Social Work is able to offer a number of scholarship opportunities to our BSW and MSW students each academic year. Rachelle Bataille, Bachelor of Social Work This scholarship meant a lot to me because this has been one of my most challenging school years.

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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. Social Work Quotes.