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Let’s End the Shame That Silences Victims of Domestic Violence

Swhelper

October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but let’s make it our mission year-round to end the one important thing that, paradoxically, is both a dire consequence of domestic violence and a factor contributing to its perpetuation: shame. Suzy Kanoo.

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Seven children and all she needed was a van: large families and the blindness of the child welfare establishment

Child Welfare Monitor

These families frequently consist of mothers with children by multiple fathers, with both parents often suffering from mental illness and/or drug abuse, and domestic violence is commonly present.

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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

2 These services were defined to include mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and “in-home parenting skills training.” Maybe a parent needs mental health care or substance use disorder treatment, or parenting training and support, or maybe the family needs to do family therapy.

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Children Who Witness Domestic Violence May Suffer Long-term Difficulties

Shelter, Inc

OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. Witnessing domestic violence is one such event, an adverse childhood experience (ACE) that can have a lifelong impact. Children and youth who have been exposed to domestic violence are more likely than their peers to experience a range of difficulties.

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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 Domestic Violence. Social Work Practice and Covid 19. Social Work and Spirituality. Social Work Practice and Environmental Sustainability. Social Work Practice and Child Protection. Social Work Practice and Professional Self Care.

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Guest Post: PTSD vs C-PTSD by APN Lodge

Bipolar Bandit

Whether you’ve had a PTSD or C-PTSD diagnosis in the past and it’s being exacerbated by the pandemic, or you’re just starting to take a closer look at your mental health symptoms, we can all benefit from more support and greater trauma awareness.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

On January 23, we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day , an initiative by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to increase awareness and action related to maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S. It affects not only the mother, but also their children, their families, and their communities.