Thu.Dec 07, 2023

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Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All: The Essential Role of Social Work in Advancing Human Rights

International Federation of Social Workers

As we celebrate United Nations Human Rights Day 2023 on 10 December, we embrace the theme “Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All”, recognising the profound contributions of social work in […]

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Do Magic Mushrooms Work to Treat Bipolar?

Nnatasha Tracy

Magic mushrooms (psilocybin) are being looked at as a treatment for bipolar disorder. And good news came out this week about using psilocybin in the treatment of bipolar type II depression. Specifically, the results in a very small clinical sample were extremely promising. That said, there are things you need to know before you run out and buy magic mushrooms from your local drug dealer.

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Invitation to Social Workers Worldwide: Share Your Expertise to Improve Global Social Security Systems

International Federation of Social Workers

Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to extend an invitation from the OHCHR for your unique insights on the impactful strategies employed by your governments to enhance social security systems.

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National review launched into familial child sexual abuse

Community Care

Safeguarding leaders have launched a national review into child sexual abuse within the family due to a “concerning number” of such cases. The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel said the inquiry would examine how practitioners and agencies could improve how they identified, assessed and responded to CSA within the family. The panel, whose role is to oversee and draw national lessons from serious cases, has commissioned the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre)

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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New Publication- Human Rights and Social Justice: Social Action and Service for the Helping and Health Professions

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Hello Everyone, I am excited to share with you the fact that an Instructor’s Manual has recently been released for the third edition of my book Human Rights and Social Justice: Social Action and Service for the Helping and Health Professions (Cognella, 2023). The manual consists of PowerPoints with corresponding notes; additional questions for discussion and social action activities (already in the book); and a test bank, consisting of both objective and essay questions.

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Record 100,000-plus social workers renew registration

Community Care

A record 100,495 social workers in England have renewed their registration with the regulator this year. Social Work England said 97.3% of practitioners who needed to renew completed the process during the three-month window, which closed on 30 November. This is the highest proportion recorded in the four renewal rounds since it took over the regulation of social workers in England in December 2019. 3,600 more social workers on register As a result, England starts the new registration year with

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Do employers address issues with high caseloads in social work teams?

Community Care

Caseloads continue to be one of the leading factors affecting quality of practice and leading to social workers burning out or quitting. And research suggests the problem appears to be getting worse, at least in children’s services. The latest report (wave 5) of the Department for Education’s (DfE) longitudinal survey of council children’s social workers , conducted in autumn 2022, said 63% of practitioners reported that their overall workload was too high.

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Managing the Coached Child Between Separated Parents

Gary Direnfeld

Separated parents. Kid comes home loaded for bear. Kid let’s that parent have it with nonsense told to them by the other parent. Some may feel intimidated by the child. Some may be angry for the other parent using the child as a pawn. Still others may be unmoved, able to see through the nonsense and thus pay it little mind. How a parent reacts can greatly influence the perception of the child with regard to what the other parent has said.