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Navigating AI in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

This is why we wrote an article to offer guidance and considerations for the social work field educator with a student placed in their agency. The full article can be downloaded here and shared with your local social services agencies. But it has limits in nuanced situations requiring true empathy.

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Macro-Level Social Work Interventions in Schools: Poverty Simulation Programs as Professional Development Opportunities for K–12 Educators

Social Work Blog

To address this gap, the authors propose a training model for professional development aimed at increasing empathy and understanding among K–12 educators through experiential learning tools such as the Community Action Poverty Simulation.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Child Welfare Specialist : Social workers in this role focus on the safety and well-being of children, often within the context of child protective services or foster care systems. TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN What is the main role of a social worker? Empathy and Active Listening 7. Client Assessment 2.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending April 26, 2022

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

It deters families from seeking needed assistance and weakens the capacity of teachers, doctors, and social service workers to nurture children’s well-being. And she adds: Having given birth to twins last year, I am awash with a fresh wave of empathy for struggling, tired, overwhelmed parents.

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Social Worker Home Visit Checklist to Take Note Of

Social Work Haven

It can be customised and expanded upon to suit the specific needs and objectives of the social work organisation or agency. What do social services look for in a home check or visit? To maximise this opportunity, social services workers should employ a comprehensive checklist to gather vital information during visits.

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‘Consistently high standards’ of social work earns Cafcass across-the-board outstanding rating

Community Care

This is despite the organisation having managed “unprecedented demand” for its services in the wake of Covid-19 and the resulting “challenging delays” for children involved in court proceedings.

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A message of hope on World Social Work Day

Social Work With Adults

World Social Work Day celebrates the achievements of social work, raises the visibility of social services and defends social justice and human rights. Defending and strengthening our social work values. Never has there been a greater need to establish global values of empathy, trust and faith in humanity.

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