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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Bullying is a top concern among parents of school-age children. According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, one out of five children reported being bullied during the school year. We see the impact of that as bullies and those they bully are twice as likely to self-harm and experience suicidal behavior.

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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. In addition to the enormous harm that does to the children, it deluges caseworkers. So they quit.

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Developing a Personalized Social Media Policy for Social Work Practice

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

does the policy view social media as harmful or beneficial?). Step 2: Ask students to complete the Develop your Professional Social Media Policy Worksheet , which includes a series of questions and a short self-assessment to better understand one’s current use of social media in professional settings. E., & Drisko, J.

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Feeling good for doing good: Recognizing children’s moral pride

The Child and Family Corp

For Japanese children, moral pride was positively associated with their general tendency to engage in kind behaviors. How do you think your child would feel after engaging in this act of kindness? At times, children give in to their frustrations and pursue self-fulfilling goals at the expense of others (as do adults).

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NASW Member Voices: ?Can Social Workers Ethically and Legally Keep Clients when they Leave Their Agencies?

Social Work Blog

California law states: “[E]very contract by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business of any kind is… void.” ( CA BPC §16600 ). As the validity of non-compete and non-solicitation clauses is currently being examined, social workers should focus on minimizing harm to our clients.

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NASW Member Voices: ?Can Social Workers Ethically and Legally Keep Clients when they Leave Their Agencies?

Social Work Blog

California law states: “[E]very contract by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business of any kind is… void.” ( CA BPC §16600 ). As the validity of non-compete and non-solicitation clauses is currently being examined, social workers should focus on minimizing harm to our clients.

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Update: Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Work Blog

The association offers resources to help social workers engage with clients, colleagues, family, and friends about COVID-19 vaccination. Collaboration with clients in all aspects of LTSS planning and provision … to maximize dignity and self-determination.” November 12 Guidance. Visitors are an essential component of this continuum.