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A fundamental conflict: addressing implicit bias in mandatory reporter training

Child Welfare Monitor

by Marie Cohen Recognizing implicit bias in mandated reporting training is a national focus for addressing racial inequity in child welfare. The video introducing the section explains that implicit bias harms “families of color” in the child welfare system, without providing any evidence of such harm.

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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. It is a symptom of the culture of contempt for families and a lust for child removal that has characterized Massachusetts child welfare for decades. So they quit.

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Maine’s child welfare ombudsman is dangerously wrong

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Maine's first child welfare ombudsman, Dean Crocker, understood the lessons from the tragic death of Logan Marr, who was taken when her family poverty was confused with "neglect" and killed in foster care. Most of all she is wrong to ignore the enormous harm of needless removal. ? The current ombudsman, Christine Alberi, does not. ?

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Colorado task force’s solution to stop children from running from residential treatment: Fence ‘em in & lock ‘em up!

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

When NCCPR released a comprehensive report on Colorado child welfare in September 2023, we included a section called Tapeworm in the System. If youre wondering why fencing also might be needed to keep dangers out it illustrates another reason why residential treatment is so harmful. And what, exactly, does that mean?

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

We see the impact of that as bullies and those they bully are twice as likely to self-harm and experience suicidal behavior. A bully is someone that deliberately acts out verbally or physically in an aggressive manner towards others with the intent to cause harm, fear, or distress. Words can hurt. What Defines a Bully?

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Child Abuse: Understanding, Prevention & Support

All For Kids

Child Abuse Definition Child abuse refers to any act or omission by a caregiver that results in harm or potential harm to a childs physical, emotional, or psychological well-being. Physical abuse involves the intentional use of force that causes physical harm or injury to a child. What is Considered Physical Abuse?

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Suicide Prevention: How to Help When Social Determinants Spiral

Relias

To properly address the social determinants of suicide, organizations can engage in activities that both directly and indirectly improve the mental health of their clients. These factors include LGBTQ marriage equality laws, welfare policies, firearms legislation, and ease of obtaining alcohol.