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Torn Apart: How the Abolition Movement Destroys Foster Youth – And How Listening To Us Can Build A Safer World

Child Welfare Monitor

She spent half of her life in foster care, struggling with substance abuse. Are they too uncomfortable to talk about the cruel truth of being an abused or neglected child? Patty was born in El Salvador and migrated to the U.S. Patty turned 18 years old in jail. She now has an A.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences, an A.S.

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UAlbany Receives $1M for Program to Prevent HIV and Substance Abuse

Swhelper

The University at Albany has been awarded nearly $1 million for the creation of a five-year, comprehensive program aimed at preventing HIV infections and substance use disorders among students. View Full Article - UAlbany Receives $1M for Program to Prevent HIV and Substance Abuse.

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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. According to the story, Toscano’s husband was also cited for substance abuse, according to DCF records she shared with the Globe.

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Beth Angell Appointed the Phillip Fellin Collegiate Professor of Social Work

Michigan Social Work

Angell’s research focuses on behavioral health, particularly on serious mental illness and its intersection with substance abuse and criminal justice involvement.

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Child Abuse Prevention Programs: Making A Difference In Our Communities

All For Kids

Physical Abuse : The intentional use of physical force that can result in physical injury. cdc.gov Child Sexual Abuse : Involves engaging a child in sexual activities, including exposure to pornography, unwanted sexual touching, or exploitation. Examples include hitting, kicking, shaking, or other shows of force against a child.

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Both children who bully and targets of bullying are at a greater risk for mental and behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement and dropping out of school. Words can hurt. What Can You Do To Prevent Bullying?

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Learn a combination of diagnosis and interventionist tools of dissociation to consider when engaged in treatment of populations of color. This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. Dynamics of Abuse .

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