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Navigating AI in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

MSW, is a clinical associate professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. He researches technology and child welfare and enjoys integrating emerging technologies in the classroom and as a field instructor. LCSW, is a tech consultant for universities, social work departments, and social work agencies.

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“[Like being] stopped and frisked for 60 days”: NYC family policing traumatizes kids, confuses poverty with neglect and is racially biased. Who says so? Some of their own caseworkers.

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

But it still fell into some of the traps that characterize much of the journalism of child welfare – including a crucial misunderstanding of poverty and neglect and one inflammatory claim that, as originally published, was flat wrong. ? Tomorrow: The New York Times published a front-page story about the study that was, mostly, very good.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. 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.

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Reform Mental Health Act and implement LPS: new ADASS president’s message to next government

Community Care

The next government should take forward reform of the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) in its first 100 days in office, the incoming Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) president has said. Labour’s position on the reform is unclear.

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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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How to Adopt a Child: What You Need to Know About the Adoption Process

All For Kids

As the Human Rights Campaign explains, “Public child welfare agencies are government entities that provide a safety net for families. The Waiting Game After you’ve gone through the necessary preparations, interviews and visits from your adoption plan, the only thing left to do is wait for “the call.”

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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

Social Work Haven

Social workers offer a wide range of services, including counseling and therapy, individual and group sessions, to help people deal with emotional, psychological, and behavioural issues. Social workers advocate for their clients’ rights and requirements, ensuring they receive the support and services they require.