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How the journalism of child welfare fails

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Imagine for a moment that you are a reporter assigned to write a multi-part in-depth series on the criminal justice system. I single these stories out not because they are exceptionally awful - there’s far worse out there - but precisely because they are so typical of the journalism of child welfare. That’s not correct.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending Sept. 24, 2024

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The reports were careful, nuanced assessments – far better than what’s spewed forth from certain politicians, and the state’s child welfare “ombudsman.” Those last 11 paragraphs are an indirect reminder of how, in less than 25 years, Maine child welfare went from national scandal to national model to national disgrace.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Community Organizer : Social workers may organise and mobilise communities to address social issues, promote social justice, and create positive change. 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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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

The Struggle for Social Justice in Education” by Christina Duncan examines the history of social justice efforts in education and how these efforts have shaped the field of social work today. Popular search engines such as Google Scholar and PubMed also provide access to thousands of social work articles.

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In “child welfare” the horror stories go in all directions – all year long (2024 Edition)

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Americas massive child welfare surveillance state was built on horror stories. Thats why weve long extended an offer to the fearmongers in the child welfare establishment: a mutual moratorium on using horror stories to "prove anything. It comes as the Department of Juvenile Justice shut down the site.