Child Welfare Monitor

OCTOBER 5, 2024

As an illustration, I am reposting my 2022 review of Roberts’ most recent book, Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare System Destroys Black Families–and How Abolition Can Build a Safer Worl d. child welfare system. See my commentary on the abuse homicides of Rashid Bryant and Julissia Batties , for example).

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Child Welfare Welfare Foster Care Mental Health 207

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A bill in New Hampshire effectively equates strong emotion with abuse. Texas dialed back the power of its family police agency (a more accurate term than child welfare agency). Under this bill, all this trauma could be inflicted anytime a caseworker concludes that a childs physical, emotional or psychological welfare is at risk.

Psychology 88

Psychology Substance Abuse Foster Care Child Welfare 88

All For Kids

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

This article will explore common questions, facts, and figures about this tragic national epidemic, including how education empowers individuals and ways to get involved locally and nationally in the fight against child abuse. What Is Child Abuse Prevention? Understanding the nature of child abuse is important.

Domestic Violence 52

Domestic Violence Substance Abuse Military PTSD 52

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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. This includes defending individuals’ rights and addressing issues such as poverty, mental health, domestic violence, disability rights and substance abuse.

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Social Worker Treatment Planning Interventional Justice and Corrections 95

All For Kids

MARCH 10, 2025

Child Abuse: Understanding, Prevention & Support Child abuse is a pervasive and devastating issue affecting millions of children worldwide, with long-lasting physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. What is Considered Physical Abuse? What is Considered Emotional Abuse?

Self-harm 52

Self-harm Advocacy Psychology Engagement 52

Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Why Social Work Is Essential for Supporting Victims of Abuse: This article covers the essential role social workers play in supporting victims of abuse, including assisting with safety planning, connecting them to support services and providing psychological counseling. Addressing substance abuse and addiction issues.

Code of Ethics 52

Code of Ethics Substance Abuse Justice and Corrections Social Worker 52

Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

Maternal mental health is the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of women during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. As we work to improve all aspects of maternal health, we must bring more focus to an area of critical concern — supporting maternal mental health. How to improve maternal mental health In the U.S.,

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Mental Health Healthcare Disorder Depression 59