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Members in the News – July 28, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Melina Brann is Director of Public Policy for NASW-MI: [Video] SOS: Michigan’s health care shortage continues WILX “We are seeing, across the board, that there are a number of vacancies in social work and behavioral health positions across the state,” said Melina Brann, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the National Association of Social Workers.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Some of these articles are free to access.

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Suicide prevention means child protection

Stop Abuse Campaign

It’s easy to get clinical when discussing Adverse Childhood Experiences’ community effects. Most parents don’t start with a goal of abusing or neglecting their children; nor are they eager to be severely mentally ill, addicted, incarcerated, unable to maintain relationships, or trapped in waves of violence.

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Suicide prevention means child protection

Stop Abuse Campaign

It’s easy to get clinical when discussing Adverse Childhood Experiences’ community effects. Most parents don’t start with a goal of abusing or neglecting their children; nor are they eager to be severely mentally ill, addicted, incarcerated, unable to maintain relationships, or trapped in waves of violence.

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NCCPR family preservation news and commentary round-up for the year 2023, Part Two

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

This has resulted in a fixation on clinical services and proprietary models rather than proactive family support. The practice of taking children from survivors of domestic violence was curbed in New York City thanks to a successful lawsuit. She had a similar addiction to painkillers – and to booze as well.

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41+ Famous Social Workers You Need to Know About

Social Work Haven

They help people cope with problems such as poverty, unemployment, mental illness, addiction, abuse, and neglect. Joe Kort is an openly gay clinical social worker who works with individuals, couples, and families on topics related to sexuality and gender. Marlene Zepeda is an American social worker and advocate for immigrant rights.