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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. Advocacy takes various forms, including individual, organisational, and systemic levels. Client Advocacy 6. Client Assessment 2.

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

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

WITNESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ● “Which would be worse,” asks Jasmine Wali, former director of policy & advocacy at JMAC for Families, in this story for The Nation : “being beaten by your partner, or having social services take away your children? . ● She had a similar addiction to painkillers – and to booze as well.