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Emily Henderson, LMSW, MSW ’13

University of Connecticut

After graduating with her Masters from UCONN, Emily began her career working with prominent social service agencies in the Greater Hartford area, such as: Families in Crisis where she conducted group therapy for male abusers. During her time at UCONN, she held a concentration in Community Organizing with a focus area in Black Studies.

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Emily Henderson, LMSW, MSW ’13

University of Connecticut

After graduating with her Masters from UCONN, Emily began her career working with prominent social service agencies in the Greater Hartford area, such as: Families in Crisis where she conducted group therapy for male abusers. During her time at UCONN, she held a concentration in Community Organizing with a focus area in Black Studies.

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ACE 101: Parental Substance Abuse

Stop Abuse Campaign

The ACE study demonstrated that growing up in a household where a parent suffers from a significant, unchecked addiction to alcohol or drugs is as damaging as direct childhood traumas. While the illegality of street drugs poses additional risks for children, addiction itself is risky enough. . ← Grounding in Toes & Yoga.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Here are 10 roles of social workers, but this list is by no means exhaustive: Advocate : Social workers often act as advocates for their clients, working to ensure their rights and needs are met within various systems and institutions. TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN What is the main role of a social worker?

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News Items – January 27, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Act aims to improve public health, access to mental health and social services, and reduce police violence by connecting those in crisis to community supports, rather than meeting them with control and force,” Gerwitz said during a virtual legislative briefing on Monday. “The A.C.E.S The Florida Times Union.

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News Items – March 9, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Crafts Proposes Bill To Improve Access To Mental Health Treatment The Lincoln County News Attracting social workers to the state can help improve Mainers’ access to addiction and mental health treatment, including in schools and in the justice system, Crafts, a licensed social worker, said.

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News Items – March 10, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Realizing the value of partnerships, social workers commonly participate in interprofessional teams that include professionals from the medical, nursing, pharmacy, legal and law enforcement fields, to name a few. . Social Work Month in March highlights the important role of social workers. Daily Herald.