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The Victoria Climbié Inquiry chair reflects on social work, 21 years on

Community Care

It is the worst case of child abuse and neglect that I have ever seen,” said a hospital consultant who treated Victoria in her final days. Laming tells me of a severely disabled young adult who, until the age of 18, had been well supported by children’s services.

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Figuring Out Child Behavior: More Than Meets the Eye.

Gary Direnfeld

I wonder about a “nonverbal learning disability.” I learn about their family, background, living arrangements, quality of life, conflict management, addictions, mental health, physical health, traumatic life experiences, etc. The child was almost five. Acting out was an issue. There is much to examine to figure things out.

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News Items – May 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Here’s what she talked about WCBU For many years, I’ve worked as a disability advocate. And for 25 years now, I have been a consultant working on projects related to promoting international classifications with the WHO, the World Health Organization.

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News Items – May 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Here’s what she talked about WCBU For many years, I’ve worked as a disability advocate. And for 25 years now, I have been a consultant working on projects related to promoting international classifications with the WHO, the World Health Organization.

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

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News Items – March 16, 2023

Social Workers Speak

The narratives often have familiar themes: incompatibility, unmet needs, addictions, and betrayals, all familiar and logical issues that lead to the end of a relationship. There is always a narrative as to why the relationships failed in these cases.

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News Items – March 16, 2023

Social Workers Speak

The narratives often have familiar themes: incompatibility, unmet needs, addictions, and betrayals, all familiar and logical issues that lead to the end of a relationship. There is always a narrative as to why the relationships failed in these cases.