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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

The Struggle for Social Justice in Education” by Christina Duncan examines the history of social justice efforts in education and how these efforts have shaped the field of social work today. It also discusses strategies for setting boundaries when working with clients in active addiction.

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How America Can Break the Cycle and Prevent Drug Abuse

Stop Abuse Campaign

I was nine when Nancy Regan proposed we end the crack epidemic and, by extension, other illegal drug abuse, by “just saying no.” I came across a paper entitled “Relationship of Childhood Abuse and Household Dysfunction to Many of the Leading Causes of Death in Adults: The Adverse Childhood Experiences ( ACE ) Study.”

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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. Community Organizer : Social workers may organise and mobilise communities to address social issues, promote social justice, and create positive change.

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How America Can Break the Cycle and Prevent Drug Abuse

Stop Abuse Campaign

Understanding our pernicious problem: Drug abuse crisis in America I was nine when Nancy Regan proposed we end the crack epidemic and, by extension, other illegal drug abuse, by “just saying no.” I intuitively understood the connection between child abuse, drug abuse, addiction, and many other things.

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How the journalism of child welfare fails

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Imagine for a moment that you are a reporter assigned to write a multi-part in-depth series on the criminal justice system. The stories blithely attribute West Virginia’s high rate of removal to the fact that “More than half entered the system because of a parent’s substance abuse.” That’s not correct.