Stop Abuse Campaign

MAY 4, 2022

Experiencing or witnessing abuse or chronic emotional or physical neglect , domestic violence , parental mental illness or addiction , or the loss of a parent can result in lifelong adverse consequences to our mental health. Start with self-care, showing yourself kindness and compassion for your physical, emotional, and mental health.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

MAY 26, 2022

According to the Mayo Clinic , “depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest…it affects how you feel, think, and behave, and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.” . Clinical Depression (AKA Major Depressive Disorder). Manic Depression (AKA Bipolar Disorder).

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Social Workers Speak

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

A new report from court-appointed watchdogs details how children in foster care are subjected to unlicensed and dangerous placements, exposed to sexual abuse or engaged in self harm, and administered incorrect or improper amounts of medication. The project is funded by a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. FOX23 News (OK). “If

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Social Workers Speak

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Black Americans and Communities Across the Country. A significant amount of the work towards the increase in support for domestic violence survivors has come from social workers. Social workers also advocate for programs and legislation to address domestic Violence.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Fong writes in The Imprint about why the so-called Adoption and Safe Families Act is “A Dangerous Tool in An Arbitrary System.” --And in this essay, she takes on the harm of mandatory reporting laws. The practice of taking children from survivors of domestic violence was curbed in New York City thanks to a successful lawsuit. .

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