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The New York Times rediscovers wrongful removal, class bias and racial bias in child welfare – and gets a lot right. But the story is marred by some glaring errors.

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

But it still fell into some of the traps that characterize much of the journalism of child welfare – including a crucial misunderstanding of poverty and neglect and one inflammatory claim that, as originally published, was flat wrong. ? s Child Welfare System Racist? There was the headline: “Is N.Y.’s

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending April 11, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

● “Which would be worse,” asks Jasmine Wali, 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? And here’s part two , which explains why “creme" is to food what “permanency” is to child welfare: a fake substitute. ●

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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.

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11 Great Benefits of Being a Social Worker: Making a Positive Impact

Social Work Haven

There are a wide range of job positions available in various settings, including healthcare, education, mental health, government agencies, private practice, counseling centers, research organisations and more. Advocacy and Social Justice Social work is inherently tied to social justice and advocacy. Is social work stressful?

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Review: 101 Careers in Social Work - Third Edition (2019)

Michigan Girl's Café

Department of Labor New resources (books, essays, films and websites) for additional career exploration The book begins with dispelling myths about the social work profession and how it is different from related fields and disciplines, such as psychology, sociology and counseling.

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Using Ecomaps in Social Work Practice!

Social Work Bubble

Social work has a multitude of social work interventions and tools, and an ecomap is one that we learn A LOT about in college. This can also help clients see where they can use their voice, practice communication and boundaries, and embrace self determination and advocacy. How to Use an Eco-Map?

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Using Ecomaps in Social Work Practice!

Social Work Bubble

Social work has a multitude of social work interventions and tools, and an ecomap is one that we learn A LOT about in college. This can also help clients see where they can use their voice, practice communication and boundaries, and embrace self determination and advocacy. The Social Work Bubble Etsy Shop Eco Map Worksheet.