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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? That’s the choice facing many parents I’ve worked with as a social worker, and the answer is always the same.

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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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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

Social Work Haven

Their aim is to enhance the well-being and quality of life of people by providing support, resources, and advocacy. Social workers can work in different settings, such as schools, hospitals, non-profit organisations, government agencies, and private practice. Social workers are not authorised to provide medical advice or treatments.

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41+ Famous Social Workers You Need to Know About

Social Work Haven

Her work has been instrumental in changing perceptions of gender relations and improving women’s access to health services. Mike Oliver , an English disability rights campaigner and author, is widely recognised as the founder of the social model of disability. Famous social workers 1.

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NCCPR family preservation news and commentary round-up for the year 2023, Part Two

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

WITNESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ● “Which would be worse,” asks Jasmine Wali, former 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? A new California law may change that. Josh Gupta-Kagan, and this one by Prof.