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Leaders must foster professional curiosity and challenge to improve child protection, finds review

Community Care

The panel, which examined 393 cases, found an over-optimism concerning parents’ capacity to give safe care and an over-reliance on parental self-report, with missed “opportunities” to triangulate this information with that from other sources.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. Additionally, you may refer clients to other resources and professionals, including support groups and medical practitioners, based on their diverse needs.

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Let’s Take Pride Back to its Basics

Social Work Blog

We have continued to recognize within ourselves the human dignity and the rights to life, liberty, and happiness while much of the world has sought only to oppress and harm us. She has been an in-demand speaker on topics such as self-care, compassion fatigue, LGBTQIA+ best practices, and the stigma of mental illness.

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

“The child protective agency doesn’t create the reports of harm. You can be a mental health advocate The Uptake Many therapists are involved in activism and advocacy. These activities seek to promote sensitivity to and knowledge about oppression and cultural and ethnic diversity.

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

“The child protective agency doesn’t create the reports of harm. You can be a mental health advocate The Uptake Many therapists are involved in activism and advocacy. These activities seek to promote sensitivity to and knowledge about oppression and cultural and ethnic diversity.

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

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

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. -- Based on her extensive research Prof. Another important book was released in 2023. The Imprint talks to Prof.