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What is Childhood like for Nonbinary Youth?

Stop Abuse Campaign

When we think about what childhood for nonbinary youth may be like, we might think about bullying nonbinary youth in school, “coming out” to parents, and current political clashes about what schools are allowed to teach about gender and sexuality. Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline. and “how can we prevent this?”.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Child Welfare Specialist : Social workers in this role focus on the safety and well-being of children, often within the context of child protective services or foster care systems. Advocacy takes various forms, including individual, organisational, and systemic levels. Client Advocacy 6. Self-Care 13.

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SSW Faculty and Students Present at 2024 SSWR Annual Conference

University of Connecticut

Twenty-five School of Social Work faculty, Ph.D. The research presented by the SSW community comprises a variety of topics, including foster care, LGBTQIA+ youth, substance abuse treatment, mindfulness-based intervention, and gender-affirming care, among many others. from January 10 to 14.

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