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How the journalism of child welfare fails

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Imagine for a moment that you are a reporter assigned to write a multi-part in-depth series on the criminal justice system. I single these stories out not because they are exceptionally awful - there’s far worse out there - but precisely because they are so typical of the journalism of child welfare. That’s not correct.

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Review: SAGE Guide to Social Work Careers (2019)

Michigan Girl's Café

This book contains the following chapters: Follow Your Passion, Not Just a Path Poverty Child Welfare Health Care Disability Mental Health Substance Abuse Aging Criminal Justice Advice for Moving Forward (resume, interview, etc.).

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Community Organizer : Social workers may organise and mobilise communities to address social issues, promote social justice, and create positive change. 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.