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The Challenge in Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Gary Direnfeld

That includes women’s shelters because most do offer confidential planning to help women more safely leave an abusive relationship. He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Be that person. Be supportive.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This blog from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence discusses the dynamics of abuse and helpful resources. Contracted mental health counselors will confidentially speak with soldiers and their spouses about their concerns and offer targeted information that can help deal with difficult situations.

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Why Maternal Home Visiting Programs are Proven to Work

Stop Abuse Campaign

To sign up for home visiting, families can consult with their doctor or visit their state’s government website for more information. Answer these ten confidential questions developed with the CDC and understand your warning signs. The service is free and voluntary, and participants can opt out at any time. . Do you know your score?

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality is essential. Social workers assure clients that their personal information will be kept confidential, except in situations where disclosure is mandated by law. They keep their promises and follow through on commitments.

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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? . ● See also the Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law , where Prof.