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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. Do realize that crisis help isn’t always readily available, so point to services that may help plan one’s escape. Leaving an abusive relationship does take time, planning and support.

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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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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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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

Some of the negative outcomes associated with maternal mental health disorders are: Reduced quality of life and functioning for the mother Increased risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth, such as preterm delivery, low birth weight, and preeclampsia Increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage, infection, and anemia Increased risk of chronic (..)

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Social Work Quotes.

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NCCPR at the Kempe Center Conference: Attn: Family Police: Children's "well-being" is none of your damn business!

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Among those who suffer most: children of domestic violence survivors. Terrified that their children will be taken under laws labeling them bad parents for “allowing” their children to see them being beaten, a national survey found that domestic violence survivors fear seeking help – often for good reason.

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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.