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How To Apply the RBT Code of Ethics to Your Work

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Standard 2.08: RBTs protect the confidentiality and privacy of their clients, stakeholders, and others in the workplace. RBTs also maintain confidentiality when interacting with client information and records. Confidentiality and privacy The RBT Code of Ethics underscores the confidentiality of client information.

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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

Social Work Blog

A good place to start is the US Department of Health and Human Services administration, which operates a suicide and crisis Lifeline. Dial 988 on your phone to get free and confidential support services. People who need help should turn to trusted sources. Originally published in The Dorchester Reporter.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

Currently, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline consists of a national network of call centers that provide free confidential support to individuals experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers now are able to reach crisis services via the toll-free national hotline or by calling 911.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending May 3, 2022

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

So, of course, leave it to the governor and his human services leadership team to propose doubling down on their failed approach. But it was Massachusetts’ fanaticism about tearing apart families that made that tragedy more likely in the first place.

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Celebrate Your Graduate—Save 30% Off Select Books!

Social Work Blog

Recognized by social work educators, researchers, practitioners, students, and policymakers as an essential guide to clear and precise communication in the profession, this indispensable reference work should be on the bookshelves of all social workers and human services professionals in the United States and abroad.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending August 15, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

So the only real answer is to replace anonymous reporting with confidential reporting – as Texas has done , though too late to prevent a tragedy. --All All the caller – whoever it was – had to say to trigger an investigation was that the woman smoked marijuana in front of her child – even though marijuana is legal in New Jersey. . ●

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, weeks ending Nov. 28, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Department of Health and Human Services. When that happens, social services officials come under fire. If anyone still doubts the need to replace anonymous reporting of alleged child abuse with confidential reporting, check out this story from ProPublica. WFTS-TV’s story includes comment from NCCPR. ●