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Navigating AI in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

He researches technology and child welfare and enjoys integrating emerging technologies in the classroom and as a field instructor. She also works with agencies to train staff in Motivational Interviewing. Whether policies are conservative or liberal, the goal is to use AI responsibly while ensuring confidentiality and ethics. (We

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The two questions reporters covering child welfare in NYC should always ask

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Police officers and child welfare caseworkers were ordering a woman to open her front door. Here’s how ProPublica describes one encounter: It was 5:30 a.m. Flashlights beamed in through the windows of the ground-floor apartment in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. When she did, the first thing she saw was that the police had their guns drawn.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending June 27, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Now The Imprint reports on how the same agency used the same tactics to undermine legislation to replace anonymous child abuse reporting with confidential reporting. in contrast, passed bills to do both. You can learn more about how that happened, and the ongoing fight, at this webinar on June 29 from Narrowing the Front Door.

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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. Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality is essential. TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN What is the main role of a social worker?

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NCCPR at the Kempe Center conference: The case against CASA

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

This is the text of the first of two NCCPR presentations at the 2021 Kempe Center International Virtual Conference: A Call to Action to Change Child Welfare Most Court-Appointed Special Advocates programs call themselves CASA programs – as you’d expect. That’s not because they want to hurt children, of course. That is almost never true.

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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

Social Work Haven

Policy development, research, and evaluation are also areas where social workers contribute to improving social welfare systems and enhancing understanding of social issues. They may conduct intake interviews to determine their client’s specific requirements and ensure they are connected with relevant services.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

Additionally, many websites, such as the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare website, provide access to a wide range of resources related to social work. Then, you should gather information by conducting interviews, reading books or journal articles, and talking to experts in the field.