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Seven lessons for practitioners from the review of children’s social care in Northern Ireland

Community Care

Parents of disabled children who need constant care may be exhausted. It also involves greater investment in voluntary and community services, such as Sure Start, Home Start and family centres with an expanded age range, and in respite care for families with a disabled child.

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Government to review case for powers of entry for social workers in adult safeguarding cases

Community Care

Concerns over abuse not covered by domestic abuse law It was triggered by concerns raised by disability groups about the abuse of people by carers who were not “personally connected” to them – ie relatives, partners and ex-partners – under the definition of domestic abuse set out in law. ”

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Physical Needs Assessment : Health Status : Social workers evaluate the individual’s physical health, identifying any chronic illnesses, disabilities, or immediate health concerns that may require attention. Basic Needs : Assessment includes evaluating access to necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, and transportation.

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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.

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Social worker talks about importance of self-care in self-published book

Social Work Blog

I have colleagues who were former foster youth, had parents that suffered from mental health barriers, or were victims of witnessing domestic violence between adults in the home. I do believe that there are social workers who see themselves in their clients and this is one of many factors as to why individuals stay in this field.

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News Items – December 9, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Wolf: Law Enforcement, Domestic Violence, Minority, Family Advocacy Organizations Support Veto of Bill that Endangers Pennsylvania Lives. Social workers see first-hand the repercussions of gun violence on its victims, the families and loved ones left behind, and the impacted communities. Governor Tom Wolf. The Hechinger Report.