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Children and Domestic Violence. They Know.

Gary Direnfeld

This post addresses domestic violence. ?————— All of these referrals were for mental health or behavior issues of the child. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Trigger warning. Are you following me on Facebook yet?

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

Community Care

The government is reviewing the case for giving social workers in England powers of entry in adult safeguarding cases. However, the review said that social workers “often referenced” their lack of a power of entry as a barrier to effectively protecting adults experiencing abuse at home from carers.

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The Hit that Reverberated to Adulthood

Gary Direnfeld

This post describes domestic violence. With that she dismissed the impact of domestic violence and downplayed the fact that with that hit, she and her mom learned never to cross him again. Domestic violence. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker.

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Couple Counseling? Maybe in time….

Gary Direnfeld

I always screen referrals for domestic violence as well as substance use. Therein we can develop a risk profile for the likelihood of future violence. If a partner discloses issues of violence or abuse, it can upset the other who engages in such behavior. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.

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Even When So Young, They Know.

Gary Direnfeld

The behavior between the partner and mom, that is referred to as domestic violence. It is also referred to as intimate partner violence. People don’t have to be physically touched or hurt for this behavior to be labled violence. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.

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Couple Counseling: Is It Safe?

Gary Direnfeld

The reasons typically have to do with safety and/or substance use and/or serious mental health issues. Safety is code for concerns of domestic violence. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. It’s not uncommon for me to decline a request for couple counseling. Screening can literally save lives.

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When One Parent Puts Down the Other

Gary Direnfeld

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. Are you following me on Facebook yet?