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Statutory duty to support birth parents needed to tackle repeat removals of children, says charity

Community Care

Need for improved data on repeat removals The duty would need to be accompanied by action to tackle a lack of data on repeat removals, with councils not required to report on this and government statistics not including any information on repeat care proceedings.

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Social care reform: making mental health a priority

Social Care

They offer a range of essential services, from prevention and crisis intervention, to community support, all for people who experience poor mental health and/or severe mental illness. We have collectively explored how services have been affected, and how both providers and people can be supported through the crisis and beyond.

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Review: 101 Careers in Social Work - Third Edition (2019)

Michigan Girl's Café

Department of Labor New resources (books, essays, films and websites) for additional career exploration The book begins with dispelling myths about the social work profession and how it is different from related fields and disciplines, such as psychology, sociology and counseling.

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Ultimate Social Work Intervention Strategies

Social Work Haven

Examples of intervention strategies include counselling, crisis intervention, community organisation, case management, advocacy, and active listening. Some examples of social work intervention strategies include counselling, crisis intervention, case management, community organisation, advocacy, and active listening.

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Members in the News – June 29, 2023

Social Workers Speak

A senior crisis intervention specialist who has worked at the Chandler Fire Department for 16 years, Henry (’05 BSW, ’07 MSW) said a crisis can happen lightning fast, anytime and anywhere. Brent Metcalf is a member of NASW-TN: Ready to talk to your kids about drugs? Here’s what experts recommend.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. You may also provide direct services, such as counselling or case management, to clients or their families.

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Macro Social Work Theories & Their Implications for Social Work Practice

Social Work Haven

Examples of macro social work include: policy analysis and advocacy, community organising, program evaluation, developing and managing community-based programs, working with government agencies, and conducting research. This theory can be used to understand social problems and develop interventions to address them.