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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. Community Organizer : Social workers may organise and mobilise communities to address social issues, promote social justice, and create positive change.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

The Struggle for Social Justice in Education” by Christina Duncan examines the history of social justice efforts in education and how these efforts have shaped the field of social work today. Prevention: Implementing strategies to prevent future problems from arising, such as providing education or counseling services.

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How the journalism of child welfare fails

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Imagine for a moment that you are a reporter assigned to write a multi-part in-depth series on the criminal justice system. The stories blithely attribute West Virginia’s high rate of removal to the fact that “More than half entered the system because of a parent’s substance abuse.” That’s not correct.

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“Walking Forward into 2021: A new paradigm with improved perceptions” By Professor Philip Breitenbucher, M.S.W.

The Advocate

chief executive officer, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, chief counsel, etc.) In the Spring of 2020, the Department of Social Work at CBU facilitated a series of webinars focused on social justice, equity, and inclusion. Journal for Advancing Justice, Alexandria, VA Harris, T.E., & Nelson, M.D.