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Emily Henderson, LMSW, MSW ’13

University of Connecticut

Emily Henderson is Master level social worker who currently works for The Department of Corrections as a License Drug and Alcohol Therapist. At that time, she obtained her Bachelors in Social Work with a focus area in Criminal Justice. She was born and raised in Pike County, Alabama and is the youngest of 4 siblings.

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Emily Henderson, LMSW, MSW ’13

University of Connecticut

Emily Henderson is Master level social worker who currently works for The Department of Corrections as a License Drug and Alcohol Therapist. At that time, she obtained her Bachelors in Social Work with a focus area in Criminal Justice. She was born and raised in Pike County, Alabama and is the youngest of 4 siblings.

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“There is Nothing Wrong With You”

American Board of Clinical Social Work

In a culture in which medicine diagnoses and treats illness and disease and the criminal justice system identifies the perpetrator and delivers judgment and punishment, it is no wonder that couples might believe that identifying and correcting what is wrong with someone solves the problem.

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Preventing school shootings

Stop Abuse Campaign

His grandfather was involved in the criminal justice system. New patients can face significant wait times and unhealthy limits on how many times they can see a therapist. Quality: Let’s say you find a therapist and you like them. We know that Salvador Ramos had a difficult childhood. What about mental health care?

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Self-Parenting for Abuse Survivors

Stop Abuse Campaign

There are different types of mental health professionals that you can work with, such as psychologists, therapists, and psychiatric nurses. These professionals have graduated from forensic psychology programs , so their knowledge and experience will help you achieve the justice you deserve.

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News Items – August 5, 2021

Social Workers Speak

The national racial reckoning with policing and the criminal justice system catalyzed by George Floyd’s death last year was difficult enough for Black Americans. ” Elaine Heroux is a member: How a Jupiter therapist listened to her dreams and found her ‘path of fire’. Tampa Bay Times. The Palm Beach Post.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Community Organizer : Social workers may organise and mobilise communities to address social issues, promote social justice, and create positive change. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.