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Reflecting on the importance of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

National Casa Gal

Learning about domestic violence and substance use disorder is an important element of the CASA/GAL volunteer training. The post Reflecting on the importance of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Federal Grants Available to Promote Elder Justice

Social Work Blog

Funding source: Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), U.S. Purpose: support a comprehensive approach to addressing abuse in later life, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, neglect, and exploitation toward people who are at least 50 years old. Department of Justice.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure. The Center for Deployment Psychology will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.”

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

Community Care

This meant they were not afforded the protections of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (DAA), such as domestic abuse protection notices/orders (DAPNs/DAPOs), which will replace the existing domestic violence protection notices/orders (DVPNs/DVPOs) following pilots in three areas starting this year.

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Crisis Prevention and Intervention in the Age of COVID-19

Relias

To better understand the effects of the pandemic on crisis situations and the associated methods of prevention and intervention, we will discuss the following crisis situations: Substance use disorder. Domestic violence. Substance Use Disorders and COVID-19. Domestic Violence.

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News Items – March 23, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Bray is responsible for managing the multi-million dollar nonprofit faith-based organization with more than 340 employees providing direct care and support to some of Utah’s most vulnerable people, individuals experiencing homelessness, untreated substance use disorder and behavioral health issues.

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How to Heal from ACEs and Childhood Trauma

Stop Abuse Campaign

Other examples may include: Domestic violence. Post-traumatic stress disorder is very common amongst survivors of childhood abuse. . Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is also something that adults with ACEs may develop. Parental divorce or separation. Mental illness in the household. Andrew has an ACE score of 5.