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Number of children in need falls for third straight year to lowest point since 2013

Community Care

The number of children in need in England has fallen for the third successive year, to its lowest level since 2013, according to official government figures. Closures due to lockdown measures during this period led to a 31% decline in referrals from schools and a 7% decrease overall, which contributed to the falls in interventions.

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Federal Grants Available to Promote Elder Justice

Social Work Blog

The federal government is soliciting proposals to fund various programs that prevent and address elder abuse. 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.

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Here’s the lowdown on the social work salary in Singapore

Save the Social Worker

An overview of the three broad areas of social work in Singapore If you’re looking for the most money in the sector, go to the Ministry The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), being under the government, may offer the best benefits across the sector. You will be a civil servant, and that does come with fairly good perks.

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Ultimate Social Work Intervention Strategies

Social Work Haven

Knowledge of social work intervention strategies is central to the social work role. Social workers use different intervention strategies to support individuals, families, and communities in times of crisis, using multiple interventions and strategies. Ultimate Social Work Intervention Strategies.

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Should you take a FSC social worker job?

Save the Social Worker

You face a variety of client needs, ranging from: Family needs often cut across many different types Domestic violence Financial assistance Housing, especially homelessness, or rental flat applications Elderly issues like neglect, care needs like dementia Child issues like child protection, absenteeism from school There’s often no one need.

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988, Behavioral Health Services, and Better Crisis Response

Relias

This has the potential to positively impact the state of crisis prevention and intervention in the U.S. And as rates of issues such as substance use disorder, domestic violence, and suicide continue to rise as a result of COVID-19 and its aftermath, 988 needs to become a part of how behavioral health organizations operate.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

The assessment process enables you to appreciate your client’s perspective on their situation, identify their priority areas for intervention, and recognize the strengths they bring to the therapeutic process. Informed Consent: Social workers get informed consent from clients before initiating any interventions or services.