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NASW to join White Ribbon Day in Congress

Social Work Blog

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is a proud partner of White Ribbon VA , a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs. NASW will take part in White Ribbon Day in Congress on December 1, at 10:30 a.m.

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

Relias

Domestic violence. Psychiatric Advance Directives. Domestic violence and safety planning. Creating a domestic violence safety plan. Some options to consider for a domestic violence safety plan include: Identify ways clients can stay safe during an incident. Substance use disorder.

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

Relias

Domestic violence. Psychiatric Advance Directives. Domestic violence and safety planning. Creating a domestic violence safety plan. Some options to consider for a domestic violence safety plan include: Identify ways clients can stay safe during an incident. Substance use disorder.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending October 11, 2022

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

One of the things that happens to children when they’re institutionalized is they are often doped up on potent, sometimes dangerous psychiatric medication. Spectrum News reports on real solutions offered by the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence. ? (They got a little help from the U.S. Department of Justice.) ?

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Thoughts on suicide prevention from a survivor

Stop Abuse Campaign

Often, the only route involves a psychiatric emergency room—an important place, but not a fun getaway. A survivor of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and suicide, Andrew dedicated the second half of his life to protecting children from trauma. They cared, and they had a psychiatrist. Suicide rates are rising.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This blog from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence discusses the dynamics of abuse and helpful resources. This resource from the American Psychiatric Association provides expert responses to common questions pertaining to PTSD. . Dynamics of Abuse . Expert Q&A: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) .

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Preventing school shootings

Stop Abuse Campaign

Yet, he talked his way out of the psychiatric hold and avoided triggering a system that would have prohibited him from buying guns. Salvador Ramos had never been diagnosed with a mental health condition but admitted to cutting his face with knives “for fun.” – Mandate safe storage for firearms.

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