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Get involved with the Social Work Research Podcast

Martin Webber

We're setting up a working group to help shape the future of the Social Work Research Podcast.

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How Society Treats Alcohol Differently Than Other Addictive Substances

Gateway Foundation

It’s rare to visit a restaurant or attend a party without seeing people drinking beer, wine or liquor. People use it to kick back and relax after work or on the weekends and, for many, it’s a go-to solution to feelings of anger, depression or grief. Unfortunately, this all-too-common substance is also one of the… The post How Society Treats Alcohol Differently Than Other Addictive Substances appeared first on Gateway.

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Protection, prevention and peace of mind this winter

Social Care

"Our exit from this public health crisis was always going to be a marathon rather than a sprint, even after the arrival of safe, effective COVID-19 vaccines." [Image created by freepik.com ]. Playing the long game. Patience is a virtue, they say. For many frontline care workers, it has been a necessity. Although coronavirus restrictions have greatly eased in care homes and many other settings, life is still not entirely back to normal.

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#Disclosure Seminar, October 8th, 2021 – Recordings, Resources, and Certificate of Attendance

Irish Socail Worker

Section One: Voices From Research. Section One is available to watch here. Section Two: Report Launch. Section Two is available to watch here. Section Three: Voices From Experience, Voices From the Field, Keynote Address. Section 3 is available to watch here. Barriers or Pathways Research Report Launched on the Day. Barriers of Pathways Report Download.

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.

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Domestic violence awareness matters

National Casa Gal

National CASA/GAL believes every child deserves to grow up in a safe and loving home where they have the opportunity to thrive. So, when we hear or read stories about domestic violence during the month of October or throughout the year, we shouldn’t be afraid to talk about it with others. Read More. The post Domestic violence awareness matters appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, 13 October

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, 13 October. The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is an opportunity to acknowledge the progress being made toward reducing disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health. The 2021 edition focuses on “International cooperation for developing countries to reduce their disaster risk and disaster losses.”.

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William Elliott Argues for Poverty Alleviation Programs and Child Savings Accounts.

Michigan Social Work

Professor William Elliott’s opinion article in the Gotham Gazette argues that poor children and families need both poverty alleviation and child savings programs. Elliott writes, “I am arguing that the drive Americans have demonstrated throughout history comes from more than having enough money to pay the bills each week, it comes from the promise of a better future.

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