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‘Insufficient social workers to meet need’ in town where Arthur Labinjo-Hughes died, probe finds

Community Care

Social worker shortages in Solihull have meant children referred to local safeguarding services face long delays, with some waiting a month to be assessed, a multi-agency inspection launched following the murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes has found. The joint targeted area inspection (JTAI) carried out in January found a “significant number” of children in need of help and protection in Solihull are waiting too long for their initial need and risk to be assessed.

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Social Dialogue #26 – call for articles

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Social Dialogue #26 – call for articles. Black Lives Matter: developments in de-colonising social work. Editors: Kish Bhatti-Sinclair and Brian Littlechild. The proposal for this special edition of Social Dialogue is from members of SWEARN (Social Work Education Anti-Racist Network), an established network of academics and leaders from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland committed to the development of global understandings of anti-racist and anti-oppressive pra

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Virtual Fatigue or #ZoomGloom in a Teleservices World: 3 Tips for Social Work Supervisors

The New Social Worker

Zoom gloom or virtual fatigue is occupational stress resulting in emotional and physical exhaustion from constant engagement with video conferencing. Social workers in supervisory roles are in key positions to address this within the workplace.

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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes report: high number children still at risk in Solihull

The Guardian

Report into children’s services warns of faulty police records and ‘overoptimistic’ case decisions A significant number of children remain in situations of “unknown and unassessed” risk, according to a report on children’s services in Solihull, triggered by the murder of six-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes. The inspection report, which was published on Monday, also found the council faced longstanding problems with staffing and that after Arthur’s high-profile case, social workers were “highly re

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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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BIPOC & AAPI Mental Health Resources

Social Work Bubble

This blog post will serve as a catch-all for great resources for BIPOC and AAPI individuals seeking mental health care and support. BIPOC/AAPI Mental Health Resources. Mental Health Resources For Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color. 14 Organizations and People Working to Support BIPOC Mental Health During the Coronavirus Crisis. We Are Not OK: Mental Health Resources for BIPOC Communities. 21 Mental Health Resources for BIPOC (and 5 Tips to Finding the Right Therapist for You).

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Pineapple, Ginger and Coriander Agua Fresca

Living Sober

The spicy ginger, fresh coriander and tart lemon give a great complexity to this delicious pineapple based drink. I found it really refreshing! Ingredients: 1 cup fresh pineapple 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger 1 cup coriander Half a lemon Fizzy water Method: Peel and slice the pineapple, ginger and lemon Wash the coriander and remove stems Blend all of […].

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BIPOC & AAPI Mental Health Resources

Social Work Bubble

This blog post will serve as a catch-all for great resources for BIPOC and AAPI individuals seeking mental health care and support.

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When a Loved One Holds Extreme Views

Gary Direnfeld

Be respectful of the person even when you do not respect their values and even if their values are contrary to social norms or society’s well-being. Recognize there will be those whose respect for you though will be conditional on you bending to their views and opinions. Your simpy holding to your views will be enough for them to hold you hostage emotionally and with the threat of distance or breakage of the relationship.