NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Two girls ran from a group home in Arizona. Their bodies were found here. On Jan. 7, two girls, one age 17, the other 15, ran away from a group home in Mesa Arizona. Two weeks later their bodies were found in a nearby pond. The only solution the operator of the group home can offer is to imply that such places should be able to be more like jails. The lawyer for the group home said there was nothing they could do because they’re not allowed to lock young people in, but as soon as they left they

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The Critical Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

During my time as BASW England Anti-racism Visionary, I was fortunate enough to receive staunch support from my allies, colleagues and peers. As part of my work, I managed to build an extensive and wide-ranging professional network on different platforms. My passion for ‘Anti-racism in Social Work’ prompted me to frequently and sporadically distribute various articles, resources and relevant social work updates with those in my orbit via email.

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The New Social Worker

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

I was convinced I was practicing “effective” self-care! However, I merely used self-care as a luxury, a pamper session, the latest item acquisition. True self-care is more than an addendum, an afterthought, and a PRN activity.

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Beyond Advocacy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

For Black History Month, the Public Broadcasting Company (PBS) series Eyes on the Prize has been the go-to source for the most comprehensive understanding of the struggle for civil rights for black Americans. It is worth reviewing for those who have not seen it or have not watched it in a while. It tells the story of black Americans’ struggle for fundamental civil rights—the right to vote and unrestricted access to public spaces.

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