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55,000 on waiting lists for child sexual abuse support services, estimates research

Community Care

An estimated 55,000 people are waiting for child sexual abuse support services in England and Wales, with average waits of six months, experts have warned. The Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre) found that just half of services were able to meet demand for services including one-to-one therapy or counselling, group-based interventions, helplines or advocacy for child or adult victims/survivors and family members.

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IFSW Leadership Engages in Nairobi for 2026 World Conference Bid Evaluation

International Federation of Social Workers

Meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Hon Florence Bore and the Principal Secretary for Social Protection, Mr Joseph Motari, with representatives from IFSW, Kenya National Association […]

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Children’s trust to be disbanded as council takes services back in-house

Community Care

A children’s trust will be disbanded with services returning to council control later this year. Worcestershire County Council will take back control of early help, children’s social care and education services when its current contract with Worcestershire Children First ends in September 2024. WCF’s staff – numbering 942.01 as of September 2023 – will transfer to the county council at the same time.

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Call for expression of interest to host the 2025 IFSW – Africa Region Hybrid Conference

International Federation of Social Workers

IFSW Africa Region calls for expression of interest to host the 2025 IFSW – Africa Region Hybrid Conference.

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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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Default Palliative Care Consultation for Seriously Ill Hospitalized Patients

CAPC

Study in JAMA shows an increase in palliative care consultation and timing when it is ordered by default (with the ability for clinicians to opt-out).

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CASWE-ACFTS 2024 Annual Conference

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Set to convene in 2024, the annual CASWE Conference will unite a diverse ensemble of scholars, researchers, practitioners, and community members from across Canada and internationally. Attendees can anticipate a curated program that spans a range of topics related to the theme, from the latest research findings to innovative practices. The schedule at a glance, once available, will offer a snapshot of the event’s rhythm, highlighting keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunit

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Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health: An Overview

Relias

Military personnel put their lives on the line for their country. In the line of duty, they can experience events that have a lasting impact on their behavioral and mental health. Unfortunately, once they’ve left the service, they do not always receive the care they need or deserve. That’s where your organization comes in. To help you and your staff provide better behavioral and mental health services to veterans, we’ll review some of the most prevalent mental health challenges veterans face and

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Mobile Application-Based Communication Facilitation Platform for Family Members of Critically Ill Patients

CAPC

Study shows an improvement in reducing unmet palliative care needs in the ICU with the use of a mobile-based application.

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Putting down the drink is just the beginning.

Living Sober

It's what you do after you quit drinking that makes all the difference.

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Effect of Chair Placement on Physicians’ Behavior and Patients’ Satisfaction

CAPC

A study in BMJ shows that where a chair is placed in an exam room impacts physician behavior and improves patient experience.

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.

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Art of Diagnosis – In-person

University of Connecticut

Jennifer Berton, PhD, LICSW, CADC-II In-person Friday, April 5, 2024 9 am – 3:30 pm 5 CECs Registration Fee: $125 UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors receive a 10% discount Classroom location, directions and parking details will be included in your email confirmation Although a large component of the daily work of social workers is to diagnose psychiatric illnesses, there is little education on how to do that well.

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Making Sense of the DSM 5 TR – In-person

University of Connecticut

Jennifer Berton, PhD, LICSW, CADC-II In-person Seminar Friday, April 12, 2024 9:00 am – 3:30 pm 5 CECs Registration Fee: $125 UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors receive a 10% discount Classroom location, driving directions and parking details will be included in your email confirmation The 5th edition of the DSM brings with it some of the most significant changes between editions.

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The Clinical Interview In-person

University of Connecticut

Jennifer Berton, PhD, LICSW, CADC-II In-person Friday, April 19, 2024 9 am – 3:30 pm 5 CECs Registration Fee: $125 UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors receive a 10% discount Classroom location, directions and parking details will be included in your email confirmation What questions do you ask your clients that get at the information you need?