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UConn School of Social Work Faculty and Ph.D. Students to Present at SSWR 2025

University of Connecticut

Room: Jefferson B, Level 4 Author(s): Gio Iacono, PhD ; Caitlin Elsaesser, PhD Presentation: My Resistance Melts Away: The Role of Mindfulness in Supporting YPAR Researchers Efforts to Share Power with Youth Co-Researchers Sunday, January 19, 2025 Time: 8:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Offenders

Relias

By adopting a trauma-informed perspective, juvenile justice systems and organizations can address immediate legal concerns but also foster healing, resilience, and positive transformation for young people engaged in the juvenile justice system. thyroid disorder or neurological problems) Review of personal history (e.g.,

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How social workers’ role would change under Working Together overhaul

Community Care

The consultation document on the changes suggests that alternatively qualified practitioners could include family support workers, drug and alcohol practitioners, domestic abuse workers and youth workers. ” It further says that social workers should: Complete the assessment in line with local protocols.