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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

The Struggle for Social Justice in Education” by Christina Duncan examines the history of social justice efforts in education and how these efforts have shaped the field of social work today. Working with diverse and vulnerable groups to promote social justice. Addressing substance abuse and addiction issues.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Community Organizer : Social workers may organise and mobilise communities to address social issues, promote social justice, and create positive change. The role of a social worker, whether in clinical settings, correctional facilities, or private practices, plays a critical role in promoting positive change.

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Offenders

Relias

Juvenile justice is shifting towards a more compassionate and nuanced approach that recognizes the profound impact of trauma on young offenders’ lives. Why trauma-informed care for juvenile offenders is important The juvenile justice system has a high number of youth with behavioral health issues.

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How the journalism of child welfare fails

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Imagine for a moment that you are a reporter assigned to write a multi-part in-depth series on the criminal justice system. The stories blithely attribute West Virginia’s high rate of removal to the fact that “More than half entered the system because of a parent’s substance abuse.” That’s not correct.

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“Walking Forward into 2021: A new paradigm with improved perceptions” By Professor Philip Breitenbucher, M.S.W.

The Advocate

In the Spring of 2020, the Department of Social Work at CBU facilitated a series of webinars focused on social justice, equity, and inclusion. We can boldly and bravely face the future with improved perceptions of the world around us, where we commit to ensuring social justice in this new paradigm. Breitenbucher, P., Bermejo, E.R.,

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How America Can Break the Cycle and Prevent Drug Abuse

Stop Abuse Campaign

The ACE study forever laid to rest the cruel debate about which kinds of child abuse, maltreatment, and trauma are worse; all ten of the ACEs , individually and in combination, contributed identically to adverse adult outcomes. Effects and dangers of drug abuse. His violence worsened her mental illnesses and her substance abuse.

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How America Can Break the Cycle and Prevent Drug Abuse

Stop Abuse Campaign

Drug abuse causes in the intergenerational cycle of trauma The ACE study forever laid to rest the cruel debate about which kinds of child abuse, maltreatment, and trauma are worse; all ten of the ACEs , individually and in combination, contributed identically to adverse adult outcomes. There is no way her babies could have felt safe.