Youth
Assessments Often Miss Mental Health Issues for Youth on Probation
An assessment tool used by many jurisdictions within the juvenile justice system that is intended to help recognize the effects...
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The Long Pathway: Journey to Understanding Mental Health
Written by: Iman, Introduction: Rosie, Billy, Anisah, and Fahim - Haverstock School Journalism Project *Editor's Note: UK Social Work Helper Staff...
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Absent Parent Returns, Active Parent in Turmoil
After parental separation, a consistent relationship between child and both parents is best. A parent entering and leaving a child’s...
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Child Marriage Needs to End
Child marriage remains shockingly prevalent in the United States and in many cases is forced by parents and other authority...
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Rescuing Sex Trafficking Victims
Lois Lee, Ph.D., J.D. - Founder of Children of the Night Photo Credit: CalState Forty years ago, it wasn't unusual to...
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APA Offers Resources for Coping with Mass Shootings, Understanding Gun Violence
Constant news reports about the shooting in Las Vegas can cause stress and anxiety for people, leaving them with questions...
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How Disability Culture Can Inform Mentoring Girls with Disabilities
Photo Credit: Big Sister Association I am a social work intern at the Big Sister Association of Boston. This is...
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How Social Services Across Europe are Supporting the Integration of Unaccompanied Children
Photo Credit: @AP The European Social Network (ESN), in co-operation with its Swedish member, the National Board of Health and...
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Child Welfare System Increasingly Relying on Relatives to Raise Children Exposed to Trauma
According to a new report by Generations United, grandparents and other relatives who step in to care for children, play...
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To Counter Child Abuse, Administrators and Case Workers Need Support to Implement Evidence-Based Improvements
In 2015, more than 425,000 children were placed in foster care due to incidents of abuse and neglect. But many...
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Connected Commonwealth: Programs for Kentucky Youth Aging Out
Photo Credit: Foster Youth In Action In May 2016, Anna Shobe-Wallace, program manager for Louisville Metro Community Services said, “Each...
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Why the Use of Scare Tactics to Promote Sexual Health For Youth May Backfire
Many adults do not like to think about youth engaging in sexual activity, but the reality is that the majority...
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Former Child Sex Slave Advocate is earning her BSW and a Bachelors in Political Science
Looking at Sex Trafficking and sex workers and how we can become more informed.
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