The Long-Term Impact of Child Neglect on Development
As a school social worker, you’ve likely noticed the negative effects of child neglect in your daily work. Your role in identifying and addressing neglect early can significantly alter a child’s developmental trajectory. Understanding Child Neglect Child neglect manifests through parental omissions in care that result in actual or potential harm to a child. Unlike […]
How Housing Services Address Domestic Violence: Key Support Strategies
Domestic violence survivors often face a critical challenge that goes beyond escaping abuse — finding safe, stable housing. As a social worker, you’ve likely seen how housing insecurity can force survivors to choose between homelessness and returning to their abusers. The good news? Domestic violence housing services have evolved to offer comprehensive support that helps […]
The Role of School Social Workers in Combating Truancy
As a school social worker, you’re often the first line of defense in addressing one of education’s most persistent challenges — truancy. Every day, you witness how unexcused absences can derail a student’s academic journey and future prospects. Your role extends far beyond simply tracking attendance; you’re a vital bridge between students, families, and the […]
How Does Housing Affect Crime Rates? Exploring the Role of Stable Housing in Reducing Recidivism
When you work with individuals transitioning from incarceration, you quickly learn that stable housing is a must for successful reintegration. There’s a strong correlation between housing stability and preventing recidivism. So, how does housing affect crime rates in practice? Let’s find out. Understanding Recidivism The cycle of recidivism affects far too many ex-offenders. So, what […]
The Impact of Police Social Work on Reducing Recidivism and Crime Rates
Have you noticed how the nature of law enforcement is changing? More police departments are moving away from the traditional “arrest and process” approach toward something more comprehensive involving police social work (PSW). This is because approximately 80% of police calls now relate to social services rather than criminal matters. As a police social worker, […]
Bridging the Gap: Police Social Workers’ Role in Reintegration Programs
When you step into the role of a police social worker (PSW) today, you’ll notice how law enforcement and social services increasingly work together. Growing partnerships between police departments and social workers have led to the creation of reintegration programs and other efforts to help formerly incarcerated individuals successfully rejoin society. Understanding the Intersection of […]
How Police Social Workers Use Data for Public Safety
The intersection of social work and law enforcement has evolved significantly, with approximately 80% of police calls now being social service-related. As a police social worker (PSW), your role extends far beyond crisis intervention. In fact, you’re increasingly using data to transform public safety approaches and create lasting community impact. All this helps bridge the […]
Self-Care for Providers During the Holiday Season
The season of giving can be a humbling experience for helping professionals, a reminder that behind our education, licensure and emotional support cardigan, we’re just people. Overwhelming client needs can leave us depleted while navigating the holiday season, and all that it brings up, in our personal lives. While we’re quick to discuss self-care with […]
Listening and Learning: How Clients Teach Us About Holiday Celebrations
The holiday season has a reputation for presenting us with unique challenges but experience helped me reframe this time of year, at least in the context of learning. By approaching holiday-centric conversations with a client-centered perspective and open curiosity, you’ll find the season of giving actually has a lot to offer. Clients as Experts: Understanding […]
The Role of Case Management in Effective Substance Abuse Treatment
Case Management in Substance Abuse Treatment As a social work professional, you likely know that battling addiction is a complex, multi-faceted challenge. What if there was a proven way to boost treatment success rates and empower clients on their road to recovery? There is — it’s called case management. So, what exactly is case management […]