Social Worker

A social worker is a trained professional who works to improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Social workers typically work in a range of settings, including healthcare, mental health, child welfare, education, and community organizations.

The role of a social worker may vary depending on their area of practice, but generally, social workers work to identify and address the social, emotional, and behavioral issues that impact individuals and their communities. This may involve providing direct services, such as counseling and case management, as well as advocating for policy change and community-based interventions.

Some key responsibilities of social workers include:

  • Assessment: Social workers are trained to assess the needs and strengths of individuals and communities, in order to develop effective interventions and support plans.
  • Counseling and support: Social workers provide counseling and support services to individuals and families who are experiencing challenges, such as mental health issues, substance abuse, and poverty.
  • Case management: Social workers may provide case management services to help individuals and families access the resources and support they need to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.
  • Advocacy: Social workers advocate for policy change and systemic interventions that address the root causes of social problems, in order to create more equitable and just societies.

Overall, social workers play a critical role in promoting social justice, protecting vulnerable populations, and improving the well-being of individuals and communities. They work to address the complex social problems that impact our communities, and to create a world where all individuals are able to thrive and reach their full potential.

US ambassador addresses human trafficking in Vietnam border province
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US ambassador addresses human trafficking in Vietnam border province

“Countering human trafficking is a priority for the U.S. government and I want to thank you for our excellent cooperation here, including on several counter-trafficking projects in Lao Cai supported by the U.S. Embassy,” Knapper said, as cited in a U.S. embassy’s statement. During the two-day trip on Monday and Tuesday, Knapper met with local…

‘Satanic panic’ exoneration shows real-life cost of conspiracy theories
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‘Satanic panic’ exoneration shows real-life cost of conspiracy theories

Editor’s note: this article is presented for your research into Satanic Panic. Melvin Quinney’s recent exoneration wasn’t widely publicized, but we should all take notice. Convicted in 1991 of sexually abusing his 9-year-old son as the leader of a satanic cult, the San Antonio man was declared innocent last week by the Texas Court of…

Campaign against trafficking of children, youth launches in Winnipeg
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Campaign against trafficking of children, youth launches in Winnipeg

Winnipeg police, Manitoba RCMP and the Joy Smith Foundation are urging Manitobans to look for — and report — signs of human trafficking. In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Wednesday, police, alongside their counterparts across the country, have launched an awareness campaign with the goal of helping keep youth from being lured into…

Zamboanga Peninsula social workers struggle amid rising sex crimes vs kids – Rappler
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Zamboanga Peninsula social workers struggle amid rising sex crimes vs kids – Rappler

  ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, Philippines – The government’s only facility for girls in crisis in Western Mindanao is struggling to cope with an alarming increase in cases of girls being raped, with half of them being incestuous. Balay Dalangpanan sa Kabataan, established by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in 1996, is currently…

Syria's child earthquake survivors at risk of abuse and exploitation, experts fear
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Syria's child earthquake survivors at risk of abuse and exploitation, experts fear

Follow the latest on the earthquake in Turkey Thousands of children in Syria are at risk of abuse in the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that has killed more than 42,000 people and resulted in hundreds, if not thousands, of children left unaccompanied, humanitarian groups told The National. Last Monday, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck in…

Webinar To Focus On Human Trafficking, Hosted By Somerset County | Basking Ridge, NJ Patch
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Webinar To Focus On Human Trafficking, Hosted By Somerset County | Basking Ridge, NJ Patch

02/10/2023 11:23 AM SOMERVILLE, NJ – Learn about human trafficking in New Jersey and how to help prevent it through education and advocacy. Somerset County’s Office of Youth Services division will host the webinar “Human Trafficking 101” on Friday, Feb. 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Professional development credits are available. Registration is required in…

Global Boys Initiative: Morocco Report Launch Event 12 January 2023
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Global Boys Initiative: Morocco Report Launch Event 12 January 2023

Prioritising the urgent actions needed to support sexually exploited boys in Morocco.  Morocco—ECPAT International and AMANE launched the Morocco Boys report on 12 January in Rabat, Morocco.  As part of the Global Boys Initiative, the report examines the sexual exploitation of boys in Morocco and identifies gaps in child protection legislation and support services for…

Vanguard University, OCDE are teaming up for a two-day hybrid conference on human trafficking
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Vanguard University, OCDE are teaming up for a two-day hybrid conference on human trafficking

Continuing a five-year partnership in the fight against trafficking and exploitation, Vanguard University and the Orange County Department of Education will jointly host a two-day hybrid conference on human trafficking next month. Presented by Vanguard’s Global Center for Women and Justice at the university’s Costa Mesa campus, Ensure Justice 2023 will take place on March…

The Criminal Offence of Human Trafficking – Lexology
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The Criminal Offence of Human Trafficking – Lexology

Right from under the noses of the British Home Office, hundreds of child refugees, seeking asylum in the United Kingdom, are being abducted and trafficked for all sorts of reasons. The British Home Office has been repeatedly cautioned by a multitude of agencies, about the dangers such vulnerable children faced, arriving unaccompanied from their homelands….

Inside Nigeria's thriving, quick-fire sale 'baby factories' – The East African
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Inside Nigeria's thriving, quick-fire sale 'baby factories' – The East African

By MOHAMMED MOMOH Nigeria police thought they had wiped out the baby factory menace. That was until a 17-year-old was caught in homestead where he was ‘assigned’ to impregnate ten young women in Nigeria’s Rivers State. The boy was just a stud or a “breeder”. The crackdown in Obio/Akpor last month also saw two women…