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.

Church takes up fight vs human trafficking – Inquirer.net
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Church takes up fight vs human trafficking – Inquirer.net

MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Church in the country has added its voice to the growing concern over human trafficking cases, as it launched a campaign against this vicious crime and marked the first Sunday of February as a National Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking. Today, therefore, marks the first observance of…

LAPD Claims Success Fighting Human Trafficking Despite Unit Shutdown – NBC Los Angeles
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LAPD Claims Success Fighting Human Trafficking Despite Unit Shutdown – NBC Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Police Department said Wednesday its officers and detectives took part in a coordinated, multi-agency effort to target predators who exploit women and children for sex work, making more than 100 arrests and rescuing at least 3 people. Statewide, police reported 368 arrests during the weeklong operation, named “Reclaim and Rebuild,” and a…

Tarrant County 5 Stones January 2023 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones January 2023 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our 5 Stones January 2023 meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this January consisted of some law enforcement updates including a special case update by Sgt. White, and a presentation by Sarolyn Morgan, LCSW-S, BCD, with Homeland Security Investigations.  Ms. Morgan discussed the process of survivor recovery and…

Presentation on human trafficking in Adrian aims for prevention, awareness
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Presentation on human trafficking in Adrian aims for prevention, awareness

ADRIAN — The number of people who are involved in some form of human trafficking or are living within the confines of modern-day slavery are estimated to be 27.6 million — not counting the 22 million people who are living in forced marriage situations — according to information provided by Hope for Justice, an international…

“It happens every day in every zip code in our city”: Local expert breaks down human trafficking in Louisville
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“It happens every day in every zip code in our city”: Local expert breaks down human trafficking in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Jaime Thompson, a local social worker with the McNary Group, says people of all ages and genders are forced into human trafficking in Louisville. “We don’t have a lot of quantitative data that’s really easy to flip off and say this is how many people are trafficked. But we know that…

Identifying Human Trafficking Victims in Healthcare Settings
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Identifying Human Trafficking Victims in Healthcare Settings

This post is co-written by Brittany Blevins, an MPH Student at the University of Southern California. The pervasiveness of human trafficking juxtaposed with its concealed nature can often make it difficult for victims to be identified in a clinical setting. There is no single manifestation of symptoms or diagnostic tools available to readily alert providers…

Human trafficking survivor shares story after receiving pardon from Michigan governor
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Human trafficking survivor shares story after receiving pardon from Michigan governor

Her story is one of second chances. A 58-year-old woman who served time for crimes she committed while being human trafficked was pardoned by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Leslie King’s attorney believes she may be the first human trafficking survivor to receive a pardon from the governor. Her story is important because there are many…

Court finds two social workers culpable over child trafficking – The Standard
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Court finds two social workers culpable over child trafficking – The Standard

Community worker at Mama Lucy hospital Fred Leopara Makalla and Celina Awuor at Milimani at Milimani law courts on January 18, 2023. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] A Nairobi court has found two social workers culpable of the offence of child trafficking and have a case to answer. Milimani Principal Magistrate Esther Kimilu said that the two…

Stakeholders explain why baby factories are booming as police rescue 10 victims in Rivers
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Stakeholders explain why baby factories are booming as police rescue 10 victims in Rivers

By Ngozi Nwoke and Tony John, Port Harcourt On January 7, operatives of C4i Intelligence Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, Rivers State Command, raided suspected baby factories and made arrests. The alleged baby factories were at two different houses in Igwuruta and Omagwa communities, in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. Daily Sun…