One of the fastest growing emphasis in the field of social work is forensic social work. Forensic social work explores issues and interaction between social work and legalities. Its primary goal is to promote and understand the legal system in regards to child welfare, criminal justice and mental health. Forensic social workers research the assessment, classification and treatment of juvenile and adult offenders. (more…)
October 30, 2009
October 26, 2009
Coping with Bipolar Disorder:A Difficult Condition
Bipolar disorder is a challenge to the patient, family and the therapist. In the past it was called manic-depressive disorder. It usually begins during the teen years or in one’s twenties and can be misdiagonsed for a number of years. This is unfortunate since it delays treatment. Because adolescence already has mood swings and periods of both mania and depression, it can be misunderstood as just a phase. (more…)
October 10, 2009
School Social Worker Role: Working with Kids
School social work is a specialized field in the broad category of social work. It brings the knowledge, experienced and expertise of general social work to the school setting to enhance the life of students. Sadly, due to the violence in schools and colleges today, many are involved in grief counseling after a crisis. School social workers are hired by school districts , colleges and work at alternative educational facilities. (more…)