social care network: international social work hub
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In the country with the world’s worst gang problem and highest murder rate, social workers go where police fear to enter
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Social life blogWhat can social services learn from Sweden's giant-killing football manager?Graham OwenGraham Potter – who has taken Östersunds FK from the Swedish fourth tier to its premier league and Europe – gave advice to social welfare staff on leadership and teamwork
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Country’s approach means child migrants are given the same level of support as Irish children in the care system
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Social workers defy poverty, foster social justice and prevent social problems leading to poor health by supporting the oldest population in Latin America
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As a social worker, she worked to build inclusive communities. Her dedication is a reminder that economic health is only achievable with social health
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The foundation’s ability to think creatively and enable practical, positive change is particularly relevant as the UK social care sector faces further cuts
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In Finland, policing the internet means not only finding and removing illegal images, but providing online help for those who are concerned about developing a sexual interest in children
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Issues such as migration call for a new vision of practice, say academics and campaigners
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Social workers need a better understanding of how human trafficking is linked to migration to help them identify those affected or at risk, finds researcher
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Study in Iceland found that while the country still has a generous public aged care policy, many older people receive help from their families
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Adoption across borders is falling globally, as potential adoptive parents may be put off by high costs and regulation
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The mass movement of children across borders has prompted the need for greater cooperation between agencies
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Local authorities must prioritise working with the families of vulnerable children to provide care. Only when the reasons are compelling should the courts intervene
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Local authorities have set targets to accelerate the process of approving potential carers within the extended families of vulnerable children
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A disproportionate number of unaccompanied young refugees have been taken in by Nordic countries. How are their systems coping and what can the UK learn?
Broad horizons: Europe's social care leaders to share good practice and challenges