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CARER HARM: A CHALLENGE FOR PRACTITIONERS, SERVICES AND RESEARCH

Donnelly, S. et al / The Journal of Adult Protection

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Carer harm: a challenge for practitioners, services and research
Purpose. The purpose of this study is to consider how carer harm is understood, surfaced and responded to in contemporary policy, practice and research.Design/methodology/approach. This paper offers a...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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TRUST, ENTRUSTING AND THE ROLE OF TRUSTWORTHINESS FOR ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Alyce, S., Taggart, D. & Turton, J. / Journal of Mental Health

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Trust, entrusting and the role of trustworthiness for adult survivors of child sexual abuse
Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) are reported to have difficulties in trusting. Yet no previous study investigating CSA survivors’ subjective experiences of trust exists and there is a paucity...
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October 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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"I AM SECRETARY, THERAPIST, MAID, NURSE": A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF LIVED EXPERIENCES OF CARING FOR A FAMILY MEMBER WITH A BPD DIAGNOSIS

Murray, R., Clarke, V. & Flothmann, C. / Journal of Mental Health

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“I am secretary, therapist, maid, nurse”: a qualitative exploration of lived experiences of caring for a family member with a BPD diagnosis
Informal caring is an increasingly common phenomenon. Experiences of mental health caring are not well-researched, and few studies focus on experiences of family carers supporting individuals with ...
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October 24, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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HUMANOID ROBOTS FOR ASSISTING PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING: A SCOPING REVIEW

Sørensen, L., Johannesen, D. T. & Johnsen, H. M. / Assistive Technology

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Humanoid robots for assisting people with physical disabilities in activities of daily living: A scoping review
The aim of this scoping review was to gather, summarize, and map the knowledge of peoples’ experiences on humanoid robots, capable of assisting people with activities of daily living. The review wa...
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September 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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ELECTROCARDIOGRAM AND RESPIRATION RECORDINGS SHOW A REDUCTION IN THE PHYSICAL BURDEN ON PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS WHEN PERFORMING CARE TASKS WITH A TRANSFER SUPPORT ROBOT

Kato, K. et al / Assistive Technology

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Electrocardiogram and respiration recordings show a reduction in the physical burden on professional caregivers when performing care tasks with a transfer support robot
In this study, we assessed the physical burden on professional caregivers when using a transfer support robot, “Hug,” to transfer and move a care recipient. We compared heart rate (HR), heart rate ...
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September 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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USABILITY OF AN AUGMENTED REALITY BEDTIME ROUTINE APPLICATION FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN

Ahmadian, P. et al / Assistive Technology

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Usability of an augmented reality bedtime routine application for autistic children
Sleep problems are highly prevalent in autism and negatively impact the physical and mental health of children and their caregivers. Sleep education programs are often recommended as a first line-t...
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September 26, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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DEVELOPING COLLECTIVE PARENT ADVOCACY IN CHILD PROTECTION: A CASE STUDY OF THE PARENT ADVOCACY NETWORK IN WALES

Saar-Heiman, Y. / Journal of Progressive Human Services

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doi.org/10.1080/1042...
Developing Collective Parent Advocacy in Child Protection: A Case Study of the Parent Advocacy Network in Wales
This article presents a case study of the Parent Advocacy Network (PAN), a grassroots collective in Wales promoting transformative change in the child protection system (CPS) through parent advocac...
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September 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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THE ARAB MINORITY AND HOUSING EXCLUSION IN ISRAEL

Haman, O. B. / Journal of Progressive Human Services

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The Arab Minority and Housing Exclusion in Israel
This article analyzes the social exclusion experienced by minority groups in Israel, focusing on the factors that constrain housing choices for Arab minority. The central argument is that, while va...
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September 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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ABOLITIONIST PERSPECTIVES IN SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK: MOVING TOWARD LIBERATION THROUGH THE ABOLITION OF OPPRESSIVE FRAMEWORKS

Mitchell, B. & Folk-Nagua, K. / Abolitionist Perspectives in Social Work

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September 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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"IT'S A TRAP": EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF THE DRUG WAR AMONGST PEOPLE WITH SUBSTANCE USE HISTORIES

Dyett, J. / Abolitionist Perspectives in Social Work

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September 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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THE "PLUS" IN CASH PLUS: CLIENT-PERCEIVED IMPLICATIONS OF HOMELESSNESS SERVICE PROVISION AND GUARANTEED INCOME

Calhoun, K. H. et al / Journal of Community Practice

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The “Plus” in Cash Plus: Client-Perceived Implications of Homelessness Service Provision and Guaranteed Income
As the number of guaranteed income projects grow across the United States, there has been increasing interest in understanding the role that services such as case management play in direct cash tra...
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September 12, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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A MIXED-METHODS EVALUATION OF THE MENCAP ASSET-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (ABCD) APPROACH IN NEWHAM

Gilchrist, K. et al / Journal of Community Practice

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A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Mencap Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) Approach in Newham
This article presents a formative evaluation of the Asset-Based Community Development approach aimed at supporting parents and carers of children with a learning disability, as implemented by learn...
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September 12, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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WHAT IS IN A FAILURE: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ABOUT CONCEPTIONS OF FAILURES WITHIN SOCIAL SERVICES

Jansson, T., Herz, M. & Weber, M. / European Journal of Social Work

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doi.org/10.1080/1369...
What is in a failure: a descriptive study about conceptions of failures within social services
Against the background of contemporary trends in social work focused on efficiency, standardisation and performance, the purpose of this study was to explore local authority social workers’ concept...
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September 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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WHAT PREVENTS PEOPLE FROM BECOMING FOSTER CARERS?

Lind, J., Lindgren, C. & Sköld, J. / European Journal of Social Work

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What prevents people from becoming foster carers?
For children identified by social services as needing out-of-home placements, foster care is the preferred option. However, the number of people engaging in fostering is insufficient, which creates...
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September 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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UNFOLDING THE 'GREY SCENE': EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF WORK AND HOME DURING POST-COVID REMOTE SOCIAL WORK

Ahmad, I. / European Journal of Social Work

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Unfolding the ‘grey scene’: exploring the intersection of work and home during post-COVID remote social work
This article examines how Swedish social workers experience remote work in a post-COVID context. A total of 22 interviews conducted with social workers in Sweden comprises the qualitative data. The...
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September 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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BRIDGING THE GAP: A COLLABORATIVE MODEL FOR FORENSIC SOCIAL WORK DISSEMINATION AND TRANSLATION

Lattas, D. & Eock, J. / The British Journal of Social Work

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August 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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AUTISTIC-INCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT: A QUALITATIVE INTERPRETIVE META-SYNTHESIS

Morris, R., Southey, S. & Pilatzke, M. / The British Journal of Social Work

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August 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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ENHANCING LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING METHADONE TREATMENT: THE CONTRIBUTION OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, PERSONAL VARIABLES, AND THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE WITH THE SOCIAL WORKER

Ben-Shlomo, S. et al / The British Journal of Social Work

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August 29, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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EXPLORING UNINTENTIONAL 'CARER HARM' - INSIGHTS FROM FAMILY CARERS AND PROFESSIONALS: AN IRISH CASE STUDY

Donnelly, S. et al / The British Journal of Social Work

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August 29, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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REPORTING CLIENT-INITIATED THREATS AND VIOLENCE IN HOME CARE SERVICES

Shanks, E. / Journal of Social Work

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August 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN COMPLEX EMERGENCIES: A STUDY OF NORTHWEST SYRIA

Paul, K., Denov, M. & Al Houssami, L. / Journal of Social Work

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August 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE: A SOCIAL WORK PERSPECTIVE AND RETROSPECTIVE CASE FILE ANALYSIS

Kewley, S., Blinkhorn, V. & Thomas, L. / Practice

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doi.org/10.1080/0950...
Child Sexual Abuse: A Social Work Perspective and Retrospective Case File Analysis
When responding to concerns of child sexual abuse (CSA), social workers must provide child-centered approaches that are developmentally appropriate and tackle the complex needs of the child(ren) an...
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August 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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TURN IT AND TURN IT AGAIN: THE UPDATED INCLUSIVE MODEL OF ETHICAL DECISION MAKING

McAuliffe, D. & Greenslade, L. / Ethics & Social Welfare

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Turn it and Turn it Again: The Updated Inclusive Model of Ethical Decision Making
Ethical decision making is a critical skill for practitioners of all disciplines in the social, health and human services. Having capacity to engage proactively with decisions that will impact peop...
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August 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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SLOW ETHICS IN AN AGE OF FAST TECHNOLOGY: THE ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF INDUSTRY 4.0 FOR SOCIAL WORK

Banks, S. et al / Ethics & Social Welfare

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Slow Ethics in an Age of Fast Technology: The Ethical Implications of Industry 4.0 for Social Work
This paper brings together a range of perspectives on the ethical implications for social work of the growing use of digital technologies, big data, artificial intelligence and other features of ‘I...
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August 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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IMPLEMENTATION OF VIRTUAL REALITY FOR NEURODIVERGENT INDIVIDUALS: PERSPECTIVES OF DISABILITY CARE STAFF

Cricelli, G. et al / Journal of Enabling Technologies

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Implementation of virtual reality for neurodivergent individuals: perspectives of disability care staff
Purpose. Despite growing evidence of virtual reality (VR) benefits for neurodivergent individuals, its adoption by disability support organizations remains limited. This study aimed to understand the ...
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August 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM