Presentation On Forensic Social Work

Presentation On Forensic Social Work

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101 careers in Social Work by

Jessica A. Ritter, BSW,MSSW, PHD

Halaevalu F.O. Vakalahi, MSW, PHD

Mary Kiernan-stern, MSW, LCSW

Pro's and Con's working within the field of Forensic Social Work

Credentials needed to become a Forensic Social Worker

Massachusetts Social Services agencies that specialize in Forensic Social work

individuals must pass advance knowledge on the principles of social work as well as the processes within the criminal system. Learning with courses, workshops,seminars, internships, volunteering experience and on job training specifically relevant to criminal justice.

• A Bachelor degree in social work (from an institution accredited by the CSWE).
• A Masters degree in social work (from an institution accredited by the CSWE).
• clinical social work skills.
• Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) classes.

con's

• working with difficult clients and families can be emotionally draining.
• working with persons charge with criminal offenses may prove too challenging in balancing personal values and ethics.
• working directly with victims can be traumatizing.

Jacqueline McLean Martino as two offices :

• Salisbury Street Worcester M.A 01609-3160
• Lyman Street West borough M.A 01581 suite 21

Bridgewater state hospital :

• 20 Admin Rd Bridgewater MA

Luk Crisis Center

• 545 West Minister st, Fitchbury MA 01420

Pro's

• working to end disparities in the legal justice system is professionally rewarding.
• being a valued member of multidisciplinary teams means you are not working alone in a difficult environment.
• specializing in a new and growing area as well as developing expertise is a positive professional challenge.
• you are never bored because of the fast pace of your job.
• positive outcome from difficult circumstances.

Definition

Type of jobs available in Forensic Social Work

• Forensic social work is dealing with issues relating to law and the legal justice system. it goes beyond clinics and psychiatric hospitals for criminals defendants being treated.
• examples: child custody, divorce , neglect, termination of parental rights, juvenile and justice services.

Description of Forensic Social Work

• mediators
• victim advocates
• family court evaluators
• mental health evaluators
• expert eyewitness
• mitigation specialists
• risk assessor

• Forensic social workers work within the court system, mental health agencies, substance abuse agencies faith based agencies and correctional facilities.
• they are responsible for the diagnosing of the criminal population and the recommendation of mental statuses.
• they are also refer defendants to community resources.

Day to Day work life for Forensic Social Work

The day to day life of a forensic social worker like any other social worker is hectic;

• writing reports due at the end of every week
• helping clients with housing situation
• visitation to thier homes to see how they are adjusting
• court duties
• visiting families of client whom are in prison or mental facilities to help them with coping

Surprises

• forensic social workers testify in court as eyewitnesses.

• they make between to 56k- 82k some times more per year .

• they work on all levels of social work: micro, mezzo and macro

• 7.2 million americans are under some form of correctional supervision by a social worker.

• 1 in every 4 MSW and 1 in every 3 BSW student intern in a forensic agency.

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