Tag: social work
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Victoria Hires Social Workers in Schools to Cut Youth Violence
New Initiative Brings Social Workers into Victorian Government Schools In a bid to curb violent youth crime through early intervention, the Victorian government has announced a targeted program that will place trained social workers in 20 government schools across the state. The initiative, worth 5.6 million dollars, aims to address the root causes of violence…
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Victorian Schools Hire Social Workers to Tackle Violent Youth Crime
New Approach to Youth Safety in Victoria A bold new measure from the Victorian government aims to curb violent youth crime by placing trained social workers directly in schools. In a pilot program spanning 20 government schools, the initiative seeks to identify risk factors early, connect students with essential support, and foster safer, more inclusive…