No More Social Work 24apr12:
The University of Southampton is ending its social work program. Translated out of bureaucratese, the announcement seems to say that the programs are being dropped because they do not meet standards of international excellence. Social work is junk science.
University of Southampton to scrap social work courses
MSc programmes face the axe as university cites lack of 'internationally excellent research' in social work studies
The University of Southampton has launched a consultation on plans to close two postgraduate social care programmes.
In a letter to stakeholders, professor Judith Petts, dean of the faculty of social and human sciences, says that following a three-year review and analysis of the department, the university is considering to stop offering MSc in social work and MSc in professional studies because it cannot meet its "overall strategic commitment in this area".
"This would occur when our current students have completed their studies," Petts writes.
"Southampton is committed to ensuring that internationally excellent research can be found in all our academic disciplines, and that our teaching is strongly informed by this research."We are therefore channelling our resources into the university's greatest research strengths and reviewing activities within our portfolio of programmes that align with these strategic objectives."
A spokesman for the university said the consultation was taking place as the quality of the research being produced by the university was not of a high enough level to sustain the courses. It said it had not been able to reach a position where it could ensure that "internationally excellent research can be found in this academic discipline".
A blog has been set up to provide information for those wishing to respond to the consultation, which will run until 1 February. Responses to the consultation will then be summarised and a report taken to the university's executive group. A final decision on the future of the programmes will be announced on 29 February.
If agreed, the closure would happen once the current students have completed their respective courses, most likely to be in the summer of 2013.
Clare Parkinson, a respondent to the university's blog, describes the proposed decision to close the programmes as a "blow to the profession".
"The innovative approaches of specialist social work academics at Southampton make a significant contribution to the teaching, practice and research developments in social work, especially in the area of reflective and relationship based social work practice and interprofessional practice," she says in her comments.
Fran Fuller, chair of the British Association of Social Workers, said that it was following the development "with concern" and hopes that it is not becoming a trend.
"While admittedly there is currently a surplus of social work graduates, which has led to difficulties with them gaining employment as newly qualified social workers; rather than scrapping these degrees, the numbers of students on all courses should be capped so that students get quality tuition and a valuable experience. This would also help to manage the issue of placement shortages," Fuller said.
"Social work programmes make a strong contribution to university life as they offer opportunities for people without conventional academic backgrounds to engage with university study and to become qualified professionals. This is an opportunity that people local to Southampton may miss out on now."
In December there were reports that the government was planning to cut social work education grant in 2012-13 by 18%. However, the government has not yet confirmed or denied this.
Source: Guardian (UK)
Isabella Brooke Knightly and Austin Gamez-Knightly
In Memory of my Loving Husband, William F. Knightly Jr. Murdered by ILLEGAL Palliative Care at a Nashua, NH Hospital
Sunday, May 13, 2012
To the Mother's without a Card Today
DMVC Productions = Results: To the Mother's without a Card Today:
To the Mother's without a Card Today
As I travel down that old familiar road, I find myself in longing the landscape beckons me; folding me in an embrace that caresses my brow and soothes my soul while releasing my tears with it gentle whispers of home...
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NH House, courts at odds
House, courts at odds | Concord Monitor:
Last-minute legislation co-authored by House Speaker Bill O'Brien has court officials predicting that, if passed, the state's district, probate and family courts will revert to costly, inconsistent "fiefdoms."
Note: Let's hope that the change mean's ALL NH Court's have to abide by the same rules. No more railroading parent's in Family Court! No more waiver of rules! No more treating parent's and families worse than accused/convicted criminal's! Open Court's, Jury trials and NO MORE HEARSAY without proof of guilt!
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Proposal gives local judges more control
Last-minute legislation co-authored by House Speaker Bill O'Brien has court officials predicting that, if passed, the state's district, probate and family courts will revert to costly, inconsistent "fiefdoms."
Note: Let's hope that the change mean's ALL NH Court's have to abide by the same rules. No more railroading parent's in Family Court! No more waiver of rules! No more treating parent's and families worse than accused/convicted criminal's! Open Court's, Jury trials and NO MORE HEARSAY without proof of guilt!
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Moms matter: The influence of mothers on their adult children
Moms matter: The influence of mothers on their adult children | Deseret News:
When Paige Self was 8 years old, she went with her mom on a mini vacation. They didn't go far, just across town to a hotel where they stayed the night, just the two of them. Paige was one of Lorraine Self's six children, and time alone together was precious. She remembers vividly sitting by her mom on that hotel bed.
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When Paige Self was 8 years old, she went with her mom on a mini vacation. They didn't go far, just across town to a hotel where they stayed the night, just the two of them. Paige was one of Lorraine Self's six children, and time alone together was precious. She remembers vividly sitting by her mom on that hotel bed.
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Next step for abused children still evolving-Maine
Next step for abused children still evolving | The Kennebec Journal, Augusta, ME:
Note: Maine Families Beware! Foster care number's will be skyrocketing! There is a new Homewrecker in your midst!
The number of children removed from abusive homes in Maine has declined more than 50 percent in the past decade, as the Department of Health and Human Services has pursued a policy of keeping children with parents unless they face physical abuse or serious neglect.
The numbers mirror a national trend, supported by findings that children can suffer severe emotional trauma when separated from their families and placed in foster care.
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Happy Mother's Day 2012
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!
Happy Mother's Day to ALL of the REAL Mother's out there, blessed with having your precious children and grandchildren by your side today. Take time today to show your children how much they are loved and wanted. Make sure they know life wouldn't be the same without them. That they are your reason for living. Take the time today to thank our Heavenly Father for allowing you to be the Mother of your children and cherish every moment you have with them. You are extremely blessed and this is your Day to spend with your precious children.
A special Mother's Day to ALL of the Mother's who unfortunately can't be with their beloved children today, due to circumstances beyond their control. Grieving Mother's, sitting by the phone. Just waiting to hear their children's voices. To know they still love them and miss them. Know that your children love you, no matter where they are. They will never forget the special times you shared together. That they will never forget who carried them in their womb. A special bond that can never be broken. Their REAL Mother who loved them, nurtured them and took care of all their need's. The Mother's of children wrongfully taken from them. The Mother's who have fought for the return of their precious children and have never stopped loving them and never will. You will meet again. It could be next Mother's Day, or even tomorrow or the next day. God work's in mysterious way's. He won't give any of us more than we can handle. He WILL bring us ALL back together one day. The sooner the better. Have faith in Our Lord, because HE will bring OUR children and grandchildren home!
And to ALL of the corrupt CPS/DCYF worker's out there. If by some odd miracle, any of you DO have your own children, I hope this Mother's Day you AND your children realize how many innocent children and families you've harmed. Just like the Ghost of Christmas past, I hope you are haunted by your greed and self righteousness. I hope your children learn by your mistakes and put Family before money. I hope they realize the harm and suffering you've bestowed on REAL families. Destroying innocent families just to keep your job's. Our Father will be waiting at the gates of Heaven and you will no longer get the free pass you've had as CPS/DCYF Destroyer's of families!
Love, Unhappy Grammy
To ALL of my children and grandchildren,
I love each and every one of you!
Austin, Isabella and Ally, someday soon we'll be together!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Happy Mother's Day to ALL of the REAL Mother's out there, blessed with having your precious children and grandchildren by your side today. Take time today to show your children how much they are loved and wanted. Make sure they know life wouldn't be the same without them. That they are your reason for living. Take the time today to thank our Heavenly Father for allowing you to be the Mother of your children and cherish every moment you have with them. You are extremely blessed and this is your Day to spend with your precious children.
A special Mother's Day to ALL of the Mother's who unfortunately can't be with their beloved children today, due to circumstances beyond their control. Grieving Mother's, sitting by the phone. Just waiting to hear their children's voices. To know they still love them and miss them. Know that your children love you, no matter where they are. They will never forget the special times you shared together. That they will never forget who carried them in their womb. A special bond that can never be broken. Their REAL Mother who loved them, nurtured them and took care of all their need's. The Mother's of children wrongfully taken from them. The Mother's who have fought for the return of their precious children and have never stopped loving them and never will. You will meet again. It could be next Mother's Day, or even tomorrow or the next day. God work's in mysterious way's. He won't give any of us more than we can handle. He WILL bring us ALL back together one day. The sooner the better. Have faith in Our Lord, because HE will bring OUR children and grandchildren home!
And to ALL of the corrupt CPS/DCYF worker's out there. If by some odd miracle, any of you DO have your own children, I hope this Mother's Day you AND your children realize how many innocent children and families you've harmed. Just like the Ghost of Christmas past, I hope you are haunted by your greed and self righteousness. I hope your children learn by your mistakes and put Family before money. I hope they realize the harm and suffering you've bestowed on REAL families. Destroying innocent families just to keep your job's. Our Father will be waiting at the gates of Heaven and you will no longer get the free pass you've had as CPS/DCYF Destroyer's of families!
Love, Unhappy Grammy
To ALL of my children and grandchildren,
I love each and every one of you!
Austin, Isabella and Ally, someday soon we'll be together!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Saturday, May 12, 2012
DHS/CPS Screws up Again! Family of abused boy questions DHS; parents charged
Family of abused boy questions DHS; parents charged | 6abc.com:
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - March 21, 2012 (WPVI) -- The parents of a South Philadelphia boy have been charged with his murder and now his relatives are questioning DHS.
6-year-old Khalil Wimes died yesterday at the age of 6.
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