Healthcare and social workers in Finland are hesitant to report problems in their workplaces due to fears of retaliation, despite their obligation to report shortcomings.

A new program will be implemented to train teachers and social workers to recognize signs of youth gang involvement. The initiative also aims to assist young people who wish to leave gangs in making a clean break and rebuilding their lives.

Social workers visited a mother in Začretje, Croatia, following the initiation of mandatory counseling procedures for divorce, noting that the family was not previously within the social welfare system.

Twelve minors who were apprehended by police during a rally in Manila were released from custody after social workers confirmed their age, according to the Philippine National Police.

Marcelo continues to reside in the Colmenar Viejo residence, despite social workers informing him that his permitted stay has expired.

One year after its implementation, Denmark's cash assistance reform faces criticism, with social workers stating that the minimum rate is insufficient for living. An institute also expresses concerns about potential violations of the Constitution.

The head of the Auckland Mission is deeply concerned about a proposal to issue "move-on orders" to rough sleepers, stating that hundreds of beds would be needed to accommodate those affected. The idea has caused significant distress and worry among social workers.

New Zealand's Chief Victims Advisor, Ruth Money, has expressed frustration over Oranga Tamariki social workers failing to attend critical meetings aimed at protecting abused children, calling it a 'risk to life'.

The Dementia Institute has launched a new experiential game called Demetrix in Kolín, designed to help visitors understand the life and perception of people with dementia. The game features three rooms with tasks and interactive objects, aiming to educate relatives and social workers.

Schools in the Polog region are facing issues with drug use among students and a lack of psychologists and social workers, with institutions blaming each other for the problem.

Day care centers in the Pardubice Region are seeing increased interest from people caring for sick seniors, offering services where social workers provide daily care, activities, and memory exercises.

The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has ruled against the Hungarian state, ordering it to pay 10,000 euros in damages and legal costs to social workers whose right to strike was impeded.

Employees in the Pirha welfare region of Tampere, Finland, are reportedly being secretly filmed and photographed in clients' homes without prior notice. This practice is causing significant stress for nurses and social workers.

Three medical social workers at Ren Ci Hospital are using music, food, images, and sensory activities to help people living with dementia reignite memories and restore connections.

A reader's opinion piece highlights a real shortage of kindergarten directors in Finland, with employers urging the government to quickly expand qualification requirements for social workers.

Chris Walker, a lawyer representing Southport families, stated he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken against them.

A Penang-based campaign has been launched with the goal of dispelling common myths and misconceptions surrounding the role and work of social workers.

While teacher salaries are set to reach 80% of the graduate average, questions remain about the wages of police, judges, social workers, and librarians, with some expressing doubt about the impact on voting decisions.

Letter from the Ecad Service: 'Terragni's statements are untrue and risky. The mother had lost confidence in us, now the relationships with the three children are good.'

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 12 - Social workers in Italy are often not very well trained, the national childhood watchdog said Thursday on her way into a care home currently housing three children who had been living off-the-grid in an Abruzzo wood with their British father and Australian mother, and whose recent court-ordered separation from the mother has sparked widespread concern and condemnation, including from Premier Giorgia Meloni. The British father of the three children has called for an end...

In Tachov, social workers are directly stationed in schools to assist socially disadvantaged students, a program funded by a European grant that local officials praise for its effectiveness.

Social workers in Finland express shock and concern over proposed changes to child protection laws, questioning if the government is prioritizing cost savings over children's rights to a safe environment and development.

Professional social workers across multiple Croatian cities have joined a 'white strike,' demanding sufficient staffing and vowing not to give up until their demands are met.

16-year-old Laura remains in a facility in Berlin under the care of social workers and continues to refuse contact with her parents, despite her father being in Germany for three weeks.

A regional training session on drug prevention in high schools is being held in Veles, North Macedonia, from August 11-13. Approximately 20 representatives, including teachers, psychologists, and social workers from regional high schools, are participating in the sixth of nine planned training sessions.

Cyprus is launching two pilot programs in its schools: one introducing job-focused streams in six lyceums and another placing social workers in schools starting in September. These initiatives aim to enhance educational relevance and student well-being.

Police and social workers in Veles detained a man and a woman after an inspection of their home revealed a lack of basic living conditions and evidence of neglect and abuse of their five minor children.

A conference in Montenegro emphasized that schools should be more than just places of learning, serving as spaces to address social, family, and developmental challenges through the engagement of social workers.

As Singapore's population ages and family sizes shrink, a network of charities, social workers, and funeral directors are stepping in to ensure seniors without family support receive dignity in death.

Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, formally recognizing social workers as a regulated profession, according to a minister.

A single mother in Lithuania, Sandra, shares her reality of being unable to work due to her child's illness, burdened by debt, but finding help through social workers and a project.

Rome is utilizing technology and social workers to monitor and assist elderly residents, like 85-year-old Dina Gazzella, ensuring their safety during extreme heat events.

Wheelchair users in courts face significant accessibility challenges, including broken lifts, unsafe ramps, and unsuitable toilets, creating a 'resilience test' for legal professionals and social workers.

Police in Negotino, North Macedonia, arrested A.S. (25) and a minor after alcohol was served to underage individuals in a cafe, with official interviews conducted in the presence of social workers before the minors were handed over to their parents.

The Administrative Court ruled against Pohde, overturning the dismissals of social workers in social and crisis emergency services, stating that they could not be replaced by nurses.

A survey reveals that half of all social workers and treatment assistants who responded have been subjected to violence or threats.

Social workers in Split, Croatia, are continuing their 'white strike,' warning that without systemic changes, tragedy is inevitable. The strike is being held due to a severe shortage of staff within the social welfare system.

Three social workers from Australia's child protection services have been suspended following the murder of a five-year-old Aboriginal girl.

Vienna has established a new protection zone against drug dealing, with drug coordinator Ewald Lochner stating the goal is to keep dealers "permanently on the move," while social workers are tasked with identifying potential new gathering spots in neighboring districts.

Valencia plans to hire personnel to alleviate long queues for immigrant regularization, with an initial investment of one million euros for 29 auxiliaries and 10 social workers.

An investigation by the Silesian Voivode's office found that social workers provided inadequate and belated assistance to Mirella, a Polish woman who spent 27 years confined in her apartment.

A father has been jailed for child cruelty after a court heard he frequently held his seven-year-old son underwater in the bath, with gardaí and social workers finding rodents, flies, and faeces during visits to the family home.

A reader's opinion piece emphasizes that early childhood education is an integral part of the education system, highlighting the distinct and important roles of teachers, social workers, and childcare providers within it.

The Nigeria Association of Social Workers in Lagos is advocating for collective action to foster unity and harmony in a divided society through dialogue, ahead of International Social Work Day (ISWD) 2026.

More than half of the regional offices of the Croatian Institute for Social Work have been conducting a 'white strike' or publicly supporting it for two weeks, yet the relevant minister, Alen Ružić, has not contacted the organizers.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 12 - The health ministry said Thursday that there were 18,000 attacks on healthcare workers and healthcare social workers in Italy in 2025. It said the number of victims of the…

ADEDY has announced a nationwide work stoppage for social workers in Greece on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 13:00 to 15:00, as stated in a relevant announcement.

Social workers across Croatia are continuing their 'white strike' for a second day, with colleagues from various cities joining the protest to demand better conditions.

Morocco's Secretary of State for Social Inclusion announced that the government will begin transferring six months of unpaid salaries to 10,000 social workers in the disability sector.

A new four-year social studies program has been opened at the Technical and Social High School in Králíky, Czech Republic, to address the long-standing shortage of social workers and increase the availability of specialized care.

Social services in Plovdiv have been working with the family of one of the children involved in a case for over a month, following intervention by social workers.

Parents of children with disabilities in Serbia face significant challenges, acting as caregivers, social workers, and advocates, with some even resorting to hunger strikes to secure legally guaranteed rights.

Dr. Babalwa Tyabashe-Phume, a lecturer at the University of Johannesburg, is highlighted for her dedication to social justice as the foundation of meaningful scholarship and her work in preparing new social workers.

A study by Tatjana Vujović highlights the need for social workers in the education system, focusing on their role and importance, particularly for the Roma community.

The Hungarian government is deploying more police and social workers to Budapest's inner districts to improve public safety, addressing growing social and mental health issues on the streets and introducing contractual community police.

A chronicle highlights the often-overlooked perspectives of social workers in discussions about poverty, social exclusion, homelessness, and aging, despite their direct involvement.

Residents and social workers in Hyderabad accuse civic authorities of failing to address clogged drains, leaving the city vulnerable to monsoon flooding and repeating past failures.

Bishop Ruperto Cruz Santos of Antipolo recognized the dedication of Filipino social workers, paying tribute to their service to vulnerable sectors of society.

Hong Kong's welfare minister defended the 'professional judgement' of medical and social workers following the death of a girl shortly after her mother's passing, amidst public scrutiny.

The head of the Order of Social Workers in Portugal states that associating minimum benefits with unpaid tasks is a 'step backward' and penalizes other workers, emphasizing that social inclusion goes beyond employment.

Home Office data reveals that young asylum seekers arriving in the UK are more than twice as likely to be assessed as adults by immigration officers compared to social workers.

A Hungarian trade union won a case against the Hungarian state in Strasbourg, arguing that the government had undermined strike rights for social workers between 2019 and 2020.

A team of psychologists and social workers has been sent to a school in Ilioupoli, Greece, to provide psychosocial support following a tragic incident involving two students. This deployment is part of the Ministry of Education's crisis management protocol.

The Lithuanian government has approved amendments to the Social Services Law, prepared by the Ministry of Social Security and Labour, aimed at ensuring greater safety for social workers and providing opportunities for students in the field.

A therapeutic garden operated by Diakonie in Vrchlabí, Czech Republic, is set to reopen, providing a space where clients work alongside social workers to cultivate fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

Dutch judges and social workers are becoming increasingly vigilant regarding cases of 'intimate terrorism' that arise during divorce proceedings.

Pottyondy Edina criticized singer Tóth Gabi, a member of Máté Kocsis's team, for complaining about financial problems despite receiving a monthly parliamentary salary equivalent to five social workers' wages.

In Lithuania, concerns are rising over senior care, with many families turning to social workers for assistance. The article explains factors influencing the cost of care and notes that not all seniors are comfortable with external caregivers.

A Croatian SDP Member of Parliament is calling for urgent dialogue with the minister due to an alarming shortage of a thousand social workers and unsustainable working conditions within the system.

(Trigger warning: Mentions of violence and suicide) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) warned parents to keep children away from online games that “encourage violence.” The caution comes after seven teens in Calabarzon were turned over to social workers after engaging in online discussions involving a mass shooting. “We have to work together

Social workers in Croatia have begun a 'white strike' (working to rule), prompting the minister to announce a meeting early next week to discuss their demands.

The Board of Directors of OLME expressed its warm condolences to the family and loved ones of the educator who lost her life in Thessaloniki.

The Drahonice women's prison aims to make visits more pleasant for children meeting their incarcerated mothers, with social workers focusing on parental competencies and the environment gradually changing, including a new garden.

Social workers in Split and across Croatia are on a 'white strike' to protest excessive workloads and staff shortages, which they say reduce service users to mere numbers.

A psychiatrist provides guidance on identifying pathological hoarding, noting that social workers often have the most insight into these cases due to the impact on the surrounding environment.

The Croatian Chamber of Social Workers has supported professional workers from former social welfare centers who announced a 'white strike' due to unsustainable working conditions, emphasizing that the current system is no longer viable.