Fields of Practice:

Criminal Justice

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Forensic Social Work

■ Expert testimony many involve:

■Child custody
■Divorce proceedings

■Mental health issues

■Domestic violence

■Child abuse

■Addictions

■ Nat’l Organization of Forensic Social Work

Police Social Work

■ Member of the law enforcement team

■Works with family-related difficulties
■Provides crisis intervention

■Conducts in-service training

■Facilitates referrals
Juvenile Court Services

■ Supervise youths
■Diversion programs
■Detention programs

■Network with child welfare system

■Initiate delinquency prevention programs
Probation and Parole

■Probation – sentencing option that defers

imprisonment
■Parole – program of early release from

prison
■Probation and parole officers
■Enforce laws
■Provide casework services
Correctional Facilities

■ Services for prisoners

■Mental health
■Addictions

■Counseling and behavioral management

■Services for families of prisoners

■Facilitate transition into community
Victim Assistance Programs

■ Program focus often on

■Sexual assault
■Domestic violence

■ Services
■Coping with aftermath
■Ensuring restitution

■Promoting prevention