
Social Investigation Report (SIR) is one of the fundamental practice areas of the social work profession. It aims to assess and analyze various data regarding individuals and families facing social problems, including personal characteristics, social environment relationships, education, health and economic conditions, such as alongside psychosocial row factors, and to develop intervention plans. In Türkiye, SIR is used particularly in fields such as judicial social services, social assistance,
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Protective family service is an alternative care model in which children who cannot be cared for by their biological families are placed, either temporarily or long-term, with families deemed suitable under state supervision. This service aims to support children’s development within a family environment and does not establish legal ties, unlike adoption.Protective Families in TürkiyeLegal FoundationsThe legal basis for protective family practices in Türkiye is established by the following regul
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Center for Violence Prevention and Monitoring (CVPM) is an institution established in Türkiye to combat violence against women and operating under the Ministry of Family and Social Services. CVPMs are units that provide victims of violence with protection, support, and counseling services.Purpose and Importance of CVPMThe purpose of establishing CVPMs is to prevent violence against women and to provide assistance to individuals who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing violence. Since
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Medical social work is a social work practice area that encompasses professional interventions addressing the psychosocial socioeconomic and environmental challenges individuals encounter during their disease process. It is grounded in the understanding that healthcare services must consider not only biological but also psychological and social dimensions. These interventions are carried out to ensure individuals can access healthcare services effectively support their social functioning and fac
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FoForensic social work is a specialized field located at the intersection of the social work profession and the legal system, encompassing practices in criminal and civil law. It includes professional activities carried out by social work experts in areas such as child protection, divorce, custody, restriction of parental rights, cases of violence and neglect, correctional institutions, supervised release programs, and juvenile delinquency.According to the definition of the National Organization o
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