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EP45: Clinical Social Work in a Police Department

NASW Social Work Talks Podcast

Heather Burzynski, MSW, APSW, SAC-IT, works as a clinical social worker with the Green Bay Police Department. She has experience as a crisis counselor, in a medium security men's state prison, and working with clients with PTSD. She talks about the benefits of having a social worker embedded within a police department.

Published Jan. 21, 2020

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Social workers have roles in community policing efforts -- NASW News
Officials urge adding social worker to police staff to help handle mental health calls -- Green Bay Press Gazette
Police seek end to cycle of jailing mentally ill -- Green Bay Press Gazette
Police Social Work: A Unique Area of Practice Arising from Law Enforcement Functions -- NASW New York Chapter

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