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social work
noun
- organized work directed toward the betterment of social conditions in the community, as by seeking to improve the condition of people in poverty, to promote the welfare of children, etc.
social work
noun
- any of various social services designed to alleviate the conditions of the poor and aged and to increase the welfare of children
Derived Forms
- social worker, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- social worker noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of social work1
Example Sentences
The loss of modules will not affect medicine, dentistry, education or social work.
After finding out about the scam, Ms Fraser contacted the police and social work also got involved.
It is seen as a vital part of safeguarding for organisations, and is required when anyone applies for a job with access to vulnerable people such as in teaching, social work and health services.
These are sent to social work services if it is known or believed that an adult is unable to safeguard themselves and is at risk of harm.
De-escalation, a technique borrowed from fields like psychiatric care and social work, emphasizes calm and empathetic conflict resolution.
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