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.

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.

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.