Reclaiming social work? an evaluation of systemic units as an approach to delivering children’s services

This report presents the findings of an evaluation of the systemic unit model as an approach to the delivery of Children‘s Social Services. The systemic unit model has sometimes been referred to as the ―Hackney Model‖ or ―Reclaiming Social Work‖ (Cross et al, 2010; Munro, 2011a; Trowler and Goodman, 2012). The evaluation is an in-depth comparative description of practice and the factors shaping it in three local authorities. One of the authorities used the systemic unit model; the other two authorities differed but both had a more conventional model for the structure of services. This involved individual allocation to social workers who received supervision from a line manager

Young Adults' Responses to an African and US-Based COVID-19 Edutainment Miniseries: Real-Time Qualitative Analysis of Online Social Media Engagement.

BACKGROUND: In April 2020, as cases of the novel COVID-19 spread across the globe, MTV Staying Alive Foundation created the educational entertainment miniseries MTV Shuga: Alone Together. In 70 short episodes released daily on YouTube, Alone Together aimed to disseminate timely and accurate information to increase young people's knowledge, motivation, and actions to prevent COVID-19. OBJECTIVE: We sought to identify Alone Together viewer's perspectives on the global COVID-19 pandemic and national lockdowns by examining the words, conversations, experiences, and emotions expressed on social media in response to the Alone Together episodes. We also assessed how viewers used the series and its online community as a source of support during the global pandemic. METHODS: A total of 3982 comments and 70 live chat conversations were extracted from YouTube between April and October 2020 and analyzed through a data-led inductive thematic approach. Aggregated demographic and geographical data were collected using YouTube Analytics. RESULTS: The miniseries had a global reach across 5 continents, with a total of 7.7 million views across MTV Shuga platforms. The series had over 1 million views over 70 episodes on YouTube and an average of 5683 unique viewers per episode on YouTube. The dominant audience was adults under the age of 35 years and women. Across diverse countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, the United States, and the UK, viewers believed that COVID-19 was serious and expressed that it was socially responsible to follow public health measures. Storylines of the series about the impact of self-isolation on mental health, exposure to violence in lockdowns, and restricted employment opportunities due to the pandemic resonated with young viewers. Tuning in to the miniseries provided viewers with reliable information, entertainment, and an online community during an isolating, confusing, and worrying time. CONCLUSIONS: During the first wave of COVID-19, viewers from at least 53 countries connected on social media via the MTV miniseries. The analysis showed how digitally connected people under the age of 35 years, predominantly women, felt compelled to follow COVID-19 safety measures despite the pandemic's impact on their social, educational, and financial needs. Viewers used social media to reach out to fellow viewers for advice, solace, support, and resources. Organizations, governments, and individuals have been forced to innovate during the pandemic to ensure people can access services safely and remotely. This analysis showed that women under 35 years of age were especially receptive to receiving support from online communities and media services. Peer influence and support online can be a powerful public health tool as people have a great capacity to influence each other and shape norms around public health. However, online services are not accessible to everyone, and COVID-19 has increased disparities between digitally connected and unconnected younger adults

Indenture, Glynn County, 1879

1 electronic document [PDF/A]. Includes TIFF and JP2 images. Digitized by the Digital Library of Georgia, September 2019.Indenture, Glynn County, 1879. Indenture between George B. Williamson, of Ware County and Sylvester Mumford, 220 acres. Glynn County, Georgia. July 11, 1879. 2 pages

Warranty Deed, Glynn County, 1893

1 electronic document [PDF/A]. Includes TIFF and JP2 images. Digitized by the Digital Library of Georgia, September 2019.Warranty Deed, Glynn County, 1893. Handwritten record. Wayne County Clerks Office. From the Brunswick Land and Lumber Co. to W.M. Scott. Glynn County, Brunswick, Georgia. June 6, 1893. 1 pages

Land Deed, Glynn County, 1839

1 electronic document [PDF/A]. Includes TIFF and JP2 images. Digitized by the Digital Library of Georgia, September 2019.Land Deed, Glynn County, 1839. Land Deed to James W. Stafford signed by Governor Joseph E. Brown. Wayne County. Certified by John M. Tison. Glynn County, Georgia. November 7, 1839. 3 pages

Correspondence: Wayne County, GA. - Concerning Hilton and Dodge Lumber Co. and the Downing Co

1 electronic document [PDF/A]. Includes TIFF and JP2 images. Digitized by the Digital Library of Georgia, September 2019.Correspondence, Glynn County, 1899. Typewritten Correspondence to John A. Foster of Satilla Bluff, Georgia from W.E. Kay, Attorney at Law, Brunswick, Georgia regarding the property of the Hilton and Dodge Lumber Company. October 6, 1899. 1 page. >Folder 7: Correspondence: Wayne County, GA. - Concerning Hilton & Dodge Lumber Co. & the Downing Co

Indenture, Glynn County, 1869

1 electronic document [PDF/A]. Includes TIFF and JP2 images. Digitized by the Digital Library of Georgia, September 2019.Indenture, Glynn County, 1869. Handwritten indenture on ruled paper; torn and in pieces. 136 acres. Richard B. Hopps; M. Julia Bryan. Glynn County, Georgia. January 1, 1869. 4 pages

Record of deed notes, Glynn County, 1818

1 electronic document [PDF/A]. Includes TIFF and JP2 images. Digitized by the Digital Library of Georgia, September 2019.Record of deed notes, Glynn County, 1818. Handwritten record in pencil on Sam C. Atkinson, Attorney at Law stationery. Regarding Brusnwick Harbor and Land Company, Sacrlett Huster, Robert Bryson, Redmond Booker, Floyd Royal. Brunswick, Ga., 1818[?]. 2 pages

Indenture, Glynn County, 1793

1 electronic document [PDF/A]. Includes TIFF and JP2 images. Digitized by the Digital Library of Georgia, September 2019.Indenture, Glynn County, 1793. Handwritten record with seal. State of Georgia Indenture. Between Henry Wood Esq of Liberty County, Georgia & James Wood. Goods, Chattels, Lands and Tenements of William Peacock, obtained by Joseph Law Sr. 200 acres, Glynn County, Georgia. September 15, 1793. 2 pages

Land Deed Correspondence, Glynn County, 1899

1 electronic document [PDF/A]. Includes TIFF and JP2 images. Digitized by the Digital Library of Georgia, September 2019.Land Deed Correspondence, Glynn County, 1899. Typewritten carbon copy record on "W.E. Kay Attorney at Law," stationery. Brunswick, Georgia. Deed from the Hilton & Dodge Lumber Company to The Downing Company, Darrien, Georgia. October 26, 1899. 1 pages