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A new report paints a bleak picture of the working conditions for social workers in Nova Scotia's child welfare system, saying they are feeling devalued and burned out. The report, prepared by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, exposes a litany of complaints from social workers who say they are struggling with excessive caseloads, chronic understaffing, low wages and insufficient training. "Our interviews reveal an essential workforce pushed to the brink," says the report released Wednesday. "Those we interviewed spoke of an acute crisis of mental health amongst child protection workers and a near-total lack of support available to them." Social workers told researchers that the lack of support from the provincial Community Services Department has left them in a state of distress because they are unable to provide compassionate, meaningful support for their vulnerable clients. Social workers told to improve time management "Given caseload overload, child protection workers simply lack the time required for effective ... care and intervention," the report says. "When concerns about time are raised, social workers are frequently told to improve their time management ... they are personally held responsible for the system's shortcomings." The department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Community Services doesn't know how many cases its social workers are juggling N.S. social workers call out government's plan to offer one free therapy session The report, titled "Contradictions in Care," says these workers often face intensely complex assignments that involve children, youth and families with histories of trauma, racism and gender-based violence. "Given the psychological and emotional turmoil and moral distress described by our participants, we recommend unlimited mental health coverage and specific support for racialized workers," the report says. The research document is primarily based on recent in-depth interviews with 15 social workers, all registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers and currently or recently employed in the Community Services Department. Working amid a 'dearth of resources' The 90-page document also recommends the government enforce a caseload cap, build a more supportive work environment and provide more training and mentoring. It also calls on the department to do a better job of recognizing the social workers' professional values and professional standards. "All workers described feeling underappreciated, devalued and misunderstood by their employer, adjacent professionals and the public," the report says. "Social workers anticipate challenging work. Less anticipated, however, is the dearth of resources to support that work." Shortage of child welfare staff keeps some parents and children separated Nova Scotia government looks to lighten load of overworked child protection staff Alec Stratford, executive director of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers, said the persistent problems highlighted by the report point to "a workforce in crisis." "These are not the failings of individual practitioners but deep systemic flaws that fundamentally undervalue the provision of professional care, ultimately compromising the quality of support that families and children so desperately need," Stratford said in a statement. The report also calls on the province to boost wages, increase funding for resources and training, and establish an office for a provincial child and youth advocate, which already exists in other provinces. Conditions have 'direct negative impact' on children Jackie Barkley, spokesperson for the Child Welfare Advocacy Coalition, said her group has watched for the past eight years as working conditions have deteriorated for child protection workers. "The conditions of exhausted and overwhelmed child protection workers have a direct negative impact on the children and families the department serves," Barkley said in a statement. "We enthusiastically support this report as it adds to the body of research needed to create fundamental change." MORE TOP STORIES Reporters blocked from swearing-in ceremony for new Nova Scotia cabinet Port Hawkesbury rings up $2.9M surplus in mid-year update CBRM to lease new breathing gear for career, volunteer firefighters Auditor general says Halifax taking steps toward diversity and inclusion, but oversight needed Premier Tim Houston weighs in on GST holiday, property taxes for wildfire victims, MLA payWhen Maryland men’s basketball lost to Villanova, 57-40, in November 2023, Eric Dixon mixed seven points and eight rebounds with four turnovers against the Terps. At Sunday afternoon’s Saatva Empire Classic in Newark, New Jersey, Dixon was a much different player for the Wildcats. The 6-foot-8, 265-pound power forward poured in a game- and career-high 38 points on 15 of 29 shooting, including 5 of 11 behind the 3-point line. Fortunately for Maryland (5-1), it got double-digit outings from four players to offset Dixon’s explosion and pull out a over Villanova (3-4). Still, Dixon’s performance caught Terps coach Kevin Willard’s attention. “He’s a tough matchup,” he said of Dixon, who has scored at least 20 points in each of his six starts this season. “He’s really evolved his game. He made his first couple and just got going. He banked one in. In the second half, I thought we did a much better job of making him work. We just didn’t come out and play physical enough with him from the start. But you’ve also got to give him a lot of credit. He made a lot of tough shots and played really well. That’s what good players do.” Here are three observations from Sunday’s win: When Queen, the heralded 6-10, 246-pound center from Baltimore, was awarded two free throws to put Maryland ahead with 19 seconds left in regulation, he refused to let the pressure of the moment fluster him. “I just looked at it like it was 13 minutes in the second half,” he said. “Just make two free throws. They were free, and I don’t like to miss out on free points.” Just six games into his college debut, Queen is already demonstrating why he was a . He scored 18 of his team-high 22 points in the second half on 7 of 10 shooting and has been the high scorer in three games thus far. With 11 rebounds, Queen led the Terps in that department for the second time. Senior power forward Julian Reese has been the top rebounder in the other four games. Queen appears to be scratching the surface of his potential. In the first half against Villanova, he had as many turnovers (four) as points and airballed an ill-advised 3-pointer. Willard said the difference in Queen in the second half was a realization that he was underperforming. “To be honest with you, he’s such a talented player, the game comes easy to him,” he said. “But I would say he was a little bit too lackadaisical and a little too cool in the first half, and I think he got a little pissed off in the second half. I think when he plays that way, he’s as good as anybody there is. “But when he comes out and plays lackadaisical, that’s what happens. We didn’t really change anything. We kept running the same plays. When he’s angry and he’s mad and he plays that way, he’s a dominant player.” Villanova scored 40 points in the first half and 35 in the second. That might not seem like much of a difference, but it was. The Wildcats labored for those 35 points. After converting 50% (15 of 30) of their shots in the opening frame, they slipped to 43.8% (14 of 32) in the second half. That included regressing from 40% (6 of 15) from 3-point range to 21.4% (3 of 14). Willard credited the Terps’ perimeter defense with making life difficult for Villanova’s sharpshooters. “In the second half, I thought we did a good job of making them just rush on their 3-point shots,” he said. “Everything was kind of rushed, everything was just a little bit not in rhythm. When you can get a team that’s used to being in rhythm not in rhythm, that means you’re playing good defense.” Another factor was Maryland’s full- and half-court press packages that forced the Wildcats to work to cross midcourt without incurring a 10-second violation. And once they did, the Terps settled into the type of sticky defense they’ve been known for during Willard’s tenure (fourth in the Big Ten in 2022-23 and first in 2023-24). “I thought the top of the press did a really good job,” he said. “We were able to score, and when we can score consecutive possessions, our defense is really good. In the first half, we struggled to score, turned it over nine times. That’s not where our defense is built, and that’s where we struggled.” As thrilling as the second-half showings by Queen and junior point guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie (10 of 12 points) were, Maryland might not have been able to mount such a comeback if not for the early play of Reese and Rice. Reese scored 11 of his 18 points in the first half on 5 of 8 shooting. Rice dropped nine of his 16 points in the first 20 minutes and was the only player to make a 3-pointer. Related Articles Reese, the 6-9, 252-pound power forward who grew up in Randallstown and graduated from St. Frances, said he needed “to step up to the plate.” “We were kind of lackadaisical, like Coach said,” he added. “Just bringing my energy and being there and holding us and keeping us in the game until guys get comfortable and whatnot. I feel like I did a good job of that, and going into the second half, I did the same thing.” In the second half, Reese corralled six rebounds, including four on the offensive glass. The Terps grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, which they turned into 16 second-chance points, and Villanova coach Kyle Neptune said his team’s inability to outbattle Maryland on the boards proved crucial. “I really think in the second half, it was just the little things — stops and being able to rebound,” he said. “I thought they got way too many second-chance opportunities, especially early in the second half. That kind of gave them some life, and we just didn’t get it done defensively.”

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Oklahoma residents on Sunday mourned the death of former Democratic U.S. Sen. Fred Harris, a trailblazer in progressive politics in the state who ran an unsuccessful presidential bid in 1976. Harris died on Saturday at 94. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * Oklahoma residents on Sunday mourned the death of former Democratic U.S. Sen. Fred Harris, a trailblazer in progressive politics in the state who ran an unsuccessful presidential bid in 1976. Harris died on Saturday at 94. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Oklahoma residents on Sunday mourned the death of former Democratic U.S. Sen. Fred Harris, a trailblazer in progressive politics in the state who ran an unsuccessful presidential bid in 1976. Harris died on Saturday at 94. Democratic Party members across Oklahoma remembered Harris for his commitment to economic and social justice during the 1960s — a period of historical turbulence. Harris chaired the Democratic National Committee from 1969 to 1970 and helped unify the party after its tumultuous national convention in 1968 when protesters and police clashed in Chicago. “Fred Harris showed us what is possible when we lead with both heart and principle. He worked to ensure everyone had a voice and a seat at the table,” said Alicia Andrews, chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party. Harris appeared at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago earlier this year as a guest speaker for the Oklahoma delegation, where he reflected on progress and unity. “Standing alongside him in Chicago this summer was a reminder of how his legacy continues to inspire,” Andrews said. Kalyn Free, a member of the Choctaw nation of Oklahoma and the DNC, said that there is no one else in public service whom she admired more than the former senator. “He was a friend, a mentor, a hero and my True North. Oklahoma and America have lost a powerful advocate and voice,” Free said in a statement. “His work for Indian Country will always be remembered.” Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. “Senator Harris truly was an Oklahoma treasure and was ahead of his time in so many ways,” said Jeff Berrong, whose grandfather served in the state Senate with Harris. “He never forgot where he came from and he always remained focused on building a society that would provide equality of opportunity for all.” Harris served eight years in the state Senate before he was elected to the U.S. Senate, where he served another eight years before his 1976 presidential campaign. State party leaders commemorated his work on the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, or the Kerner Commission, to investigate the 1960s riots. Harris was the last surviving member of the commission. Shortly after his presidential campaign, Harris left politics and moved to New Mexico and became a political science professor at the University of New Mexico. —- Lathan is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Advertisement Advertisement