casework
noun
case·work
ˈkās-ˌwərk 
: social work involving direct consideration of the problems, needs, and adjustments of the individual case (such as a person or family)
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Mental health, addiction, and inequality are all central to the casework of Launch Ministry.
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Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Even as her memos described deportation casework handled by immigration judges, the language echoed criticism Mr. Trump and his aides have directed at the department under the Biden administration, accusing it of being weaponized.
—Devlin Barrett, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2025
The forensic scientist was temporarily removed from casework, attended counseling and then returned to the job, though she was not allowed to work overtime for her first month back, according to the report.
—Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 5 June 2024
Genetic genealogy casework and confirmation testing have shown successful results but can cost up to $10,000 per case, police said.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024
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Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Even as her memos described deportation casework handled by immigration judges, the language echoed criticism Mr. Trump and his aides have directed at the department under the Biden administration, accusing it of being weaponized.
—Devlin Barrett, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2025
The forensic scientist was temporarily removed from casework, attended counseling and then returned to the job, though she was not allowed to work overtime for her first month back, according to the report.
—Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 5 June 2024
Genetic genealogy casework and confirmation testing have shown successful results but can cost up to $10,000 per case, police said.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024
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casework
noun
case·work
ˈkā-ˌswərk
: social work involving close study of the problems and needs of a person or family
Medical Definition
casework
noun
case·work
ˈkā-ˌswərk
: social work involving direct consideration of the problems, needs, and adjustments of the individual case (as a person or family in need of financial or psychiatric aid)
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