41.   He won early release from prison despite recommendations against it from some case workers.

42.   Herbert said case workers from the International Rescue Committee check apartments before and after refugees move in, and work with apartment complexes to maintain standards.

43.   Maloney said a rising demand for social services coupled with staff and funding cuts has increased pressure on remaining case workers.

44.   Many of them were case workers.

45.   The process usually drags on another year or two because of bureaucratic red tape, said Kevin Studds, a Prisoners Abroad case worker.

46.   The teams generally consist of a case worker, a mental health professional and sometimes a physical health expert.

47.   Under the legislation, case workers would be required to check on patients to ensure they are taking their prescriptions.

48.   Welfare case workers help identify victims, then refer them to programs offering support and guidance.