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of Social Work Articles

In our article library, you can find insights and news about our M.S.W. online option and read profiles of our expert faculty. You can also gain a deeper understanding of clinical social work, potential career paths and the myriad ways that the VCU Social Work program’s graduates are making a positive impact on the lives of individuals, families and communities.

Online Master
of Social Work Articles

In our article library, you can find insights and news about our M.S.W. online option and read profiles of our expert faculty. You can also gain a deeper understanding of clinical social work, potential career paths and the myriad ways that the VCU Social Work program’s graduates are making a positive impact on the lives of individuals, families and communities.

VCU MSW Alum, Nina Rhys.

“The Most Rewarding Work I’ve Ever Done”: A Conversation with M.S.W. Alum Nina Rhys

Nina Rhys, a clinical social worker, shares her experience in VCU’s online Master of Social Work program and insights from more than 25 years in health care.
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A couple seated side by side at a desk visits a social worker.

Promoting Economic Well-Being Through Social Work

Social workers play an important role in helping people establish economic well-being. Explore what economic well-being is and how social workers assist.
A corporate social worker sits next to an employee and listens to them speak at a desk near an open laptop.

Corporate Social Workers: The Role of Social Work in Business

Companies are increasingly concerned with social responsibility. Discover how corporate social workers help businesses act more ethically and responsibly.
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Mer Francis shares the ways telehealth services help make addiction care more equitable.

Addiction is a massive problem in the United States. It can affect any family, regardless of their status or income level. Underserved groups carry most of the addiction burden due to the low availability of help and resources. Telehealth is helping to change that. Meredith “Mer” W. Francis, MSW, PhD, assistant professor at the VCU School of Social Work, shares how telehealth services provide treatment that is more accessible to these groups and shows similar outcomes as in-person services.
A domestic violence social worker takes notes during a meeting with three family members.

What Does a Domestic Violence Social Worker Do?

Domestic violence affects millions of people. Explore the role of domestic violence social workers and how they provide support, from counseling to advocacy.
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Matt Bogenschutz offers insight about what CARD’s bankruptcy means for the autism industry.

While the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is one of the largest companies operating in the autism space, its bankruptcy shouldn’t be used as a bellwether for autism therapy’s future outlook. Matt Bogenschutz, associate professor at the School of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University, told BHB that the growing autism rate, advances in understanding of the condition, and improved related therapies should mean continued demand for services.
A social worker takes notes on a clipboard while interviewing a smiling family of four.

Benefits of Using an Ecomap in Social Work

Understanding a client’s relationships is critical for a social worker. Explore what an ecomap is, how to use ecomaps in social work and ecomap examples.