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Grief Counseling Techniques and Interventions in Social Work

Grief has affected many during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about grief counseling techniques and other ways social workers support people suffering a loss.
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Domestic Violence in Virginia: Statistics and Resources

What resources are available to people dealing with domestic violence in Virginia? Learn about empowering support systems that can lead you to a life of safety.
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What Is a VA Social Worker? Understanding Veterans’ Needs

VA social workers are dedicated to military veterans’ health and well-being. Learn more about the skills and knowledge needed to do social work with veterans.
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Social Work Today: Caught in the Middle: The Plight of Crossover Youth

Focusing on the intersection of youth who have spent time in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, Social Work Today magazine’s Winter 2021 cover story features the expert perspectives of VCU School of Social Work alumni Allison Gilbreath and Naomi Sutton Reddish. Gilbreath is policy and programs director at Voices for Virginia’s Children, and Reddish is coordinator of the school’s Child Welfare Stipend Program.
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Understanding Evidence-Based Social Work

Social workers ask questions to determine the best results for their clients. Explore evidence-based social work.
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Empowerment Theory in Social Work

Social workers strive to empower individuals so they can overcome personal challenges. Learn about empowerment theory.
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Understanding Ethical Dilemmas in Social Work

How do professionals confront ethical dilemmas in social work while supporting human rights? To discover more, explore VCU’s Online Master of Social Work.
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Trauma and Substance Use: How Social Workers Can Help

Social workers can help lessen the link between substance use and trauma. Explore the role of substance use social workers and how they help clients.
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Edge Media Network: Shelter Not in Place: Solving the LGBTQ Homeless Epidemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates conditions for LGBTQ youth who are homeless, proposed solutions often fall short, according to Dr. Maurice Gattis, VCU School of Social Work associate professor. “I think more shelters and affordable housing will be created, but it likely won't be enough and there is still no agreed-upon definition of affordable housing. … Public housing is currently being demolished in cities across America without being replaced, which decreases the affordable housing stock.”
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What Is Compassion Fatigue in Social Work?

What is compassion fatigue in social work? Explore the causes of compassion fatigue, as well as tips and strategies for overcoming it and avoiding burnout.