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Tens of thousands of Afghans have been scrambling to evacuate the country since the beginning of August, and U.S airlifts out of the main international airport in Kabul have been bottlenecked. Currently, about 28,000 Afghans have fled, and more than 17,000 are planning to resettle in the U.S through the Special Immigrant Visa Program, or SIV.
Online Master of Social Work student Polly Lund, mother of six with a husband in the military, builds her career as a therapist through remote learning.
What resources and support are available when dealing with elder abuse? Learn how to navigate adult protective services in Virginia to get the help you need.
Substance use social workers address a health crisis that affects millions. Find out more about the role and career path of addiction counselors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Social workers ask questions to determine the best results for their clients. Explore evidence-based social work.
Social workers strive to empower individuals so they can overcome personal challenges. Learn about empowerment theory.