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In 2020, the population of homeless people grew for the fourth year in a row, and a single night count in January of that year revealed 580,000 people were experiencing homelessness. But while the homelessness crisis is widely acknowledged, a problem that is less recognized is how (and why) LGBTQ+ youth are disproportionately represented among the homeless.
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.
Find out what three professors and experts on leadership; communication; and, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) say on how organizations and leaders can approach the challenging but important work of improving DEI.
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.
Social workers – the largest group of behavioral health providers – can assist those in recovery from substance use who may be struggling during the pandemic, write Dr. Rebecca Gomez, an associate dean and faculty member at VCU, and her co-author. Social workers can validate the additional stress of clients, encourage them to utilize virtual peer supports, and look for early warning signs of new stressors while also encouraging healthy coping strategies.
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.