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Misdiagnosis and mistreatment of trauma-related symptoms are common. Explore trauma-informed practice in social work.

The Pixar movie Onward features an openly gay character, Officer Specter. But Dr. Maurice Gattis, VCU School of Social Work associate professor, says the significance is diminished by a bit role with only a few seconds of screen time. “The superficial nature of the relationship may be a letdown for the … LGBTQ+ community. …”

LGBTQIA+ social work addresses the marginalization experienced by the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn to support this group.

Social workers support individuals from all backgrounds, cultures and walks of life. Learn more about the importance of cultural competence in social work.

With the surgeon general of California pushing an unprecedented plan to implement universal screenings for childhood trauma for children in the state’s Medicaid program, VCU School of Social Work associate professor Dr. Sunny Shin sees a model for the nation. “If all the country’s children could undergo developmentally appropriate screenings for what we in the medical and social work communities call adverse childhood experiences,” he writes, “I suggest, based on my research, millions of tax dollars could be saved every year, premature deaths and diseases could be prevented and schools would be healthier, happier places for students and teachers.”