Skip to main content

Uncategorized

A social worker provides one-on-one comfort to an older patient in a home setting.

Palliative Care Social Workers: Supporting Patients With Terminal Illnesses

Palliative care social workers support patients with terminal illnesses to increase their quality of life. Find out more about this important social work role.
Bedding on the floor of a homeless shelter.

Faculty Profile: Dr. Maurice Gattis on LGBTQ Youth Homelessness

VCU professor Maurice Gattis researches LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness. Learn more about how academics use social work to support homeless youth.
A social worker in front of a white board conducts a job training session.

The Social Worker’s Role in Reducing Recidivism and Improving Community Reintegration

Formerly incarcerated individuals face numerous hurdles in reentering society. Discover the pivotal role social workers can play in reducing recidivism
A smiling baby in their parent’s lap is examined by a doctor.

The Role of Social Work in Public Health

Social workers are vital public health advocates, particularly in the areas of health education and promotion. Explore the role of social work in public health.
Schoolchildren write in notebooks in an Indian village.

International Social Work: A Growing Field of Practice

How are the values and goals of social work applied on a global scale? Learn more about the importance of international social work and its main tenets.
At a meeting, a human resources manager shakes hands with a colleague across a conference table.

4 Alternative Careers for Social Workers

Social work is a rewarding career, but its transferable skills are also useful in other types of jobs. Explore alternative careers for social workers.
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.
VCU-branded graphic that reads "VCU SSW in the News."

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.