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Military social work and working with veterans
For students who may be undecided about which direction to take in their social work career, here’s a look at what it’s like to work with veterans. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about 11 percent of the adult homeless population are veterans. Many of them are male and suffer from mental illness, […]
June 15th, 2016
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Social work and law: a holistic approach to helping those in need
In the world of social work, helping those in need is not always a matter of just providing social services. Sometimes, a case may involve legal issues such as evictions or domestic abuse requiring the help of legal professionals. Recognizing the need for a multi-dimensional approach to helping the most disadvantaged members of our society […]
May 16th, 2016
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Social work and advocacy
As social justice is one of the core values of the social work profession, it’s no surprise that many social work organizations and practitioners play a significant role in advocacy. Generally, the goal of advocacy is to boost public support for a given cause with the aim of influencing policy. For example, the National Association […]
February 24th, 2016
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