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Remembering Unsung Black Social Work Pioneer Lester Blackwell Granger

Social Work Blog

military after World War II. Granger served in the military during World War I and experienced first-hand the racism inflicted on Black soldiers who fought for freedom abroad, only to return to home to second-class citizenship and even violence in the form of lynching. Truman administration. Source: U.S. National Archives.

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Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health: An Overview

Relias

Military personnel put their lives on the line for their country. Healthcare professionals need to have a clear understanding of the ways that military experiences and culture can affect the health and well-being of veterans. One study found that 30% of suicides among military personnel could be attributed to substance use.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

1 Although PTSD has commonly been associated with the military and veteran populations, it affects people of all ages, communities, gender, and social economic background. This event is open to the public and intended for behavioral health/healthcare providers who treat military personnel, veterans, and their families.

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Lessons from some extraordinary investigative journalism by The Associated Press

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

military raid that killed her parents and five siblings. military hospital, she had gone to live with her cousin and his wife, this newlywed couple. Armed Forces, appealed to high-ranking Trump administration officials and turned to small-town courts to adopt the baby, unbeknownst to the Afghan couple raising her 7,000 miles away.

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Technology Disruption Readiness Plan: A Best Practice for the Social Work Classroom

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

serious illness and military deployment) or community-level crises such as natural disasters. Your institution may already offer guidance or have policies established – please check with your administrators, online learning specialists, and offices of disability services. They might have additional ideas for you.

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Predictors of veterans’ well-being after leaving service

Society of Clinical Psychology

Although many individuals do well after leaving the military, the transition from military to civilian life can be challenging for some military veterans. Understanding how veterans fare when they leave service is important to inform early intervention and prevention efforts. Implications.

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A Good Day for the Rule of Law

Beyond Advocacy

The bill also includes military and economic support for Israel and Ukraine. Things are not looking any better for Haley for the February 24 South Carolina primary, where Trump is leading Haley 58 percent to 32 percent, the state where Haley spent six years as governor before joining the Trump administration as United Nations Ambassador.