Category: Veterans

The idea of military services is usually accepted by American society as a privilege and a voluntary responsibility to serve the country. However, not much attention is paid to the things people lose after they return from wars or other activities. Today, veteran homelessness is a burning topic for discussion due to the existing barriers…

Table of Contents Introduction Scope of Problem Previous Findings Critique of Literature Conclusion References Introduction The US government faces many problems, and some of them can be solved quite naturally, but others are acquiring an enormous scale. One of these problems is the vast number of homeless veterans who have returned from various wars. These…

Introduction Transitioning periods are particularly challenging for diverse populations, which makes them important for social work. Among the groups that experience transition, veterans and migrants are noteworthy. Their concerns are similar in many regards, including, for instance, employment and healthcare. However, there are also significant differences that may be connected to different levels of societal…

Summary of the Specialization Plan Purpose The health care sphere is one of the essential elements of social work within communities, as well as on a national scale. In the United States of America, the issues related to the health of the citizens have always been prioritized. However, the recent increase in opioid epidemics rates…

Introduction Right from the beginning of 21st century, there has been certain growth in movements promoting disability rights including that of disabled veterans and has gained weight through political, social and legal channels. As per the disability rights perspective, disabled veterans should be considered as a minority group often facing discrimination as well as unfair…

Table of Contents Introduction Critique Conclusion References Introduction The article used for this essay discusses the experience of veterans of the Second Gulf War in their attempts to enter the workforce. The researchers employ four focus groups that consist of employed and unemployed study subjects to gain an experiential understanding of their experience. Keeling, Ozuna,…

Table of Contents Introduction Critique Conclusion References Introduction The article used for this essay discusses the experience of veterans of the Second Gulf War in their attempts to enter the workforce. The researchers employ four focus groups that consist of employed and unemployed study subjects to gain an experiential understanding of their experience. Keeling, Ozuna,…

The assigned article is a detailed analysis of the main methods to use in conducting a needs assessment for veterans. It provides a sound analysis of the possible data collection methods to use while doing so and outlines key research questions for conducting this analysis. After reading the article, a reader could understand the basis…

The chosen study exemplifies comparative efficacy features. 180 veteran participants with a history of reported substance abuse and acts of aggressive behaviour towards partners and non-partners, were assigned to 3 groups and compared. Over the course of 8 weeks, each group received a treatment intervention strategy unique to that group: Motivational Interviewing- Cognitive Behavioral Treatment…

U.S. Veterans Veterans of the United States Armed Forces are integral to American culture and history. In 2020, roughly 18.2 million veterans, representing 7.0% of the total population were still alive in the United States (Vespa, 2020). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median age of veterans is 64, and the vast majority are…