Event date: 1/27/2023 Export event Mark Wills / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Categories: Uncategorized Social Workers Supporting Communities: Afghan Refugees & U.S. Resettlement NASW California 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. PacificIn summer 2021, the U.S. withdrew their military presence from Afghanistan and shortly after, the Taliban took control of the capital, Kabul. Over 78,000 Afghan citizens were evacuated from Afghanistan to the United States. Individuals and families are being resettled throughout the country, and a variety of organizations are helping to support their adjustment to life in a new society. This webinar seeks to equip social workers with the knowledge and skills to provide people-centered and trauma-informed assistance to this population. This event is open to all, and free to attend. This program is made possible through a grant from the U.S. Administration for Children and Families.Join us for this free interactive webinar and learn:Key dimensions of what led to the emergency evacuation of Afghan citizens;The unique biopsychosocial factors that affect this group;Community-based and government organizations assisting through resettlement programs and efforts; andOpportunities for social workers to support Afghan resettled and repatriated communities.1.5 CEUs availableRegister for Social Workers Supporting Communities: Afghan Refugees & U.S. Resettlement at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e2vvgMd3SwONxux_kYhMOA. Previous Article Social Work Policy Consortium: Where Do Social Workers Fit In? Next Article Disrupting the Connection: Social Media and Adolescent Exploitation Print 1146 Tags: virtual continuing education webinar chapter california Related articles Diversity, Equity, and Social Work: Continual Improvement Webinar Borderless Care: Navigating Transnational Caregiving in a Globalized World Cultural Humility: A Practice of Curiosity and Accountability for Social Workers Social Workers’ Role in Addressing Harmful Substance Use Emotional Intelligence in Social Work: Strengthening Professional Practice