DSW Candidate – Jaque Barr, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
The Critical Need for Formalized Military, Cultural Competency Training for Social Workers to Bridge Gaps in Effective Support for Military-Affiliated Populations
DSW Candidate – Jaque Barr, CAPTAIN US ARMY, LCSW
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
The Critical Need for Formalized Military, Cultural Competency Training for Social Workers to Bridge Gaps in Effective Support for Military-Affiliated Populations
This presentation delves into innovative strategies for adapting social work practices to better align with the realities of military life and effectively support military-affiliated individuals.
Central to this research is implementing cultural competency training for social work professionals. This training equips practitioners with essential skills to understand and address the unique challenges military community members face. By integrating military life familiarization, evidence-based interventions, and principles of social justice, social workers can effectively bridge significant gaps in care and advocacy.
The presentation offers actionable insights aimed at enhancing social work education and practice. It underscores the importance of fostering allyship and advocacy to serve military populations better while promoting holistic outcomes that support mental health, reintegration, and overall well-being.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the behavioral health needs of service members, their families, and veterans, the limitations of current approaches, and the significance of culturally competent care. This session seeks to empower social work professionals to effect meaningful change, cultivating a more inclusive and effective support system for those who serve.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Understand the behavioral health challenges for this population.
- Recognize the need for cultural competence for this population.
- Integrate military life familiarization.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
