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Adults With Developmental Disabilities As A Health Disparity In The Community, Hillary R. Closs
Adults With Developmental Disabilities As A Health Disparity In The Community, Hillary R. Closs
Social Welfare
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Psychosocial Needs Of Refugees From Burma: A Social Work Perspective, Audrey Tyszka
Psychosocial Needs Of Refugees From Burma: A Social Work Perspective, Audrey Tyszka
Social Welfare
The purpose of this paper is to emphasize the need for increased awareness regarding the psychosocial needs of refugees from Burma and the services they may require. Due to the current influx in resettlement of Burmese refugees, a greater focus needs to be placed on effective social work with culturally diverse groups. Refugees from Burma have experienced an immense amount of trauma and loss, which must be understood in order to foster the recovery process. This paper draws on the literature, my experience as a social work intern at the United States Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), and my …