Social Work and the Global Refugee Crisis
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The scale of the global refugee crisis is staggering. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) website, by the end of 2021, 89.3 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of conflict, persecution, and violence or human rights violations.
Description/Overview
More specifically, 27.1 million people identified as refugees while 53.2 million identify as internally displaced people. With the increase in refugees from war-torn countries like Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Syria resettling into the United States, social workers must be equipped to address the unique challenges facing refugees in practice and policy contexts.
This interactive webinar, informative in nature, informs participants on the scope of the global refugee crisis, exploring the current policies and laws that directly impact refugees from war-torn countries. This workshop also provides an overview of the U.S. refugee resettlement process. Finally, this workshop explores the critical role of social workers to address the specific needs of newly resettled refugees, drawing on current research findings to support refugee families.
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Identify at least four (4) legal terms pertaining to refugees.
- Describe the U.S. refugee resettlement process.
- Describe the role of social workers to support newly resettled refugees in the U.S.
Tuition:
$80 – Regular
$60 – Alumni,Field Instructor, FFL, Adjunct
$45 – Veteran/ AUSSW Students
Faculty Bio:
Dr. Ashley E. Cureton

Adelphi University School of Social Work is an approved provider for continuing education credits for the following:
- Social Workers
- LMHC
- LMFT
- CASAC Renewal upon approval
- APA Psychology
- LCAT
- NYSED Psychology
Successful completion for the award of approved continuing education credits requires attendance at the entire training/workshop and submission of a completed evaluation form.
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Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made seven working days or fewer before the event for any reason—or for no-shows. We can provide credit towards a future workshop up to 24 hours before the event. After that, no credit will be issued.
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