The Training and Education of Military Social Workers: Interview with Dr. Anthony Hassan
[Episode 68] Today's Social Work Podcast, The Training and Education of Military Social Workers , is the first of a two-part series. Part II, is a discussion of Cultural considerations in military social work. I'm doing this two part series because whether you agree or disagree with America n's involvement in what has now become the longest continuous combat engagement in its 235 year history, "There is an urgent need to understand and engage with the military service members, veterans, their families, and their communities in effective [social work] practices�" ( CSWE, 2010, p. 2 ). I hear some of you right now; I'm reading your thoughts: you don't work for the Veterans Administration; you're not contracted by the military to provide services; you don't wear the uniform and serve in the armed forces. And yet, according to my guest, Anthony Hassan , you could still be a military social worker. According to a 2011 RAND report, "Since October 20