SOCIAL WORK WITH THE MILITARY PERSONNEL AND VETERANS OF THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR

The article examines the main functions of a social worker in their help to military personnel and war veterans. The first one is the diagnostic function of a social worker, the essence of which is outlined in assessing the needs of each military man and veteran, determining the list of necessary social services. The author also determines the capabilities of society to provide the necessary services. The prognostic function in social work with the military and veterans is to predict the results of the impact of certain methods of work on the client, taking into account social, economic, and cultural changes. The preventive function of a social worker in working with military personnel and veterans includes prevention of social, psychological, physical, and economic problems. The informational function aims to provide military personnel and veterans with information that will help solve problems of social functioning and integration. This includes information about the types of services, organizations that provide them, forms and methods of overcoming various problems. The communicative function is to provide up-to-date information on rights, social services, rehabilitation programs, employment opportunities and other forms of support. The social and therapeutic function of social workers is focused on the use of various therapeutic methods in working with military personnel and veterans: fairy tale therapy, equine-assisted therapy, sports, music therapy, imagery therapy, cansterapy, kinesitherapy, etc. The security and protection function is aimed at providing legal, social and psychological protection. This includes legal consultations, social support in cooperation with various state institutions, assistance in obtaining social services; combating discrimination against military personnel and veterans; and organizing professional legal assistance. The social and domestic function of a social worker can be help in cleaning the home, cooking, escorting to medical institutions, adaptation of living space for comfortable living, support and management of finances, organization of leisure time, social activity, psychological support, organization of interaction with relatives, etc.