In an era where the fabric of society is increasingly frayed by polarization, hate, and violent extremism—underpinned by increased loneliness, us-versus-them thinking, technological advancements in the digital realm, and global crises—the role and emerging leadership of social work in countering these forces emerges not only as a professional duty but as a profound ethical commitment. It was the objective of this book to illuminate the transformative potential of social work in providing holistic services, social reintegration, and psychosocial support to individuals at-risk of radicalization as well as individuals already engaged and entrenched in violent extremism, all the while keeping family-based approaches and multi-sectoral contexts in mind. Herein lies a timely and critical opportunity for social work faculties and colleges to enhance their curricula by integrating comprehensive training on preventing and countering violent extremism and to advance research in this emerging social work field. Practicing social workers similarly require specialized education on radicalization processes and effective multi-sectoral collaboration. Equipping social workers with the knowledge and skills to navigate these complex environments will enable them to contribute meaningfully to countering violent extremism (CVE) initiatives and foster safer, more resilient communities. For the CVE field in general, proactively integrating social workers and drawing on social work scholarship can substantially enhance the effectiveness and ethical grounding of prevention and intervention efforts, while also contributing to the professionalization and institutional maturity of the field; the lessons from this book highlight that there are now a series of evidence-based models rooted in social work principles that should be top of mind for CVE practitioners, researchers, and policymakers. Building on the preceding chapters, this Outlook outlines the competencies, curricular innovations, and research frontiers that will position social work as a normative compass for CVE practice over the next decade.