Karen Smith Rotabi

TL;DR: The reality that social work is a global profession is explored in this article, where a broadening of social work education, moving beyond the traditional conception of "internationalized" to a "globalized" social work curriculum is explored.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors evaluate both the strengths and weaknesses of the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption in achieving this purpose and also in protecting a second vulnerable population, birth families.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a conceptual model for international learning, based on an ethical framework founded on personal values and supported by traditional ethical principles and values, including social justice and human rights, community capacity, dignity and worth of the person, self-determination, boundaries, competence, facilitated learn ing in a safe environment and integrity.

TL;DR: A brief history of ICA and ethical dilemmas and human rights concerns and explores global surrogacy, starting with surrogacy practices in India, is presented in this paper, with concerns about informed consent in the context of poverty and human human rights abuses, including human trafficking and violence against women.

TL;DR: The authors explore the ironic juxtaposition of benefits and harms associated with orphan tourism to the various stakeholders and examine social work implications in the policy, practice and research arenas.