Showing papers in "International Social Work in 2007"
TL;DR: In this paper, the scope and prospect for effective utilization of social capital in mitigating the consequences of natural disasters that hit coastal regions is examined, and the authors conclude that social capital can be used to mitigate the effects of such disasters.
Abstract: EnglishThis article examines the scope and prospect for effective utilization of social capital in mitigating the consequences of natural disasters that hit coastal regions. The article concludes b...
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine the perspectives of universalism and cultural relativism as applied to ethical decision-making in social work, as valuing both diversity and human rights.
Abstract: EnglishGiven globalization and increasing multiculturalism, growing numbers of social workers face the challenges of respecting culture while upholding professional ethics. This article examines the perspectives of universalism and cultural relativism as applied to ethical decision-making in social work. A moderately universalist stance is recommended for social work, as valuing both diversity and human rights.FrenchFace a la mondialisation et a l'augmentation du multiculturalisme, un nombre croissant de travailleurs sociaux font face a des defis dans un contexte qui demande de tenir compte a la fois du respect culturel et de l'ethique professionnelle. Cet article examine l'application de prises de decisions ethiques dans des perspectives universalistes et de relativisme culturel en travail social. Une position universaliste moderee est recommandee pour le travail social, valorisant a la fois la diversite culturelle et les droits humains.SpanishDada la globalizacion y el multiculturalismo creciente, los t...
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TL;DR: A review of the literature on disaster and community practice is reviewed and some community development and organizing endeavors in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina are described in this article, where community revitalization is a neglected element in disaster recovery.
Abstract: EnglishCommunity revitalization is a neglected element in disaster recovery. The literature on disaster and community practice is reviewed and some community development and organizing endeavors in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina are described. Social work's lack of emphasis on community organizing is a barrier to social development in post-disaster situations. FrenchLa revitalisation communautaire est un facteur ne glige dans la rele ve de catastrophe. L'auteur passe en revue la documentation sur les pratiques communautaires en situations de catastrophe et de crit quelques initiatives de de veloppement et d'organisation communautaires a la Nouvelle-Orle ans apre s le passage de l'ouragan Katerina. L'auteur conclut que le manque d'insistance du travail social sur l'organisation communautaire est un frein au de veloppement social dans des situations post-catastrophe. SpanishUn elemento descuidado en el trabajo de recuperacio n despue s de un desastre es la revitalizacio n comunitaria. Hago una revisio ...
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TL;DR: Homeless youth peer relationships in the USA and South Korea were examined in the context of youth homelessness as a growing global concern, although some aspects of street life transcended culture, individual and group behaviors varied according to perspectives related to individualism or collectivism.
Abstract: Youth homelessness is a growing global concern; thus, homeless youth peer relationships in the U.S. and South Korea were examined. Although some aspects of street life transcended culture; individual and group behaviors varied according to perspectives related to individualism versus collectivism. Service delivery approaches are needed to develop culturally-specific interventions.
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TL;DR: The majority of people who died in the 2004 tsunami were women as discussed by the authors, and women endured rape, and sexual and gender-based violence in camps and places of supposed refuge, and the roles that social workers can take to respond to these issues.
Abstract: The majority of people who died in the 2004 tsunami were women. Women endured rape, and sexual and gender-based violence in camps and places of supposed refuge. Similar reports have come from other disasters. This article examines the roles that social workers can take to respond to these issues.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors show how street children in Accra, Ghana, manage street life by adopting socially constructive strategies, despite difficult circumstances, not all of them manifest antisocial behaviors or hopelessness.
Abstract: EnglishChildren are working and sleeping in the streets of many urban centers. They are sometimes viewed as deviants and often treated with harshness. Despite difficult circumstances, not all of them manifest antisocial behaviors or hopelessness. This study shows how street children in Accra, Ghana, manage street life by adopting socially constructive strategies.FrenchDans un grand nombre de centres urbains, les enfants travaillent et dorment dans les rues. Ils sont parfois percus comme des personnes de viantes et ils sont souvent traite s avec brutalite . En de pit de ces difficulte s, ces enfants ne pre sentent pas tous des comportements antisociaux et ils ne sont pas tous en proie au de sespoir. Cette e tude te moigne de la facon dont les enfants de la rue a Accra, au Ghana, ge rent leurs conditions en adoptant des strate - gies socialement constructives.SpanishNinos se encuentran trabajando y durmiendo en las calles de muchos centros urbanos. Ellos son vistos a veces como desviados y frecuentemente tr...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the ethical implications of UK reliance on overseas trained practitioners are considered, including a Code of Good Practice for ethical recruitment in social work, and the impact of global movement of skilled labour on UK social work.
Abstract: While the global movement of skilled labour is widely documented, there has been little analysis of its significance for UK social work, or for the sending countries involved. The ethical implications of UK reliance on overseas trained practitioners are considered, including a Code of Good Practice for ethical recruitment in social work.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors consider the experience of Canadian social work practicum students in India within the context of the Indian Social Work Training Program (ISMTP) in the US.
Abstract: EnglishUtilizing data derived from Indian field instructors, Indian administrators and students, this article considers the experience of Canadian social work practicum students in India within the...
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TL;DR: This article calls for open-minded, critical research into the history of social work and a recognition of the discontinuities and diversity that are evident in its development and current forms.
Abstract: EnglishThis article calls for open-minded, critical research into the history of social work and a recognition of the discontinuities and diversity that are evident in its development and current f...
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TL;DR: In this article, socia can help those who survive earthquakes to achieve a new equilibrium in their lives, and social workers can help them achieve new equilibrium by providing support in rebuilding their lives.
Abstract: EnglishEarthquake disasters cause a host of hardships Those who survive need support in rebuilding their lives Social workers can help them achieve a new equilibrium This article considers socia
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TL;DR: In this article, social work in Canada and the USA shares a common heritage in the commitment to advancing social and economic justice, and today the capitalist global market and increasing militarization affect social work.
Abstract: EnglishSocial work in Canada and the USA shares a common heritage in the commitment to advancing social and economic justice. Today the capitalist global market and increasing militarization affect...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the tensions associated with politicization, professionalization and commercialization in the fields of values, social service delivery, social work practice and curriculum development in China.
Abstract: EnglishSocial work education in China has developed dramatically over the past decade. However, because of its unique social, cultural and political back-ground and contexts, its current and future development faces tensions associated with politicization, professionalization and commercialization in the fields of values, social service delivery, social work practice and curriculum development.FrenchL'enseignement du travail social a pris un essor considerable en Chine au cours de la derniere decennie. Toutefois, compte tenu du caractere unique des dimensions sociales, politiques et culturelles du contexte chinois, son developpement actuel et futur fait face a des tensions liees a la politicisation, la professionnalisation et la commercialisation au plan des valeurs, de l'offre des services sociaux, de meme qu'aux plans de la pratique du service social et de son developpement.SpanishLa educacion en trabajo social en China se ha desarrollado dramaticamente durante la decada pasada. Sin embargo, en virtud d...
TL;DR: In this paper, the practice of using child soldiers is examined in the light of the structural elements that facilitate and perpetuate this form of institutionalized child abuse, based on a structural model.
Abstract: EnglishIn this article the practice of using child soldiers is examined in the light of the structural elements that facilitate and perpetuate this form of institutionalized child abuse. Based on n...
TL;DR: Despite its democratic veneer, the concept of civil society is being utilized by international financial institutions and governments as a cover for privatizing health and welfare services both in the South and in much of the North as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: EnglishSocial workers need to be wary of an uncritical acceptance of the concept of civil society. Despite its democratic veneer it is being utilized by international financial institutions and governments as a cover for privatizing health and welfare services both in the South and in much of the North.FrenchLes travailleurs sociaux doivent se montrer prudents envers l’acception non critique de la notion de socie te civile. En de pit de son vernis de mocratique, ce terme est en fait utilise par les institutions financie res internationales et les gouvernements pour masquer la re alite de la privatisation des services de sante et d’aide sociale dans les pays du Sud ainsi que dans bon nombre de pays du Nord.SpanishTrabajo social necesita ser cauto de la aceptacio n sin criticismo del concepto de sociedad civil. A pesar de su apariencia democra tica el concepto ha sido utilizado por instituciones financieras internacionales y gobiernos para ocultar la privatizacio n de salud y servicios sociales tanto en el ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe the breakdown in social capital and links are made between the sustainment of social capital, the social work role and the role of social workers in disaster relief.
Abstract: EnglishA massive earthquake devastated the city of Bam in Iran in 2003. The survivors became rapidly disenfranchised from the relief efforts and social capital diminished significantly. This article details the breakdown in social capital and links are made between the sustainment of social capital and the social work role. FrenchEn 2003, un tremblement de terre de grande magnitude a de vaste la ville de Bam en Iran. Les survivants ont vite e te mis a l'e cart des efforts de rele ve et le capital social a diminue de facon significative. Cet article rend compte de l'effritement du capital social et e tablit des liens entre le maintien du capital social et le role du travail social. SpanishEn 2003 un fuerte terremoto devasto la ciudad de Bam, Iran. A los supervivientes se les corto muy rapidamente la ayuda de emergencia y como consecuencia el capital social disminuyo significativamente. Se describe el deterioro del capital social y se conexiona el trabajo social con el sostenimiento del capital social.
TL;DR: Using a case study of American social work literature, the authors questioned the existence of a monolithic system of western knowledge in the Chinese social work education system, which is portrayed as monolithic entity.
Abstract: EnglishDespite the fast development of social work education, scholars in China are eager to import and adapt western social work knowledge which is portrayed as a monolithic entity. Using a case study of American social work literature, we question the existence of a monolithic system of western knowledge.FrenchEn de pit du developpement rapide de la formation en travail social, les etudiants chinois sont presse s d’importer et d’adapter le savoir occidental en matiere de travail social, qui est de crit comme une entite monolithique. Apartir d’une e tude de cas s’appuyant sur de la documentation ame ricaine en travail social, on s’interroge sur l’existence d’un systeme monolithique de savoir occidental.SpanishA pesar del acelerado desarrollo de la ensen anza del trabajo social, los estudiantes en China tienen muchas ganas de importar y adaptar el conocimiento del trabajo social occidental, el cual es descrito como una entidad monolitica. Utilizando un estudio de caso de la literatura del trabajo social a...
TL;DR: In this article, a growing recognition in Vietnam (since the 1986 economic reforms) that professional social work is required to respond effectively to social problems has been expressed, and there has been a growing acceptance in Vietnam that professional Social Work is required.
Abstract: EnglishThere has been a growing recognition in Vietnam (since the 1986 economic reforms) that professional social work is required to respond effectively to social problems. This article presents f...
TL;DR: In this article, human-made disasters caused by deliberate actions represent an equally important dimension of human suffering from natural events, and the idea of disaster is usually associated with human suffering.
Abstract: EnglishThe idea of disaster is usually associated with human suffering from natural events. However, human-made disasters caused by deliberate actions represent an equally important dimension of di...
TL;DR: The draft National Family Policy of South Africa contains pervasive conservative discourses which have a serious negative impact on both social welfare and the social work profession as mentioned in this paper, which is a serious concern.
Abstract: EnglishThe draft National Family Policy of South Africa contains pervasive conservative discourses which have a serious negative impact on both social welfare and the social work profession. The NF...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors explore the concept of social capital in overcoming poverty and analyze its application in the Latin American region, concluding that poverty has declined in most Latin American countries since 2002.
Abstract: EnglishPoverty reduction remains one of the main challenges globally. New measures indicate that poverty has declined in most Latin American countries since 2002. Some countries have pioneered new poverty policies and programs, including components of social capital. This paper explores the concept of social capital in overcoming poverty and analyzes its application in the Latin American region.FrenchLa re duction de la pauvrete demeure un enjeu crucial a l’e chelle de la plane te. Des donne es re ve lent que la pauvrete a diminue dans les pays d’Ame rique Latine depuis 2002. Certains pays ont mis de l’avant de nouvelles politiques anti-pauvrete , y compris des e le ments du capital social. Cette e tude examine le concept de capital social associe a la lutte contre la pauvrete et en analyse l’application en Ame rique Latine.SpanishReduccio n de la pobreza continu a siendo un desafio globalmente. Indicadores sugieren que la pobreza ha declinado en la mayoria de los paises de Ame rica Latina desde 2002. Alg...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors illustrate how social work principles, servicing people in need, affirming individuality and using relationships are utilized in an American Red Cross program in Greater New York to help workers to better manage common stress.
Abstract: EnglishThis article illustrates how social work principles, servicing people in need, affirming individuality and using relationships are utilized in an American Red Cross program in Greater New York to help workers to better manage common stress. It also highlights implications for disaster providers, social work practitioners, administrators and educators. FrenchCet article illustre comment un programme de la Croix-Rouge ame ricaine dans la grande re gion de New York fait appel aux principes du travail social etre au service des personnes dans le besoin, affirmer l'individualite et utiliser les relations pour aider les travailleurs a mieux ge rer leur stress. Il explique aussi comment ces principes peuvent s'appliquer aux fournisseurs en situation de catastrophe, aux praticiens du travail social, aux administrateurs et aux e ducateurs.SpanishSe demuestra co mo un programa de la Cruz Roja de Ame rica en Nueva York, usando los principios del trabajo social (servicio a gente necesitada, respeto al individu...
TL;DR: Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, neoconservative intellectuals and policy makers have promoted a unipolarist position which prescribes a new, unilateral role for the government of the United States as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: EnglishFollowing the collapse of the Soviet Union, neoconservative intellectuals and policy makers have promoted a unipolarist position which prescribes a new, unilateral role for the government of...
TL;DR: In this article, a survey of 215 social work students from Hong Kong involved in disaster relief was conducted and the hypothesis that social workers' competence in international disaster relief work involves making expedient use of services and resources was developed.
Abstract: EnglishSocial workers' competence in international disaster relief work involves making expedient use of services and resources. Their competence develops from their individual autonomy and experiences of empowerment. The hypothesis in this article was developed from a survey of 215 social work students from Hong Kong involved in disaster relief. FrenchLa compe tence des travailleurs sociaux en contexte de rele ve de catastrophe internationale de pend de leur aptitude a exploiter efficacement les services et les ressources disponibles. Cette compe tence se de veloppe a partir de leur autonomie personnelle et de leurs expe riences d'empowerment. Ce sont les hypothe ses pose es dans cet article, re sultat d'une enquete aupre s de 215 e tudiants de Hong Kong en travail social ayant participe a la rele ve du sinistre. SpanishLa competencia de los trabajadores sociales durante desastres internacionales consiste en utilizar pronto y eficazmente servicios y recursos. Su competencia es funcio n de su autonomia y ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors identify the elements of a community-building approach which achieved sustainable outcomes for individuals and communities in Mindanao, Philippines where hundreds of thousands of people were displaced during armed conflict between 2000 and 2003.
Abstract: EnglishFacilitating participation with people displaced due to internal armed conflict is a core challenge in community building. The case study presented in this article identifies the elements of a community-building approach which achieved sustainable outcomes for individuals and communities in Mindanao, Philippines where hundreds of thousands of people were displaced during armed conflict between 2000 and 2003.FrenchInciter la participation de personnes de placees a la suite d'un conflit interieur arme pour reconstruire la communaute represente un de fi de taille. La presente etude de cas identifie les elements d'une approche de developpement communautaire qui a obtenu des re sultats durables aupre` s de personnes et de communautes de Mindanao aux Philippines ou des centaines de milliers de personnes furent de placees durant les conflits, entre 2000 et 2003.SpanishUn reto central en la creacio n de una comunidad es el facilitar la participacion de la gente que ha sido desplazada a causa del conflicto ...
TL;DR: In this article, a comparative analysis of the Violence Against Women Act (VAW) and the Protection Act (PAW) is presented, providing social work and research implications, with the aim of comparing the two laws.
Abstract: EnglishViolence against women is a major public health and human rights crisis affecting women from all countries. This article presents a comparative policy analysis of the Violence Against Women Act (USA) and the Protection Act (South Korea), providing social work and research implications.FrenchLa violence faite aux femmes est un fleau affectant les femmes de tous les pays, qui constitue un important probleme de sante publique tout en allant a l’encontre des droits humains. Cette etude presente une analyse comparee de deux lois, la Violence Against Women Act (E .-U.) et la Protection Act (Coree du Sud), et tire des conclusions utiles pour le travail social et la recherche dans ce domaine.SpanishLa violencia contra las mujeres supone un importante problema de salud publica y derechos humanos que afecta a las mujeres de todos los paises. Este trabajo presenta un analisis comparativo de las politicas Accion de Violencia contra las Mujeres (EUA) y Accion de Proteccion (Corea del Sur) en el que se implica a...
TL;DR: In this paper, the views of undergraduate social work students and practitioners in Barbados regarding the need for training in disaster management are discussed, and the findings were used to highlight implications for education, training, practice and research in social work.
Abstract: EnglishThe views of undergraduate social work students and practitioners in Barbados regarding the need for training in disaster management are discussed. Data were collected through questionnaires and the findings were used to highlight implications for education, training, practice and research in social work. High-quality training is needed.FrenchCet article explore le point de vue de praticiens et d'e tudiants de premier cycle en travail social de la Barbade concernant le besoin de formation en gestion des catastrophes. Les donne es ont e te recueillies par voie de questionnaires et les conclusions indiquent des pistes d'action en ce qui a trait a l'enseignement, la formation, la pratique et la recherche en travail social. Il en ressort qu'une formation de haut niveau s'impose.SpanishEn este articulo, exploramos las perspectivas de los estudiantes y practicantes de trabajo social en Barbados, relativas a la necesidad de entrenamiento en el manejo del desastre. Obtuvimos los datos a trave s de cuestion...
TL;DR: This article presents a five-step model for establishing participatory research reflecting the principles of collaboration between researchers and community partners from experience gained in the preliminary phases of an international research project on HIV/AIDS work in Brazil.
Abstract: EnglishThis article presents a five-step model for establishing participatory research reflecting the principles of collaboration between researchers and community partners. Theoretical discussion is illustrated from experience gained in the preliminary phases of an international research project on HIV/AIDS work in Brazil. The congruence with social work values is noted.FrenchCet article presente un modele en cinque etapes d'etablissement d'une recherche participative. Ce modele reflete des principes de collaboration entre chercheurs et partenaires communautaires. L'experience de la phase preparatoire d'un projet de recherche internationale en lien avec le travail se le VIH/SIDA au Bresil en illustre les fondements theoriques. La congruence avec le travail social est notee.SpanishSe presenta un modelo de cinco fases para establecer investigacion participativa, modelo que refleja los principios de colaboracion entre los investigardores y los miembros de la comunidad. La teoria se ilustra con la experienci...
TL;DR: In this paper, the contributions of editorials and articles published in 50 years of International Social Work to knowledge about international social work and about the profession in general are analyzed and analyzed.
Abstract: EnglishThis article analyzes the contributions of editorials and articles published in 50 years of International Social Work to knowledge about international social work and about the profession in...