Integrative Social Work Practice with Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Other Forcibly Displaced Persons

This textbook provides theoretical and clinical knowledge needed by social workers and other practitioners involved in humanitarian emergency response, weaving together micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice into integrated social work practice. It covers topics such as social work with displaced children, women, LGBTQI+, asylum seekers, return and reintegration of displaced populations, and reconstruction in post-conflict societies. It is adoptable as a primary text for MSW and doctoral elective courses on global social work or international social work practice with persecuted and forcibly displaced people, and can be supplemental reading for required courses for migration and forced displacement majors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 527 pages
Publication date: 26 November 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive textbook offers theoretical and clinical expertise essential for social workers and other practitioners engaged in humanitarian emergency response. Social workers, thanks to their holistic training, are well-suited for coordinating and leading roles in this interdisciplinary field. The book seamlessly integrates micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice to form a unified approach to social work practice. It provides a historical account of humanitarian emergencies, explores social work frameworks and principles, and reviews existing best practices at the clinical, community, and policy levels. This grounding in historical frameworks and innovative responses to the complexity of humanitarian emergencies sets the stage for the field of social work.

The contributors, drawn from diverse global perspectives, bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. They incorporate best practices while also addressing gaps in awareness, knowledge, and skills observed and studied worldwide. The topics covered in this textbook are diverse and impactful, including:

Social Work with Displaced Children, Women, LGBTQI+, Asylum Seekers: Addressing the unique challenges faced by these vulnerable populations during emergencies.

Return and Reintegration of Displaced Populations and Reconstruction in Post-conflict Societies: Exploring strategies for rebuilding communities and promoting social cohesion after conflict.

Culture, Trauma, and Loss: Integrative Social Work Practice with Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Understanding the impact of culture, trauma, and loss on individuals and communities, and developing effective interventions.

Clinical Social Work Practice with Forcibly Displaced Persons: Grounding clinical practice in human rights and social justice principles, with a focus on the well-being of forcibly displaced persons.

Integrative Social Work Practice with Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Other Forcibly Displaced Persons: Providing comprehensive support and interventions to forcibly displaced populations, including refugees and asylum seekers.

This textbook is an invaluable resource for MSW and doctoral elective courses on global social work or international social work practice with persecuted and forcibly displaced people. It is also suitable for clinical social work or policy courses, and can be used as supplemental reading for courses related to migration and forced displacement. The textbook's accessibility and comprehensive coverage make it a valuable tool for practitioners, academics, and students alike, as they strive to improve the lives of those affected by humanitarian emergencies.

Weight: 982g
Dimension: 162 x 243 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031125997
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023