{"title":"Bridging the gaps in service delivery: Using social audit as tool of social work practice – Insights from short-term training course","authors":"Sudhir Maske, Sanjoy Roy, Sharlin Sara Thomas","doi":"10.1177/00208728241267801","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728241267801","url":null,"abstract":"This article explores the learning experience from a comprehensive training program to enhance the understanding and competencies of social work professionals in social audit. The aim is to share the research team and participants’ experience with social work professionals working in the areas of community empowerment, governance, and advocacy globally.","PeriodicalId":47606,"journal":{"name":"International Social Work","volume":"94 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141974295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laura Cordisco Tsai, Sophie Namy, Carmina Charmaine G Domingo, Catherine Carlson
{"title":"Cultural adaptation of a trauma-informed mind-body intervention for survivors of human trafficking","authors":"Laura Cordisco Tsai, Sophie Namy, Carmina Charmaine G Domingo, Catherine Carlson","doi":"10.1177/00208728241269661","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728241269661","url":null,"abstract":"In this Voices from Practice article, we present the process for adapting a 12-week mind-body group mental health intervention from development and implementation in Uganda for implementation with human trafficking survivors in the Philippines. We summarize key steps in the intervention adaptation process, outlining recommendations for other social work practitioners interested in culturally adapting community mental health interventions. This Voices from Practice piece provides guidance to social workers regarding an intentional and client-centered approach to adaptation of interventions across cultural contexts.","PeriodicalId":47606,"journal":{"name":"International Social Work","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141974278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Julie L Drolet, Bonita Lewin, Kamal Khatiwada, Evalyna Bogdan, Elladee Windsor
{"title":"The role of social work practitioners and human service professionals in long-term disaster recovery after the 2016 Alberta wildfires in Canada","authors":"Julie L Drolet, Bonita Lewin, Kamal Khatiwada, Evalyna Bogdan, Elladee Windsor","doi":"10.1177/00208728241269680","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728241269680","url":null,"abstract":"The 2016 Alberta wildfires resulted in widespread destruction of property and displacement of residents. Research aimed to identify the roles and responsibilities of social work practitioners and human service professionals in long-term disaster recovery. This article presents the findings from interviews, focus groups, and a survey with a total of 140 participants in Alberta, Canada. Implications for disaster social work planning, and response and recovery efforts in Canada and internationally, will inform the development of programs and policies to support and make visible the contribution of social workers and human service professionals in long-term disaster recovery.","PeriodicalId":47606,"journal":{"name":"International Social Work","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141915266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rethinking clinical empathy: The relevance of empathy affect in child welfare work in Chile","authors":"Natalia Ruiz-Junco, Javiera Garcia-Meneses","doi":"10.1177/00208728241267885","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728241267885","url":null,"abstract":"This article proposes re-evaluating traditional views of empathy in child welfare work, advocating for recognizing the role of affect in empathic relationships. Traditionally, clinical empathy has been described as a unidirectional relationship where clinical workers must remain neutral, setting aside their perceptual frameworks to become ‘mirrors’ of their clients. Through a grounded theory analysis of data collected in Chile, this article reveals that child welfare workers establish dynamic empathic connections via ‘Empathy Affect’. The study underscores the importance of affective dimensions in social work practice and policy design.","PeriodicalId":47606,"journal":{"name":"International Social Work","volume":"111 3S 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141915259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Álvaro Elices Acero, Juan Mª Prieto-Lobato, Carmen Rodríguez-Sumaza
{"title":"The role of social workers in long-term care for older adults: A mixed-methods systematic review in Europe and North America from 2000 to 2022","authors":"Álvaro Elices Acero, Juan Mª Prieto-Lobato, Carmen Rodríguez-Sumaza","doi":"10.1177/00208728241269670","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728241269670","url":null,"abstract":"Demographic ageing implies increased care needs, in which social workers play a key role. However, knowledge about their practice is limited and fragmented. This mixed-methods systematic review integrates evidence from 19 studies published between 2000 and 2022 on the roles of long-term care social workers in Europe and North America. The findings reveal that service and case management, direct support, personalisation of care and community engagement are leading roles. Limitations with implications for practice are also detected, such as lack of specialisation, paperwork burden, and work overload, which should be overcome to maximise social work’s contribution to care quality.","PeriodicalId":47606,"journal":{"name":"International Social Work","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141915257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carin Björngren Cuadra, Michael Wallengren-Lynch, Yuliia Kokoiachuk, Merja Rapeli
{"title":"Social work students and teachers responding to internally displaced persons’ need of shelter in Ukraine in spring 2022: Service learning and recognition","authors":"Carin Björngren Cuadra, Michael Wallengren-Lynch, Yuliia Kokoiachuk, Merja Rapeli","doi":"10.1177/00208728241267868","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728241267868","url":null,"abstract":"In the spring of 2022, in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, social work teachers and students in Lviv provided shelter support to internally displaced people. This article explores the challenges faced as well as adapting pedagogy to the crisis. An online transnational collaboration and retrospective analysis approach was employed to gather information from the teachers and students. Through a descriptive analysis, informed by Honneth’s theory of recognition and service-learning model pedagogy, the results highlight the complex challenges inherent in humanitarian assistance. This article contributes to a heightened understanding of the role social work plays in armed conflicts.","PeriodicalId":47606,"journal":{"name":"International Social Work","volume":"43 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141915254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A closer look at Thailand’s COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health and education of children with invisible disabilities","authors":"Tavee Cheausuwantavee, Ratirot Chansomdee","doi":"10.1177/00208728241269788","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728241269788","url":null,"abstract":"Health and education services have been critical challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic for children with invisible disabilities in Thailand due to their disabilities, limited access to services, and existing discrimination. The findings highlight the need for comprehensive social work guidelines for similar vulnerable groups and crises in Thailand and others.","PeriodicalId":47606,"journal":{"name":"International Social Work","volume":"57 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141910448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Addressing disaster fatigue: A SAFE framework for enhancing disaster resilience in social work","authors":"Heather Boetto","doi":"10.1177/00208728241269717","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728241269717","url":null,"abstract":"An increase in exposure to successive disaster events is causing widespread adverse impacts on social workers worldwide, resulting in escalated levels of stress and exhaustion. This article examines the concept of disaster fatigue and its impact on social workers engaging in disaster practice. A SAFE framework for addressing disaster fatigue is outlined involving: (S) sustaining self-care; (A) adopting a trauma-informed approach; (F) fostering professional capability; and (E) enhancing disaster preparedness. Implications for social work involve the need to move beyond individualised notions of burnout, compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress towards a collective and multidimensional approach to enhancing disaster resilience.","PeriodicalId":47606,"journal":{"name":"International Social Work","volume":"191 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141904261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Psychological distress, work–family conflict and family life satisfaction: A quantitative study of social workers in the UK","authors":"Selwyn Stanley, Ciaran Murphy, Rachel Brougham, Carly Richardson","doi":"10.1177/00208728241267882","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728241267882","url":null,"abstract":"Frontline social workers work in difficult circumstances with clients who face significant trauma and distress. The increasing turnover of social workers is a matter of concern. This quantitative research explores psychological distress, work–family conflict and family life satisfaction in a sample of 104 social workers in North-West England. The findings revealed significant correlations among the variables. It was seen that family life satisfaction partially mediated the effects of depression on the manifestation of work-to-family conflict. Social work organisations need to introduce measures to enhance work–life balance, reduce psychological distress and promote the well-being of social work practitioners.","PeriodicalId":47606,"journal":{"name":"International Social Work","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141904262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Antonio López-Peláez, Soňa Kalenda Vávrová, Alice Gojová, Amaya Erro-Garcés, Rafael Acebes Valentín
{"title":"Digital social work","authors":"Antonio López-Peláez, Soňa Kalenda Vávrová, Alice Gojová, Amaya Erro-Garcés, Rafael Acebes Valentín","doi":"10.1177/00208728241267804","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728241267804","url":null,"abstract":"Social interaction through technology, professional intervention through digital tools, and reorganization of public and private organizations to digitalize their procedures and work with reliable and robust data are three processes that coexist and feed off each other, giving rise to the development of what has been called digital social work. In this article, we briefly analyze some of the characteristics of digital social work, the challenges faced in digitalized societies, and the broadening of the debate on digital divide, which goes beyond access issues, and focuses on what is now considered a key challenge for social welfare: digital vulnerability.","PeriodicalId":47606,"journal":{"name":"International Social Work","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141899509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}