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Social Work and Disasters - A Handbook for Practice (Paperback)
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Social Work and Disasters - A Handbook for Practice (Paperback)
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Disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity across the
world, causing significant destruction to individuals and
communities. Yet many social workers are ill-prepared for the
demands of this field of practice. This book discusses the role of
social workers in disaster work, including in
disaster-preparedness, during the disaster and in post-disaster
practice. It addresses the complexities of social work disaster
practice, noting the need for social workers to understand the
language of trauma and to respond effectively. The authors discuss
disaster theory and practice, drawing out elements of practice at
macro-, meso- and micro-levels and at various stages of the
disaster. They examine the factors that shape vulnerability in
disasters and draw out the possibility of post-traumatic growth.
The final section discusses strategies for self-care in disaster
practice, noting the organisational and personal strategies that
can be adopted to facilitate the wellbeing of workers in the field.
With real-life case studies from top scholars in the field, this
book is essential reading for social work practitioners working in
the field of disaster practice, as well as social work students and
academics. It will also be useful to other health professionals who
wish to understand this field of practice.
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