Unsettling Human Rights History in Social Work Education: Seeing Intersectionality

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadaya A. Brantley ◽  
Gabrielle Nicolini ◽  
Karen E. Kirkhart
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Human Rights History ◽  
Work Education

scholarly journals A Social Work Education Grounded in Human Rights

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lanelle E. Quzack ◽  
Grace Picard ◽  
Stacie M. Metz ◽  
Christina M. Chiarelli-Helminiak
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Work Education

scholarly journals Analyzing the Integration of Human Rights into Social Work Education

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Paulette Andrea Henry
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Collective Responsibility ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Work Education ◽  
The University

<p>The understanding of human rights are important to social work education and practice especially since the global definition of social work highlights the dual role of social work as a practice based profession and academic discipline emphasizing the principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversity. Concomitantly, social work education must ensure that students know and understand human rights laws especially since human rights are inherent to all human beings and are often expressed and guaranteed by international law which Governments are expected to uphold. Social workers have a commitment as duty bearers in supporting governments in the upholding of those agreements pertinent to the wellbeing of the people. Using the University of Guyana as a frame of reference this paper examined students’ knowledge on international agreements prior to leaving the University since these laws not only speak to nation states but to universal practices and many social work issues transcend borders. This paper utilized a mixed method approach to ascertain students’ awareness of international human rights laws and their perceptions on the applicability to practice. The findings show that there is limited knowledge amongst social work students on human rights covenants and conventions. This assessment is instructive to social work educators locally and internationally pointing to the need for integration into the curricula. It is imperative that generalist practitioners leave the University with a clear understanding of these laws as many practice issues are transnational. There will be the need for international social work to be a taught course for undergraduates training to become generalist practitioners.</p>

scholarly journals Educating the Next Generation of Human Rights Advocates and Defenders

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 371-393
Author(s):  
Robin Deluca-Acconi ◽  
Suzanne L. Velazquez ◽  
Stephen Rabeno ◽  
Warren Graham
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Collaborative Practice ◽  
Human Rights Education ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Work Education

Defending human rights requires professionals to be unrelenting in the pursuit of systemic change. It requires the collaboration of varied professions bringing together their expertise to challenge the system of domination that has led to subjugation. Interprofessional education and collaborative practice (IPE) is a powerful tool where human rights defenders and advocates from different disciplines can learn from each other and advocate for change. This is an overview of an innovative collaboration between Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Human Rights and Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare (SBUSSW) BSW Program. It will illustrate the way the RFK Human Rights’ human rights education program, Speak Truth To Power (STTP) is being adapted to baccalaureate social work education. Included is the method that the SBUSSW incorporates the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) competencies in a human rights context through the partnership with RFK Human Rights

Inherent Requirements and Social Work Education

2019 ◽  
pp. 57-73
Author(s):  
Steve Boucher
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Disability Rights ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Access And Equity ◽  
Work Education

The aim of this chapter is to contribute to addressing issues of access and equity in social work education for people with mental health disabilities. The objective is to carefully consider the introduction of inherent requirements in universities, and particularly in relation to social work education, in Australia. A targeted review of relevant literature including legislation, policy, and practice standards frameworks identifies the parameters of inherent requirements and possible areas of discrimination. Consideration of the use of inherent requirements in social work education is from a human rights social justice perspective that acknowledges the strength and resources of people and communities and actively advocates for the protection of disability rights.

Inherent Requirements and Social Work Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 681-697
Author(s):  
Steve Boucher
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Disability Rights ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Access And Equity ◽  
Work Education

The aim of this chapter is to contribute to addressing issues of access and equity in social work education for people with mental health disabilities. The objective is to carefully consider the introduction of inherent requirements in universities, and particularly in relation to social work education, in Australia. A targeted review of relevant literature including legislation, policy, and practice standards frameworks identifies the parameters of inherent requirements and possible areas of discrimination. Consideration of the use of inherent requirements in social work education is from a human rights social justice perspective that acknowledges the strength and resources of people and communities and actively advocates for the protection of disability rights.

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