Simulating social work practice online with digital storytelling: challenges and opportunities

Conducted by an HIV+ activist-researcher, the study reported upon in this MRP aimed to 1) explore the challenges and opportunities faced by a new movement led by Canadians living with HIV to place the affected community of people living with HIV/AIDS (PHAs) back to the forefront of the national HIV response; and 2) establish the key factors and conditions that may help strengthen this community-led effort. The qualitative study utilized the Positive People Centred Perspective as theoretical framework comprised of interviews with key Canadian HIV+ activists on their reflections of the recent efforts by the new Canadian Positive People Network (CPPN) to create a collective voice for Canadian PHAs and their views of the essential elements that are necessary for the network and movement to thrive. Results of the research will help strengthen the development of CPPN and inform critical, anti-oppressive social work practice and scholarship.

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The implications of neoliberalism for the care of orphans in Zimbabwe: Challenges and opportunities for social work practice

Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work ◽

10.11157/anzswj-vol28iss2id227 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 84-93 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Munyaradzi Muchacha ◽

Charles Dziro ◽

Edmos Mtetwa

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Social Services ◽

Civil Service ◽

Work Practice ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

Vulnerable Children ◽

Policy Regime ◽

Kinship System ◽

Challenges And Opportunities ◽

Social Expenditures

The paper explores the implications of neoliberal social policies for the care of orphans in Zimbabwe and looks at the challenges and opportunities for social work practice in such a context. It is estimated that Zimbabwe is home to over 1 million orphaned and vulnerable children most of whom are being looked after by their relatives. As from 1991, Zimbabwe switched over from a “socialist” socio-economic policy trajectory to a neoliberal dispensation. This neoliberal policy regime entails the implementation of austerity measures such as severe cuts on social expenditures, the introduction of stringent means tested social safety nets and reduction of the civil service wage bill. This paper argues that this neoliberal policy regime negatively affects the care of orphans and access to services such as health and education. The reduction of expenditure on social services has also resulted in severe cuts on social work posts within the civil service leading to high caseloads and poor social work practice. The paper concludes by identifying and arguing for developmental social work practice as a social work strategy to challenge and address the implications of neoliberalism through strengthening the capacities of the kinship system, advocacy and contribution to the social policy making process

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Development of research on social work practice in mainland China: Context, challenges, and opportunities

International Social Work ◽

10.1177/0020872820980797 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 002087282098079

Author(s):

Shiyou Wu ◽

Miao Wang ◽

Brian E Perron ◽

Jin Huang ◽

Juliann Li ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Social Work Education ◽

Mainland China ◽

Work Practice ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

Government Policies ◽

Research And Practice ◽

Challenges And Opportunities ◽

Work Education ◽

Support Research

Research on social work practice is essential for developing an indigenized base of knowledge. In China, while social work education has grown rapidly, much of what is taught – and many social work priorities in research and practice – is influenced by rapidly changing national government policies. This policy environment creates both opportunities and challenges to building an infrastructure to support research on social work practice. This article reviews the context and challenges related to developing research on social work practice in mainland China, and the important role for social work education to support this development.

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Aids in action: a new movement led by Canadians living with HIV & its implications on critical anti-oppressive social work practice

10.32920/ryerson.14662353 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sze Shing Christian Hui

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Work Practice ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

Essential Elements ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Key Factors ◽

Collective Voice ◽

Challenges And Opportunities ◽

Living With Hiv

Conducted by an HIV+ activist-researcher, the study reported upon in this MRP aimed to 1) explore the challenges and opportunities faced by a new movement led by Canadians living with HIV to place the affected community of people living with HIV/AIDS (PHAs) back to the forefront of the national HIV response; and 2) establish the key factors and conditions that may help strengthen this community-led effort. The qualitative study utilized the Positive People Centred Perspective as theoretical framework comprised of interviews with key Canadian HIV+ activists on their reflections of the recent efforts by the new Canadian Positive People Network (CPPN) to create a collective voice for Canadian PHAs and their views of the essential elements that are necessary for the network and movement to thrive. Results of the research will help strengthen the development of CPPN and inform critical, anti-oppressive social work practice and scholarship.

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AIDS In Action: A New Movement Led by Canadians Living With HIV & Its Implications on Critical Anti-oppressive Social Work Practice

10.32920/ryerson.14656371.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sze Shing Christian Hui

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Work Practice ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

Essential Elements ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Key Factors ◽

Collective Voice ◽

Challenges And Opportunities ◽

Living With Hiv

Conducted by an HIV+ activist-researcher, the study reported upon in this MRP aimed to 1) explore the challenges and opportunities faced by a new movement led by Canadians living with HIV to place the affected community of people living with HIV/AIDS (PHAs) back to the forefront of the national HIV response; and 2) establish the key factors and conditions that may help strengthen this community-led effort. The qualitative study utilized the Positive People Centred Perspective as theoretical framework comprised of interviews with key Canadian HIV+ activists on their reflections of the recent efforts by the new Canadian Positive People Network (CPPN) to create a collective voice for Canadian PHAs and their views of the essential elements that are necessary for the network and movement to thrive. Results of the research will help strengthen the development of CPPN and inform critical, anti-oppressive social work practice and scholarship.

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Evidence-based social work practice: challenges and opportunities in the global context

Social Work in a Global Context ◽

10.4324/9780203111888-15 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 69-86

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Work Practice ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Global Context ◽

Challenges And Opportunities

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Political Social Work

Encyclopedia of Social Work ◽

10.1093/acrefore/9780199975839.013.295 ◽

2013 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Suzanne Pritzker ◽

Shannon Lane

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Political Participation ◽

Social Workers ◽

Work Practice ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

Practice Research ◽

Power Dynamics ◽

Full Time ◽

Challenges And Opportunities ◽

Work Education

Political social work is social work practice, research, and theory involving explicit attention to power dynamics in policymaking and political mechanisms for eliciting social change. It is an ethical responsibility for social workers. Political social work takes place in a variety of fields and settings and includes influencing candidates and their agendas, working on campaigns, expanding political participation, working in full-time political positions, and holding elected office. Political participation among social workers is higher than in the general public, although much variety exists within groups of social workers, and the activities that social workers engage in tend to be more passive than active. This article discusses the role of social work education in preparing generalist and specialist political social workers, and the presence of both challenges and opportunities for political social work in the context of current practice.

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