A comparative study of social work intervention in context in Zambia and England

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A study was conducted to compare views and thoughts of social workers on how work environments, institutional setting, culture and resources affect practitioners' choice and application of theory in practice. Practitioners working for statutory agencies in Zambia and England participated in the study conducted within the context of literature on evaluation of social work interventions, indicating that in Zambia, culture has a significant influence on the choice and application of theory while in England, the legal and institutional settings play a significant role.

England, Zambia, Work environment

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Cultural friendliness as a foundation for the support function in the supervision of social work students in South Africa

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Cultural diversity of the social work student population must be essentially accommodated in supervision in South Africa. This is possible if cultural friendliness forms the foundation of support in supervision.

South Africa

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Gendered dimensions of 2004 tsunami and a potential social work response in post-disaster situations

Article Abstract:

The article highlights the way social workers can respond to the gender dimensions of man-made disasters.

United States, Civil rights, Disaster victims, Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami, 2004, Post-disaster reconstruction

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