Immigrants and Refugees

What have been the issues in the wellbeing of this population/ the population associated with this issue historically? • What is the (recent or longer-term) history of social work addressing the needs of this population? Are there any critiques of the history of 'helping' in this area? • How have the needs of this population been historically addressed outside of formal social work, either by the population itself or others? And/Or A discussion of how theoretical approaches to social work can apply to this population/issue. The content will depend on the area chosen, but could include: • How have different theoretical approaches to social work historically been used with this population? Are there any critiques of these approaches that can be applied to social work in this area? • How are different theoretical approaches to social work used in the present, or how could they be used in the future, with this population? • What are the advantages/disadvantages of different theoretical approaches in relation to this population? 3. A description of the current context of social work and this population/issue. The content will depend on the area chosen, but could include: • What are the different types/areas of social work practice (as discussed in Class 4) with this population? • How might social work with this population intersect with other issues/populations? • What are different national/provincial/municipal policies or laws that shape social work with this population? • How do professional regulatory requirements shape social work with this population? • How do the standards for social work education apply to work with this population/issue? • Is social work with this population currently in a process of transition? What is behind this transition?    

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