Global trends in forced migration: policy, practice and research imperatives for social work

George Palattiyil; Dina Sidhva; Amelia Seraphia Derr; Mark Macgowan

doi:10.1177/00208728211022791

Global trends in forced migration: policy, practice and research imperatives for social work

George Palattiyil^*, Dina Sidhva, Amelia Seraphia Derr, Mark Macgowan

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Abstract

Global forced migration rates are the highest since World War II. This article presents an overview of migration and presents an original argument as to the imperatives for social work. First, global trends are presented and forced migration is conceptualised as an international phenomenon. Second, global responses are explored with a focus on legal and protection frameworks. Finally, existing policy, practice and research gaps related to human mobility and forced displacement are examined, and recommendations for social work policy, research and practice are presented. The contextual influence of the Covid-19 pandemic is considered in this article.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1111-1129
Number of pages	19
Journal	International Social Work
Volume	65
Issue number	6
Early online date	28 Jul 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728211022791
Publication status	Published - 30 Nov 2022

Keywords

Covid-19 and refugees
forced migration
internally displaced persons
international social work
practice and research
refugee protection framework
refugees and asylum seekers
social work policy

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