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 |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1111-1129 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | International Social Work |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Early online date | 28 Jul 2021 |
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| 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
