Australian Social Work
Volume 67, Issue 4, 2014, Pages 567-581

Integrating Human Rights and Trauma Frameworks in Social Work with People from Refugee Backgrounds (Article)

Nelson D. , Price E.* , Zubrzycki J.
  • a Companion House Assisting Survivors of Torture and Trauma, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  • b Companion House Assisting Survivors of Torture and Trauma, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  • c Companion House Assisting Survivors of Torture and Trauma, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, School of Social Work, Australian Catholic University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Abstract

Abstract: Social work practice informed by human rights and trauma frameworks can be empowering and enabling. While both frameworks are complex and contested, their implementation “from below” via praxis can maximise benefits for social work with people who have experienced trauma and human rights abuses, such as those from refugee backgrounds. This article presents an exploration of this practice approach through the presentation of the story of Zillah and Amman, a fictionalised composite of many real refugee experiences. Taking as examples the education and child protection systems, the discussion highlights how theory to practice integration requires cross-cultural engagement, critical reflection, dialogue, and an understanding of human rights “from below”. © 2013, © 2013 Companion House.

Author Keywords

Refugees Social work human rights trauma

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84911960902&doi=10.1080%2f0312407X.2013.777968&partnerID=40&md5=59884cbe46bc268721b12852f0830024
DOI: 10.1080/0312407X.2013.777968
ISSN: 0312407X
Cited by: 8
Original Language: English