Refugees At Work

Author : Eugene Guribye,Birgit Lie,Gwynyth Overland
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781443867771

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Nordic Work with Traumatised Refugees by Eugene Guribye,Birgit Lie,Gwynyth Overland Pdf

The Nordic welfare societies have been described as ‘beacons of light’ in work with refugees, with their emphasis on egalitarian and extensive benefit levels, wealth redistribution, promotion of gender equality and maximisation of labour force participation. Members of the population benefit from free education, universal healthcare and public services that provide an elaborate social safety net. The conditions seem favourable for refugees exposed to severely traumatic events in countries of origin and in flight who have come to rest in the safe havens of the Nordic countries. But has society really done what it could and should in the field of refugee mental health? Does it really care? This book provides an investigative perspective on challenges encountered by professionals in the Nordic countries in refugee mental health and care, addressing key contemporary challenges faced by forcibly displaced populations. Leading academics and practitioners working with refugees in clinics, universities and research centres in the fields of psychiatry, psychology, nursing, physical therapies, social work, child care, education, anthropology, and sociology present their work on care, treatment perspectives, human rights, families in flight and exile, asylum-seekers and undocumented migrants. In general, the growing focus on trauma, refugee streams and unresolved issues around the world makes this book a useful source work for the increasing number of professions being drawn into this work. In regard to universities and colleges, it offers transcultural perspectives in medicine, nursing, social work and social science.

Author : Miriam Potocky,Mitra Naseh
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780231543583

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Best Practices for Social Work with Refugees and Immigrants by Miriam Potocky,Mitra Naseh Pdf

Social work practice with refugees and immigrants requires specialized knowledge of these populations and specialized adaptations and applications of mainstream services and interventions. Because they are often confronted with cultural, linguistic, political, and socioeconomic barriers, these groups are especially vulnerable to psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, alienation, grief, and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as concerns arising from inadequate health care. Institutionalized discrimination and anti-immigrant policies and attitudes only exacerbate these challenges. The second edition of Best Practices for Social Work with Refugees and Immigrants offers an update to this comprehensive guide to social work with foreign-born clients and an evaluation of various helping strategies and their methodological strengths and weaknesses. Part 1 sets forth the context for evidence-based service approaches for such clients by describing the nature of these populations, relevant policies designed to assist them, service-delivery systems, and culturally competent practice. Part 2 addresses specific problem areas common to refugees and immigrants and evaluates a variety of assessment and intervention techniques in each area. Using a rigorous evidence-based and pancultural approach, Miriam Potocky and Mitra Naseh identify best practices at the macro, meso, and micro levels to meet the pressing needs of uprooted peoples. The new edition incorporates the latest research on contemporary social work practice with refugees and immigrants to provide a practical, up-to-date resource for the multitude of issues and interventions for these populations.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264251236

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Making Integration Work Refugees and others in need of protection by OECD Pdf

This publication takes stock of the experiences of OECD countries with respect to the integration policies for humanitarian migrants. It presents ten lessons and various examples of good policy practice from OECD countries.

Author : Dina Nayeri
Publisher : Catapult
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781646220212

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The Ungrateful Refugee by Dina Nayeri Pdf

A Finalist for the 2019 Kirkus Prize in Nonfiction "Nayeri combines her own experience with those of refugees she meets as an adult, telling their stories with tenderness and reverence.” —The New York Times Book Review "Nayeri weaves her empowering personal story with those of the ‘feared swarms’ . . . Her family’s escape from Isfahan to Oklahoma, which involved waiting in Dubai and Italy, is wildly fascinating . . . Using energetic prose, Nayeri is an excellent conduit for these heart–rending stories, eschewing judgment and employing care in threading the stories in with her own . . . This is a memoir laced with stimulus and plenty of heart at a time when the latter has grown elusive.” —Star–Tribune (Minneapolis) Aged eight, Dina Nayeri fled Iran along with her mother and brother and lived in the crumbling shell of an Italian hotel–turned–refugee camp. Eventually she was granted asylum in America. She settled in Oklahoma, then made her way to Princeton University. In this book, Nayeri weaves together her own vivid story with the stories of other refugees and asylum seekers in recent years, bringing us inside their daily lives and taking us through the different stages of their journeys, from escape to asylum to resettlement. In these pages, a couple fall in love over the phone, and women gather to prepare the noodles that remind them of home. A closeted queer man tries to make his case truthfully as he seeks asylum, and a translator attempts to help new arrivals present their stories to officials. Nayeri confronts notions like “the swarm,” and, on the other hand, “good” immigrants. She calls attention to the harmful way in which Western governments privilege certain dangers over others. With surprising and provocative questions, The Ungrateful Refugee challenges us to rethink how we talk about the refugee crisis. “A writer who confronts issues that are key to the refugee experience.” —Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Sympathizer and The Refugees

Author : Sonia McKay
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-11-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135858841

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Refugees, Recent Migrants and Employment by Sonia McKay Pdf

Upheavals in vast areas of the world have led to a growing number of international refugees, a significant proportion of which have made their way to the West. At the same time, economic and social pressures, together with skills and labour shortages, have encouraged the migration for work of millions of workers worldwide. Although there has been a constant media focus on these two groups, little is known about their labour market experiences. This collection examines the problems faced by refugees and recent migrants in accessing employment as well as the policy frameworks that address the labour market rights of refugees and economic migrants.

Author : Sophia M. Robison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1942
Category : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
ISBN : 0231889356

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Refugees at Work by Sophia M. Robison Pdf

Examines refugees in work situations in order to demonstrate their skills, work ethic, and qualifications.

Author : Miu Chung Yan,Uzo Anucha
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0199019258

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Working with Immigrants and Refugees by Miu Chung Yan,Uzo Anucha Pdf

Working with Immigrants and Refugees examines the issues and processes that help, hinder, or obstruct the settlement experiences of newcomers to Canada. This contributed volume explores major challenges commonly faced by immigrants and refugees, especially those newcomers whose race, gender,sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or position as an asylum seeker makes them particularly vulnerable. The text offers critical analysis of challenges and issues alongside practical suggestions and insights to ensure students are fully prepared to work with immigrants andrefugees.

Author : Elaine P. Congress, DSW,Mr. Fernando Chang-Muy, JD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0826133363

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Social Work with Immigrants and Refugees by Elaine P. Congress, DSW,Mr. Fernando Chang-Muy, JD Pdf

"This book is an optimal tool for instructors and students of graduate classes in social work and related disciplines." --Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health "I applaud social work students, professors, and social workers who seek to serve and empower the immigrant community. This text is a great tool toward raising awareness of the many issues immigrants face, and helping them find solutions." --Frank Sharry, Executive Director, America's Voice "The book is a major contribution to social workers and their clients as it addresses advocacy on behalf of immigrants and refugees during a social, economic and political period that restricts immigrants' rights and service access." --Dr. Diane Drachman, Associate Professor, University of Connecticut School of Social Work Successful social work with immigrants must begin with an understanding of their legal status and how that status impacts their housing, employment, health care, education, and virtually every other aspect of life. Chang-Muy and Congress present social workers with the only book on the market to emphasize the legal aspect of immigrant issues as well as critical practice and advocacy issues. Topics discussed include historical and current trends in immigration, applicable theories for practice with immigrants, policy and advocacy methods, and the need for cultural competence. By providing comprehensive coverage of both the legal and practice issues of this complex field, this book will help social service professionals and graduate students increase their cultural sensitivity and work more effectively with immigrants. Key Features: Covers the latest aspects of the immigration debate and discusses how social workers are affected by emerging immigration policies Discusses special populations such as refugees, elderly immigrants, and victims of international trafficking Includes case studies on the most critical issues immigrants face today: legal processes, physical and mental health issues, employment difficulties, family conflicts, and more Instructional Materials Available! Free to instructors with a verified order of seven or more copies. Email [email protected] to request syllabus and PowerPoint slides.

Author : Sari Hanafi,Leila Hilal,Lex Takkenberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134704224

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UNRWA and Palestinian Refugees by Sari Hanafi,Leila Hilal,Lex Takkenberg Pdf

Exploring the evolution of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), this book fills a lacuna in literature on the agency. UNRWA and Palestinian Refugees employs recent fieldwork in order to analyse challenges in programmes and service delivery, protection, camp governance, community participation, and camp improvement and reconstruction. The chapters examine the way UNRWA is adapting to a changing social, political and economic context, mostly within urban settings – a paradigmatic shift from understanding the Agency’s role as simply a provider of relief and services to one comprehensively supporting the human development of Palestinian refugees. Examining the refugee debate using new disciplines and research frameworks, this collection aims to emphasise the centrality of the Palestinian refugee issue for Middle East peace-making and to contribute a better understanding of a unique agency. This book will be a useful aid for students and researchers with an interest in Middle East Studies, Politics, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Author : Sarah Crowther
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781784506308

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Working with Asylum Seekers and Refugees by Sarah Crowther Pdf

This hands-on guide provides accessible, insightful advice for practitioners who find themselves working with asylum seekers and refugees. Part I covers the essentials of understanding refugees' experiences including what they are coping with now they are in the UK, definitions, entitlements and restrictions, equality, positive action, and practical engagement including improving access to services and overcoming language barriers. Part II prepares professionals for meeting a wide range of needs, including housing, poverty, health and mental health, and training and employment. It also cover issues and opportunities when working with child and young refugees. This pragmatic book accompanies social workers, medical staff, educators, charity workers and housing professionals in their daily work, and illustrates the perspective of refugees themselves. A passionate and compassionate response to the needs of displaced people, it is an excellent starting point for all those working to create a safe and welcoming environment where refugees and asylum seekers are supported.

Author : Adèle Garnier,Liliana Lyra Jubilut,Kristin Bergtora Sandvik
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1785339443

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Refugee Resettlement by Adèle Garnier,Liliana Lyra Jubilut,Kristin Bergtora Sandvik Pdf

Examining resettlement practices worldwide and drawing on contributions from anthropology, law, international relations, social work, political science, and numerous other disciplines, this ground-breaking volume highlights the conflicts between refugees’ needs and state practices, and assesses international, regional and national perspectives on resettlement, as well as the bureaucracies and ideologies involved. It offers a detailed understanding of resettlement, from the selection of refugees to their long-term integration in resettling states, and highlights the relevance of a lifespan approach to resettlement analysis.

Author : Veronica Federico,Simone Baglioni
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030672843

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Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers’ Integration in European Labour Markets by Veronica Federico,Simone Baglioni Pdf

This open access book discusses how, and to what extent, the legal and institutional regimes and the socio-cultural environments of a range of European countries (the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Italy, Switzerland and the UK), in the framework of EU laws and policies, have a beneficial or negative impact on the effective capacity of these countries to integrate migrants, refugees and asylum seekers into their labour markets. The analysis builds on the understanding of socio-cultural, institutional and legal factors as “barriers” or “enablers”; elements that may facilitate or obstruct the integration processes. The book examines the two dimensions of integration being access to the labour market (which, translated into a rights language means the right to work) with its corollaries (recognition of qualifications, vocational training, etc.), and non-discriminatory working conditions (which, translated into a rights language means right to both formal and substantial equality) and its corollaries of benefits and duties deriving from joining the labour market. It thereby offers a novel approach to labour market integration and migration/asylum issues given its focus on legal aspects, which includes most recent policy changes and legal decisions (including litigation cases). The robust, evidence-based and comparative research illustrated in the book provides academics and students, but also practitioners and policy makers, with up to date knowledge that will likely impact positively on policy changes needed to better address integration conundrums.

Author : South Western Sydney Area Health Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1740790553

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Working with Refugees by South Western Sydney Area Health Service Pdf

Author : Rachel Larkin,Lauren Wroe,Reima Ana Maglajlic
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781784506742

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Social Work with Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migrants by Rachel Larkin,Lauren Wroe,Reima Ana Maglajlic Pdf

Mass-migration, conflict and poverty are now persistent features of our globalised world. This reference book for social workers and service providers offers constructive ideas for practice within an inter-disciplinary framework. Each chapter speaks to a skill and knowledge area that is key to this work, bringing together myriad voices from across disciplines, interspersed with the vital perspectives of asylum seekers, refugees and migrants themselves. The book discusses the specific challenges faced when working in the community, and where people have suffered torture, in the context of social work practiced from an ethical value-base. Staying up to date with the latest developments in policy; and addressing key specific skills needed to work with people affected by borders, this book is a valuable resource for both practitioners and students.

Author : Alain Klarsfeld,Lize A.E. Booysen,Eddy Ng,Ian Roper,Ahu Tatli
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780857939319

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9.78E+12 by Alain Klarsfeld,Lize A.E. Booysen,Eddy Ng,Ian Roper,Ahu Tatli Pdf

The second edition of this important reference work provides important updates and new perspectives on the cases constituting the first edition as well as including contributions from a number of new countries: Australia, Finland, Japan, New Zealand, N