Social work in the context of child protection in Seychelles :
educational preparedness from a global and local perspective

J 2024

Social work in the context of child protection in Seychelles : educational preparedness from a global and local perspective

OROCK ETONGO, Ayuk Nyakpo and Pavel NAVRÁTIL

Basic information

Original name

Social work in the context of child protection in Seychelles : educational preparedness from a global and local perspective

Authors

OROCK ETONGO, Ayuk Nyakpo and Pavel NAVRÁTIL

Edition

Social Work Education, Abingdon, Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis, 2024, 0261-5479

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

50403 Social topics

Country of publisher

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

URL

Impact factor

Impact factor: 1.800 in 2022

Organization unit

Faculty of Social Studies

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2024.2366483

Keywords in English

Social workers; child protection; educational preparedness; Seychelles; social work

Abstract

V originále

Child protection’s complexity requires localized understanding within social work. This paper focuses on the child protection system in the Republic of Seychelles and evaluates social workers’ preparedness within this context. Through a historical analysis of social work in Seychelles and an exploration of the current child protection system with an emphasis on the educational readiness of social workers for child protection work, this study investigates the unique challenges/opportunities in this field. This study uses an exploratory case study method to analyze the educational preparedness of social workers in child protection work and identify key strategies for improving practice outcomes in Seychelles. Findings show that the education of social workers, especially at the bachelor’s degree level, is more tuned to generic training in the social work profession than specializations in specific fields of practice like child protection. Recommendations for enhancing social work practice in Seychelles and other similar contexts are given, highlighting the need for further research.

Links

MUNI/A/1553/2023, interní kód MU

Name: Integrative Approaches in Social Work and Social Policy: Multidisciplinary Perspectives and Innovative Strategies for Enhancing the Effectiveness and Sustainability of Professional Practice in Social Work and Social Policy

Investor: Masaryk University, Integrative Approaches in Social Work and Social Policy: Multidisciplinary Perspectives and Innovative Strategies for Enhancing the Effectiveness and Sustainability of Professional Practice in Social Work and Social Policy

Citovat

OROCK ETONGO, Ayuk Nyakpo and Pavel NAVRÁTIL. Social work in the context of child protection in Seychelles : educational preparedness from a global and local perspective. Social Work Education. Abingdon: Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis, 2024, p. 1-19. ISSN 0261-5479. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2024.2366483.

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