Migration and Social Work: Approaches, Visions and Challenges

Description

With cross-cultural perspectives from contributors in nine countries, this book showcases much-needed research on current issues around migration and social work in Europe. Focusing on the reception, experiences and integration of refugees and asylum seekers, the chapters also consider the impact of recent EU policies on borders and integration. With racism on the rise in some European societies, the book foregrounds international social work values as a common framework to face discriminatory practice at macro and micro-levels. Featuring recommendations for inclusive practice that 'opens doors', this book features the voices of migrants and the practitioners aiding their inclusion in new societies.

Emilio Jose Gomez-Ciriano is Associate Professor at Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha. Elena Cabiati is Associate Professor at the Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan. Sofia Dedotsi is Assistant Professor at the University of West Attica.

"This work represents an original overview of the holistic, transnational and cross-cultural perspectives of migration and asylum in Europe. An excellent book showing the reality of social work." Alberto Ares Mateos, Instituto Universitario de Estudios sobre Migraciones