Reference : Towards Indigenous Social Work practice: Addressing professional challenges in workin...

	Document type :	Scientific journals : Article
	Discipline(s) :	Social & behavioral sciences, psychology : Social work & social policy
	Focus Areas :	Migration and Inclusive Societies
	To cite this reference:	http://hdl.handle.net/10993/49591

Title :	Towards Indigenous Social Work practice: Addressing professional challenges in working with Homeless Greenlanders in Aalborg, Denmark
Language :	English
Author, co-author :	Edwards, Jordanne [University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) > Department of Education and Social Work (DESW) >]
	Valéria Montes D’Oco, Lisarb []
	Melaku Tefera, Gashaye []
Critical editor :	Krogh Kjær-RasmussenEdwards, Lone []
Publication date :	Aug-2019
Journal title :	Journal of Indigenous Social Development
Publisher :	University of Calgary
Volume :	8
Issue/season :	1
Pages :	19-34
Peer reviewed :	Yes
Audience :	International
Country :	Canada
Keywords :	[en] Indigenous social work ; social inclusion ; homelessness ; Denmark ; Greenlanders
Abstract :	[en] The article discusses the challenges within social work practices with the homeless Greenlandic population in Aalborg, Denmark, based on a case study at the Aalborg University. Interviews were conducted with social workers from service organizations across the Aalborg municipality. The findings are analyzed by drawing on a theoretical framework which addresses the role of social workers and social service institutions that support homeless Greenlanders to adjust to life in Denmark. Indigenous social work is presented as an alternative practice method to mitigate existing challenges within the field and to create culturally appropriate services. The findings revealed that cultural differences pose a fundamental challenge to the effective helping process of homeless Greenlanders in social work practices. Plausible recommendations for practice are identified.
Target :	Researchers ; Professionals ; Students
Permalink :	http://hdl.handle.net/10993/49591

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