Afet ve Kriz Durumlarında Psikososyal Müdahalede Sosyal Hizmetin Rolü
Synopsis
Disasters and crises are multidimensional processes that affect individuals' psychosocial well-being, social relationships, living conditions, and access to services. This chapter examines the role of social work in psychosocial intervention during disasters and crises, focusing on its theoretical foundations and professional practices. The contributions of social work to addressing diverse needs are discussed through the person-in-environment perspective and the principles of human rights, social justice, and empowerment. Ecological systems theory, crisis intervention, empowerment and strengths-based perspectives, trauma-informed practice, and resilience are examined as complementary theoretical and conceptual foundations of social work practice. The chapter addresses the contributions of social work at micro, mezzo, and macro levels across disaster risk reduction, preparedness, acute response, and recovery. Psychosocial assessment, psychological first aid, case management, referral, protection, advocacy, and mobilization of community resources are discussed as key professional responsibilities of social workers. The importance of professional competence, interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical responsibilities, and psychosocial support for practitioners is also emphasized. The chapter highlights social work as a comprehensive field of professional practice that connects individual psychosocial needs with broader social and structural conditions in disaster and crisis situations.
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