Social work in the context of child protection in Seychelles: educational preparedness from a global and local perspective.
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| Title: | Social work in the context of child protection in Seychelles: educational preparedness from a global and local perspective. |
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| Authors: | Orock, A. N.1 (AUTHOR) 540765@mail.muni.cz, Navratil, P.1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Social Work Education. Aug2025, Vol. 44 Issue 5, p1065-1083. 19p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Child welfare, *Learning readiness, *Case method (Teaching), Social services, Historical analysis |
| Geographic Terms: | Seychelles |
| Abstract: | 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 02615479 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02615479.2024.2366483 |
