Rethinking Social Work Education to Enhance Disaster Preparedness
A recent study highlights the necessity for social workers to broaden their involvement in disaster management, advocating for a shift from a focus solely on post-disaster relief.
A new study published in The Hindu underscores the urgent need for social workers to expand their roles in disaster management, emphasizing preparedness rather than just post-disaster relief.
Currently, social workers primarily provide psycho-social support after disasters, but their potential contributions in planning and preparedness are largely untapped.
The study calls for a significant overhaul of social work education to equip professionals with the skills necessary for effective disaster management.
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Update at 11:09 UTC on 2026-07-03
The Hindu reported It contends that although social workers have traditionally played an important role in disaster response, their contributions remain largely confined to post-disaster relief and psycho-social support, while their potential in disaster plan.
Sources: The Hindu