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Social Work Response to Climate Change: If We Are Not Already Too Late.

Authors :
Hawkins, Robert L
Source :
Social Work Research; Dec2023, Vol. 47 Issue 4, p231-235, 5p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article calls for a social work response to climate change. It discusses the environmental and economic impact of climate change. It refers to ecosocial work as a possible intervention that includes advocacy and policy change to reduce greenhouse gas and carbon emissions, community education and awareness, crisis intervention, mental health support and access to resources, community organizing and resilience building, and identifying and securing resources and services.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10705309
Volume :
47
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Social Work Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173688365
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/swr/svad020