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Submission Number: 114
Submission ID: 915
Submission UUID: a2ffc273-8ff5-4e15-9f1b-68d8e183455b
Submission URI: /2025/abstracts

Created: Wed, 04/30/2025 - 11:51
Completed: Wed, 04/30/2025 - 11:55
Changed: Sun, 05/18/2025 - 20:14

Remote IP address: 41.144.16.184
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
Title Mr.
Lastname Mtshali
Firstname Aubrey
eMail aubreymoeketsi51@gmail.com
Mobile 0659112047
Institution Social development free state
Biosketch Title: Environmental Social Work in Action: The Young Social Workers Network’s Role in Disaster Management and Community Resilience

Abstract:
The Young Social Workers Network (YSWN) recognizes the increasing role of social workers in disaster management, particularly in marginalized and climate-vulnerable communities. This abstract explores the integration of environmental social work principles within disaster response strategies, focusing on the intersection of community resilience, psychosocial support, and post-disaster recovery. The YSWN's advocacy for effective, trauma-informed interventions underscores the importance of training social workers to navigate the complex dynamics of environmental and human-made crises. By leveraging social work’s foundational values of empowerment, advocacy, and social justice, the YSWN aims to contribute to the development of comprehensive and inclusive disaster management frameworks that prioritize the needs of vulnerable populations. This paper highlights the value of interdisciplinary collaboration, the role of social workers in disaster preparedness and recovery, and the importance of community-based approaches to enhance long-term resilience. It emphasizes the need for equitable, climate-responsive disaster management systems that ensure just access to support and resources in times of crisis.
Is there a Second Presenter? No
Title of Presentatation Title: Environmental Social Work in Action: The Young Social Workers Network’s Role in Disaster Management and Community Resilience
Theme Selection THEME 1: Green Social Work and Climate Resilience: Supporting Vulnerable Communities in the Face of Environmental Crises
Subtheme ONE Selection SUB 1.3 How social workers support resilience, adaptation, and recovery in affected communities.
Select your Presentation Type Oral Presentation
Abstract Title: Environmental Social Work in Action: The Young Social Workers Network’s Role in Disaster Management and Community Resilience

Abstract:
The Young Social Workers Network (YSWN) recognizes the increasing role of social workers in disaster management, particularly in marginalized and climate-vulnerable communities. This abstract explores the integration of environmental social work principles within disaster response strategies, focusing on the intersection of community resilience, psychosocial support, and post-disaster recovery. The YSWN's advocacy for effective, trauma-informed interventions underscores the importance of training social workers to navigate the complex dynamics of environmental and human-made crises. By leveraging social work’s foundational values of empowerment, advocacy, and social justice, the YSWN aims to contribute to the development of comprehensive and inclusive disaster management frameworks that prioritize the needs of vulnerable populations. This paper highlights the value of interdisciplinary collaboration, the role of social workers in disaster preparedness and recovery, and the importance of community-based approaches to enhance long-term resilience. It emphasizes the need for equitable, climate-responsive disaster management systems that ensure just access to support and resources in times of crisis.
Title Prof
Firstname Alice
Lastname Ncube
Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? Yes
What Area does this Abstract Focus on? Practice
Status Accepted
Title Dr
Firstname Nontombi
Lastname Velelo
Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? Yes
What Area does this Abstract Focus on? Practice
Status Accepted