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Enhancing Social Work Response to Disasters: Roles, Planning, and Education Strategies

This presentation discusses the essential role of social work in disaster response and mitigation. It covers the definition of disasters as per FEMA, outlines the frequency of such events from 1984–1994, and emphasizes the importance of community assessment and planning, particularly for vulnerable populations. The discussion includes the development of specialized courses in social work education, the integration of disaster management strategies into curricula, and highlights resources and partnerships for effective disaster management training.

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Enhancing Social Work Response to Disasters: Roles, Planning, and Education Strategies

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  1. NADD Task Force on Trauma & Disasters Nancy J. Smyth, PhD, LCSW University at Buffalo State University of New York Co-Chair with Eddie Lawlor, Washington University Presented at CSWE Annual Program Meeting October 2007 San Francisco, CA

  2. Disasters • FEMA’s Definition (1995) • natural catastrophe OR regardless of cause, any fire, flood, or explosion that causes damage • of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant assistance supplementing State, local, and disaster relief organization efforts to alleviate damage, loss, hardship, or suffering • 1984-1994 there were 285 disasters in the US, approximately 1 every 2 weeks.

  3. Social Work Role • Disaster Mitigation & Planning • Community assessment, planning, organizing to address needs, especially those of vulnerable populations • Organizational assessment & planning to address needs for services under disaster circumstances • Disaster Response • Core community services • Mental health & family support

  4. Social Work Schools/Departments • Curriculum • Specialized Courses • Infusion • Field Assignments • Continuing Education Certificate Programs • Mitigation & Planning for SW Programs • SW Schools as Responders & Community Partners • SW Research

  5. NADD Task Force • Trauma & Disaster Resources on the Web • Syllabi Project • Teleconference/Webcastwith International Partners doing Disaster Management Education Programs • Policies/Procedures for SW Programs Disaster Mitigation/Planning

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