Child Protection & Family Wellbeing within The Global Agenda for Social Work David N Jones Hong Kong 20 October 2018
Themes Global social context Impact on children & young people Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development What can we do individually?
2018 Global issues Climate change Economic shifts - power of Asia Inequality Challenge to neo-liberal economics Global Migration Crisis Rights of Indigenous peoples Artificial intelligence Nationalism, populism and identity Global conflict increasing
Sustainable Development Goals
Organisational issues Organisational structures and values management style Bullying and abuse Demographic and demand cliff
Impact on children & young people Continued erosion of traditional supports but more than we think! Education rising standards & incr. stress more mental ill-health Migration for work Support for older family members Social media more connected & opportunities, more vulnerable Unpredictable futures
Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development
3 International Organizations IASSW International Association of Schools of Social Work www.iassw.org ICSW International Council on Social Welfare www.icsw.org IFSW International Federation of Social Workers www.ifsw.org
Why the Agenda? Increase our visibility Increase our influence Strengthen and promote social work Increase social worker self-confidence Challenge established ways of thinking Support national associations, networks and regions Strengthen global bodies
The process starts Process started in 2004 or earlier 2006 started planning for 2010 - first joint conference new format Linking conferences and planning long-term strategy for influence Hong Kong 2010 Sustained and developed over 14 years consistent & evolving
The 4 themes Promoting social and economic equalities Promoting the dignity and worth of peoples Promoting community and environmental sustainability Strengthening recognition of the importance of human relationships + focus on working environment and education and training
Observatory objectives Collect evidence about the positive actions of social workers, educators and social development practitioners Support implementation of the Global Agenda Give visibility and credibility to practice Promote further action and lobbying
1 st Global Agenda Report July 2014 http://isw.sagepub.com/content/57/4_suppl.toc
2 nd Global Agenda Report July 2016 www.ifsw.org/product/books/global-agenda-forsocial-work-and-social-development-2nd-report
July 2018 3 rd Global Agenda Report
What are the practical implications? Community work is established method but does it need to be brought back into the mainstream? Impact of environmental pressures is real & already shaping social work in some places affects all Report includes examples which may be trailblazers What are implications for practice?
Global agenda theme 2018-20 Strengthening recognition of the importance of human relationships World Social Work Day 2019 Tuesday 19 March 2019
Global Agenda 2020-2030? How evaluate Agenda impact? Develop a shared agenda statement and process? What will be the pillars/themes? Link to World Social Work Day? More partners?
Global Agenda 2020-2030? Consultation over next 2 years leading into joined-up world conferences Respond to online consultation watch websites
Thanks to Hong Kong leaders and organisations who laid the foundations
Making a difference personally Promoting social & economic equalities Promoting dignity & worth of peoples Promoting community & environmental sustainability Strengthening recognition of the importance of human relationships + focus on working environment and education and training
Together we build the agenda Together we face the challenge Together we thrive
Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development David N Jones DavidNJones@PeopleNeedPeople.org.uk @JonesDavidN