Social Work Interventions in Refugee Camps: An Ecosystems Approach

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2003

Keywords

Ecosystem, Qualitative, Refugee, Social work

Abstract

This article offers findings from qualitative needs assessment of Kosovar refugees in south Albania at approximately one month following their flight from Kosovo (May, 1999). Common themes emerged from the interview data including trauma and the desire for emotional help, lack of information about loved ones, and the need for activities and self-determination in the camps. Framing these findings within an ecological model of human development, we propose a comprehensive approach to social work interventions in refugee camps. © 2003 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Journal Title

Journal of Social Service Research

Volume

30

Issue

2

First Page

67

Last Page

92

DOI

10.1300/J079v30n02_05

First Department

Social Work

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