Social Work and the political conflict in Northern Ireland
An exploration of spatial dimensions to the provision of state services for children and young people
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12606193 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jim Campbell (0000-0002-2702-1122, University College Dublin, corresponding author), John Pinkerton (0000-0002-2276-818X, Queens University, Belfast), Mandi MacDonald (0000-0002-7433-712X, Queens University, Belfast) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 53-63 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-12 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Journal of Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1369-1457 • E-ISSN: 1468-2664 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13691457.2024.2436035 |
| OpenAlex | W4405306855 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 36 |
This paper explores ways in which a concept of space can enable a fuller understanding of the impact of political conflict on social work within Northern Ireland. It begins with an overview of the origins and process of the conflict which has lasted for over forty years, and a complex social work role, impacted by sectarianism and other forms of social divisions. It then moves beyond that analysis to consider how the concept of space can further enhance an understanding of professional issues, with a particular focus on policy and practice with children, young people and their families. It is argued that reimagining the social work role in a way that takes accounts of psycho-socio-spatial dimensions can encourage interventions that are more flexible and empowering, and thus better able to deal with the legacy of the conflict in Northern Ireland. Finally, the authors argue that there is a need to move beyond the particularities of the Northern Ireland by reflecting upon the experiences of social work and children and young people in other international political conflicts
Northern ireland · Political science · Politics · Psychological intervention · Public relations · Sectarianism · Social conflict · Sociology · State (computer science · Work (physics · Gender Studies · Homelessness and Social Issues · Law · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |