Social work

The publication focuses on current challenges and trends in the field of social work through contributions from academics and practitioners from the Czech and Slovak Republics.

The authors share their experiences and insights from various areas of social work, whether it is social work in schools, personnel crisis at OSPOD, barriers to effective financing of social services, new trends in social work with people with disabilities, or the commodification of social work and its impact on the quality of services provided. The book also covers socio-legal topics such as self-righteousness and the issue of its limitation, the role of OSPOD in resolving high-conflict divorces, and the importance of legal awareness and its use in social work. Another important part are the specific areas of care: palliative and hospice care, child and adolescent mental health care, and social work with refugees.

The book is intended for students of social work and related fields, as well as practicing professionals who are looking for up-to-date information and new approaches in their work. It presents a comprehensive view of social work as both a scientific field and a practical discipline that plays a key role in solving social problems and providing support to those who need it most.