JOURNAL ARTICLE

Social Work Response to Climate Change: If We Are Not Already Too Late.

  • Published In: Social Work Research, 2023, v. 47, n. 4. P. 231 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hawkins, Robert L 3 of 3

Abstract

The article calls for a social work response to climate change. It discusses the environmental and economic impact of climate change. It refers to ecosocial work as a possible intervention that includes advocacy and policy change to reduce greenhouse gas and carbon emissions, community education and awareness, crisis intervention, mental health support and access to resources, community organizing and resilience building, and identifying and securing resources and services.

Additional Information

  • Source:Social Work Research. 2023/12, Vol. 47, Issue 4, p231
  • Document Type:Editorial
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1070-5309
  • DOI:10.1093/swr/svad020
  • Accession Number:173688365

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