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Pandemic Policy: Vulnerable Groups & Social Work
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Pandemic Policy: Vulnerable Groups & Social Work

Learn strategies for supporting vulnerable populations during pandemics. Explore COVID-19's impact on social work practices.

Course Cost

Free course

Beginner

Skill Level

6 Hours

Self-paced lessons

This course provides an in-depth examination of social work practices during pandemics, focusing on vulnerable groups. It explores the impact of COVID-19 on various contexts and populations, offering insights from professionals about challenges faced and lessons learned. The curriculum aims to equip learners with specific, hands-on best practices for organizing social work during and after a pandemic. Developed as part of the PERISCOPE project, it draws on research and professional experiences from Belgium and Europe to enhance preparedness for future large-scale risks. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on addressing inequalities, supporting different vulnerable groups, and adapting social work strategies in crisis situations.

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What you'll learn

  • Understand the impact of pandemics on vulnerable groups and social inequalities

  • Analyze the challenges faced by social workers during crisis situations

  • Explore best practices for supporting various vulnerable populations during pandemics

  • Learn strategies for building trust and engaging disenfranchised communities

  • Examine the role of trusted leaders and community engagement in pandemic response

  • Understand the unique needs of undocumented and migrant populations during health crises

  • Explore equitable engagement strategies in humanitarian settings

  • Develop skills for adapting social work practices to pandemic contexts

Skills you'll gain

pandemic policy
vulnerable groups
social work
COVID-19
inequalities
crisis response
humanitarian settings
community engagement

This course includes:

3.2 Hours PreRecorded video

4 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

Shareable certificate

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There are 9 modules in this course

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of social work practices during pandemics, with a focus on supporting vulnerable populations. It covers the impact of COVID-19 on various groups, including children, homeless individuals, refugees, and migrants. The curriculum examines specific projects and best practices, addressing challenges in different contexts such as early childhood education, social housing, and undocumented communities. Learners will gain insights into building trust, engaging disenfranchised communities, and developing equitable strategies for pandemic response. The course also explores the politics of solidarity and humanitarian engagement in crisis situations.

Introduction

Module 1 · 45 Minutes to complete

Impact of COVID-19 on support systems

Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete

Lessons learned from specific projects

Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete

Summary

Module 4 · 25 Minutes to complete

Dr Elizabeth Storer (LSE) - Introduction: 'Hard to Reach'

Module 5 · 26 Minutes to complete

Dr Iliana Sarafian (LSE) - Insights from Italian Roma Communities: Trusted Leaders

Module 6 · 29 Minutes to complete

Costanza Torre (LSE) - Insights from Border-Crossers: COVID-19 and Politics of Solidarity

Module 7 · 26 Minutes to complete

Sara Vallerani (LSE) - Insights from Undocumented Communities in Rome

Module 8 · 30 Minutes to complete

Dr Eloisa Franchi (Università degli Studi di Pavi) - Equitable Engagement in Humanitarian Settings

Module 9 · 20 Minutes to complete

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Pandemic Policy: Vulnerable Groups & Social Work

Beginner

Skill Level

6 Hours

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

Free course

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