Abstract
The treatment of asylum seekers in the modern nation-state violates human right norms. Exclusion from nation, an emphasis on border protection, and the use of immigration detention facilities are among the approaches aimed at deterring people from seeking safe haven. Many of these practices are antithetical to social work ethics and values, and social work practitioners can use their practice wisdom and advocacy skills to promote alternatives to current policies and practices.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences: Second Edition |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Pages | 108-114 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780080970875 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780080970868 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 26 Mar 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- Asylum seekers
- Border protection
- Human right norms
- Human rights violations
- Immigration detention
- Racism
- Refugee convention
- Refugees
- Social work advocacy
- Social work ethics
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