Reclaiming humanity for asylum-seekers: A social work response

Linda Briskman; Sarah Cemlyn

doi:10.1177/0020872805056989

Reclaiming humanity for asylum-seekers: A social work response

Linda Briskman, Sarah Cemlyn

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This article explores the role of social work with asylum-seekers in the UK and Australia. It raises the questions of the contradictions for the profession in the light of increasingly repressive policies in both countries. Comparing the policies in the two countries, questions are asked about current social work engagement and the potential for an enhanced role.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	714-724+842+845+848+851
Journal	International Social Work
Volume	48
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872805056989
Publication status	Published - Nov 2005
Externally published	Yes

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