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Group support for transformational social work education: a study of the Black Academics Forum (BAF)

Singh, S., Tedam, P., Mano, I. and Matoo, G. (2016) Group support for transformational social work education: a study of the Black Academics Forum (BAF). Groupwork. 25(2), pp. 89-111. 0951-824X.

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Abstract:
The importance of formal and informal support for professional social workers cannot be overemphasised and this is true for social work academics who view themselves as belonging to minority groups. This paper outlines the development of the Black Academics Forum (BAF) within the Division of Social Work at the University of Northampton as a strategy to transform social work education for students, its members and ultimately for users of social work services. The benefits of BAF are considered within the context of feeling ‘lost inside space’ and providing a forum to self define whilst drawing upon the values of belonging, acceptance and trust. The challenges and limitations are considered alongside aspirations for the future of the group. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved)
Additional Information:
ISSN - 1746-6091
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Anti Oppressive Practice, race and ethnicity, Racism
Creators:
Singh, S., Tedam, P., Mano, I. and Matoo, G.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Applied Social Studies & Sociology
Date:
24 March 2016
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 89-111
Journal or Publication Title:
Groupwork
Volume:
25
Number:
2
Number of Pages:
23
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1921/gpwk.v25i2.892
ISSN:
0951-824X
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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