The Covid-19 pandemic forced social workers to rethink how they perform their functions. This process was particularly challenging for child protection workers, who had understand continue support families and children despite distancing rules the suspension of some activities. Three online focus groups were conducted with 18 explore Italian workers' functions during pandemic. study presents reflections shared by these on experiences new awareness acquired while performing work in

Abstract During the Covid‐19 pandemic, social workers played an essential role in helping people understand what was happening and cope with new unforeseen difficulties, even carrying out tasks activities. Social were asked to redefine their work methods maintain aid relationships families. This reorganization complex challenging for child protection services. The paper will discuss results of a qualitative research project aimed describe Italian workers' functions during pandemic. Three...

This article presents an innovative activity based on the involvement of Experts by Experience in social work education. The was conducted Italy during weeks lockdown. In spring 2020, due to containment measures adopted Italian government face with COVID-19, day-long meetings students were suspended. impediment encouraged educators develop a new initiative named 'Social student telephones Expert Experience' which 119 and 69 participated. entailed telephone call exchanged between Experience....

Practice learning is a significant opportunity for future social workers. In consideration of the central role it plays, Catholic University Milan offers chance to carry out both traditional and unconventional practice placement. Unconventional Placements (UPP) closer Service Learning, but also based on theoretical framework known as Relational Social Work method. The aim UPPs creating or implementing intervention starting from collaboration with network people (professionals public private...

This paper focuses on the role of managers child protection services in a region Northern Italy during Covid-19 pandemic. In most services, there is manager who responsible for supporting social workers and collaborating with directors policymakers. The COVID-19 pandemic has strongly impacted welfare organisations, professionals, service users, families. Given exceptional situation, an online survey was conducted functions performed by first phase (March-May 2020). presents findings research...