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Social Defence in Defence of Social Work: A Case for Advocacy

Revitalizing social defence as a sector within social work is essential for defending the profession and addressing its inherent stresses. This article explores how integrating innovative approaches such as Emotional CPR and ear acupressure, alongside advocating for comprehensive rehabilitation programs like SMILE, can empower social work educators and practitioners. By upholding the core values and principles of social work, these strategies ensure the profession remains robust, empathetic, and adaptive, capable of effectively meeting contemporary social challenges. The relevance and identity of social defence within the realm of social work have gradually diminished, relegating it to a mere chapter in social work education or morphing it into other forms. This shift has prompted a need to reconnect, empower, and revitalize the profession. It is essential to reinvigorate the discussion around social defence as a distinct sector, capable of defending the profession of social work and a...