Pandemic Policy: Vulnerable Groups & Social Work
Learn strategies for supporting vulnerable populations during pandemics. Explore COVID-19's impact on social work practices.
Learn strategies for supporting vulnerable populations during pandemics. Explore COVID-19's impact on social work practices.
This course provides an in-depth examination of social work practices during pandemics, focusing on vulnerable groups. It explores the impact of COVID-19 on various contexts and populations, offering insights from professionals about challenges faced and lessons learned. The curriculum aims to equip learners with specific, hands-on best practices for organizing social work during and after a pandemic. Developed as part of the PERISCOPE project, it draws on research and professional experiences from Belgium and Europe to enhance preparedness for future large-scale risks. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on addressing inequalities, supporting different vulnerable groups, and adapting social work strategies in crisis situations.
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What you'll learn
Understand the impact of pandemics on vulnerable groups and social inequalities
Analyze the challenges faced by social workers during crisis situations
Explore best practices for supporting various vulnerable populations during pandemics
Learn strategies for building trust and engaging disenfranchised communities
Examine the role of trusted leaders and community engagement in pandemic response
Understand the unique needs of undocumented and migrant populations during health crises
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.2 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 9 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of social work practices during pandemics, with a focus on supporting vulnerable populations. It covers the impact of COVID-19 on various groups, including children, homeless individuals, refugees, and migrants. The curriculum examines specific projects and best practices, addressing challenges in different contexts such as early childhood education, social housing, and undocumented communities. Learners will gain insights into building trust, engaging disenfranchised communities, and developing equitable strategies for pandemic response. The course also explores the politics of solidarity and humanitarian engagement in crisis situations.
Introduction
Module 1 · 45 Minutes to complete
Impact of COVID-19 on support systems
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Lessons learned from specific projects
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Summary
Module 4 · 25 Minutes to complete
Dr Elizabeth Storer (LSE) - Introduction: 'Hard to Reach'
Module 5 · 26 Minutes to complete
Dr Iliana Sarafian (LSE) - Insights from Italian Roma Communities: Trusted Leaders
Module 6 · 29 Minutes to complete
Costanza Torre (LSE) - Insights from Border-Crossers: COVID-19 and Politics of Solidarity
Module 7 · 26 Minutes to complete
Sara Vallerani (LSE) - Insights from Undocumented Communities in Rome
Module 8 · 30 Minutes to complete
Dr Eloisa Franchi (Università degli Studi di Pavi) - Equitable Engagement in Humanitarian Settings
Module 9 · 20 Minutes to complete
Instructor
Professor
Marco Brambilla is a full professor at Politecnico di Milano, actively engaged in both industrial and academic research and innovation. His research spans data science, software modeling languages, design patterns, crowdsourcing, social media monitoring, and big data analysis. He has held visiting researcher positions at CISCO in San José and the University of California, San Diego, and served as a visiting professor at Dauphine University in Paris. Marco is the founder of the startup Fluxedo, which focuses on social media analysis and engagement, and WebRatio, which develops software modeling tools for Web, Mobile, and Business Process applications. He has authored over 200 papers, books, and research articles and has received numerous best paper awards. Additionally, Marco has given keynote speeches at various conferences and events. His research projects focus on data science and data-driven innovation, and he has contributed to the development of the OMG standard IFML. He has participated in several European and international research projects, reviewed FP7 projects, and evaluated EU FP7 proposals, as well as national and local government funding programs across Europe. Marco is involved in the organization and review of numerous scientific conferences and workshops, serving as an associate editor for SIGMOD Records, Journal of Web Engineering, and Advances in Human-Computing Interactions.
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