Emilio José Gómez-Ciriano is Associate Professor of Social Work at Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha and Vice-President of the Spanish Federation of Human Rights Associations. Inés Martínez Herrero is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the National University of Distance Education, a qualified social worker and Secretary and former Vice President of the European Social Work Research Association (ESWRA). Ian Cummins recently retired as Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Social Sciences at Salford University. His research has focussed on poverty and mental health.
“An excellent addition to the literature, this book advances social work’s understanding of human rights with thorough analysis of the foundations of the profession as well as contemporary social issues.” David Androff, Arizona State University “In globally turbulent and unpredictable times, Human Rights in Social Work helps readers to chart a socially progressive course. These established authors have made a vital contribution and help to stimulate our critical understanding of our profession and the world in which it is located.” Paul Michael Garrett, University of Galway “The human rights mandate of social work is clear: situating ourselves on the side of the oppressed, colonised, marginalised and violated. This timely book is a powerful instrument for deepening consciousness of this mandate and providing directives for taking transformative action towards its fulfilment.” Linda Harms-Smith, University of Pretoria