"Western colonization has been a cultural project with very destructive consequences. As a western form of intervention, social work has been part of this project. Decolonizing social work entails many dimensions, which includes identifying destructive beliefs and practices, reclaiming Indigenous beliefs and practices, and learning from successful decolonization to improve social work practice with Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations... Social work decolonization is then a practice in which sustainable harmony is realized through active engagement in local environments" (Crampton, 2015, p. 9)
This book is devoted to improving the lives of children and families that come to the attention of child welfare authorities by demonstrating and advocating socially just child welfare practice.
This book seeks to remedy the lack of holistic perspectives currently used in Western social work practice by exploring Indigenous and other culturally diverse understandings and experiences of healing.
In this volume, Indigenous and non-Indigenous social work scholars examine local cultures, beliefs, values, and practices as central to decolonization.
In the context of reconciliation and Indigenous resurgence, Unsettling Spirit provides a personal perspective on decolonization, informed by Indigenous traditions and lifeways, and the need to examine one's complicity with colonial structures.
Crampton, Alexandra. (2015). Decolonizing social work “best practices” through a philosophy of impermanence. Journal of Indigenous Social Development, 4(1), pp. 1-11. https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work/media/v4i1-03crampton.pdf
