<P> "Social work is a practice - based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people . Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work . Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and indigenous knowledges, social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance wellbeing ." - International Federation of Social Workers </P> <P> "Social work is a profession concerned with helping individuals, families, groups and communities to enhance their individual and collective well - being . It aims to help people develop their skills and their ability to use their own resources and those of the community to resolve problems . Social work is concerned with individual and personal problems but also with broader social issues such as poverty, unemployment and domestic violence ." - Canadian Association of Social Workers </P> <P> Social work practice consists of the professional application of social work values, principles, and techniques to one or more of the following ends: helping people obtain tangible services; counseling and psychotherapy with individuals, families, and groups; helping communities or groups provide or improve social and health services; and participating in legislative processes . The practice of social work requires knowledge of human development and behavior; of social and economic, and cultural institutions; and of the interaction of all these factors. "- National Association of Social Workers </P> <P> "Social workers work with individuals and families to help improve outcomes in their lives . This may be helping to protect vulnerable people from harm or abuse or supporting people to live independently . Social workers support people, act as advocates and direct people to the services they may require . Social workers often work in multi-disciplinary teams alongside health and education professionals ." - British Association of Social Workers </P>

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