Social work and the practice of social
justice: An initial overview
Written by Michael O’Brien
Published by Aotearoa New Zealand
Social Work, 2009
Abstract
Social justice is a key element in social work. A sample of 192 ANZASW members recently completed a questionnaire describing their approach to social justice and the links between social justice and their practice. This overview article provides an initial summary of their thinking about and approach to social justice in that practice and reflects the various ways in which that practice is shaped by and reflects dimensions of social justice.