Student field works defense conference

Regular students field works defense conference at the Academy was held in January 16, 2023. Students presented their field work results at the Conference attended by employers – Mrs. Inna Novikova, representative of the Trade union of social workers and health industry; Mrs. Solvita Alaine-Gernere from Welfare department of Jurmala City municipality; Mrs. Aija Āriņa from the Tukums Social service, as well as graduates from ECA Caritative and S social work study programs. Employers judge students’ works from practical perspective whereas teachers of the Academy evaluate skills to integrate theoretical knowledge. Discussions revealed that various solutions of social cases cause ethical dilemmas. Also the high pressure of bureaucracy in social work was discussed – it shield away real with work with clients.