Socmag

Child trafficking in Vienna – Repatriation of affected Romani children into their country of origin, Romania, as a lasting solution?

Astrid Bliem, Vienna (Austria)

Austria is affected by child trafficking not only as a transit country but also as a destination country. This is especially true in the case of Romani children from Romania, which are mostly subject to child trafficking for work exploitation (stealing and begging) or for sexual exploitation, picked up in Vienna and repatriated to their country of origin. Social work at present does not play a major role in dealing with this topic, although it has the necessary methodical preconditions to increase its role. (more…)

Comparative Social Work and Trafficking in Women

Brigitta Zierer, Vienna (Austria)

Social work in different states offers professional support, protection as well as control for persons in need. There are presently no uniquely European or international patterns of social work, but rather a need for research as well as comparative work and studies to promote the international dimension and co-operation of social work and social workers — especially in an area like trafficking in women. (more…)

Adoption of Guatemalan Children: Impending Changes Under the Hague Convention for Intercountry Adoption

Karen Smith Rotabi, Richmond and Alexandra W. Morris, Chapel Hill (USA)

Guatemala is the second largest source of US-adopted children. Currently, Guatemala is attempting to implement the Hague Convention for Intercountry Adoption. (more…)