May 15, Social Worker's Day
On May 15, the Social Worker's Day is celebrated, date that aims to give greater visibility to this profession as important and necessary for society. Thinking about historical data, how did social service arise in Brazil and in the world? According to research from the CEFI-SYS core clinical psychologist, Maria Eduarda Cioccari, the social service had its origins within the Catholic Church and aimed at preparing the great working mass for industrial capitalism.According to the study, in 1899, the World Social Security School in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, and in Brazil, emerged in 1936 in São Paulo. In 1925, the National Work Council was created and, in 1926, work protection laws were approved, such as vacation law, minor code, insurance-disease, etc.According to the Social Worker, a mental health specialist with chemical dependence, chemical dependency consultant and member of the CEFI-Integration Nucleus, Gustavo Lopes Jaques, the role of the Social Worker assists in the life change of individuals due to situations of vulnerability and social inequalities, which can generate violence, poverty, crime and drug use. "The social service professional contributes to individuals to achieve their individual rights," said Jacks....
May 13, 2021