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ASEAN Social Work Journal
ISSN : 20891075     EISSN : 29632404     DOI : https://doi.org/10.58671/aswj
Core Subject : Humanities, Social,
ASEAN Social Work Journal (ASWJ) is an international social work journal, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal mandated by the ASEAN Social Work Consortium (ASWC) to be published by the country of Indonesia, specifically the Indonesian Social Work Consortium (ISWC). ISWC was established on the 10th of August, 2011, in Jakarta-Indonesia, following the ASEAN Social Work Consortium (ASWC) at a regional level in Manila, the Philippines. The primary mandate of ISWC is to facilitate strategic initiatives for promoting roles of social work profession and education. The ASEAN Social Work Journal is one of the initiatives that comply with these purposes. It is part of the Knowledge Management work plan formulated by ASWC. AIMS & SCOPE ASEAN Social Work Journal facilitates academic platforms and productive exchanges of knowledge, research, education, practice, and ideas among social work practitioners, educators, researchers, students, and social policymakers worldwide. It aims to innovatively contribute to social work and promote social welfare mainstreaming in the ASEAN region contexts. The journal focuses on the following social work/Social Welfare topics: social work theory/concepts, social work methods, social work practices, fields of social work, social development, management of the humanitarian organization, and public policies. The journal focuses on the following social work/social welfare topics: social work theories/concepts, social work methods, social work practices, fields of social work, the innovative intervention of social work, social development, management of the humanitarian organization, and social policies. Original Theoretical and Empirical Papers: Research-based articles dealing with social work theory and practice in the ASEAN region. In particular, the journal seeks articles from all those concerned with social work and social welfare issues of Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN) and ASEAN Plus Countries (China, Japan and South Korea). The priority is given to articles contributing to the development of knowledge and social work theories, methods, research, and practice in ASEAN region and ASEAN Plus Countries. Brief Communications: Short articles on social work theories and practice. The journal seeks brief notes on developing innovative intervention methods or indigenous social work in the ASEAN region and ASEAN Plus Countries. The journal welcomes manuscripts from social work educators, practitioners and researchers. The manuscripts should be no longer than eight double-spaced pages. Research Proposal: Short articles regarding social work Master and Doctorate research Proposal. The journal seeks a brief research proposal on developing innovative research methodology in social work around the ASEAN region and ASEAN Plus Countries. The journal welcomes manuscripts from social work Master and Ph.D. students. The manuscripts should be no longer than six double-spaced pages.
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Representation of Child Exploitation in the Film 'Trade of Innocents' and Reflections for Indonesia Tamba, Wahyu Pratama; Soekarni, Muhammad; Ferezagia, Debrina Vita
Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 13 No. 1, June 2025
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The film Trade of Innocents (2012) presents an overview of the situation of child trafficking in Cambodia. It explores the psychological impact of victims and the role of social support interventions in victim recovery, as well as strategies in the context of tackling child trafficking in Indonesia. The research also examines the potential strengths of the characters and protagonists in the film who demonstrate perseverance in the face of challenges. This research offers a new perspective in analyzing the issue of child trafficking, its psychological impact, social support for victim recovery, and the utilization of potential strengths. A qualitative approach was used in this research, with the type of content analysis method, supported by various sources such as previous research, books, national regulations, and international conventions on children's rights. The results concluded the complexity of human trafficking and the need for attention from various parties including the state, community, and family. The strengths perspective focuses on the strengths in the problem of human trafficking, including the strength of the main character, the ability of survivors to overcome their trauma, the role of social workers, NGOs, and the government in providing interventions to handle of child trafficking. Multi-stakeholder cooperation is needed in addressing the issue of child trafficking, advocacy, and building collective public awareness.
Enhancing Participation of Children in Schools: A Social Worker's Perspective Reodique, Karleen May
Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 13 No. 1, June 2025
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Recognizing the importance of children’s participation in ensuring cognitive and social skills development of children, value formation and citizenship, better decision-making for child-centered programs, and strengthening child protection systems, this paper aims to propose a social work model on enhancing children participation in school governance. The model focuses on child-centered intervention approach in addressing the issues and barriers to children’s meaningful participation in decision-making in a public elementary school. Drawing on the assessment conducted in Kalayan Elementary School on the extent and quality of children’s participation, the author proposes a social work model in ensuring the representation of the pupils in the school-based management committee of a public elementary school. The social work model was developed through: (1) needs assessment and further analysis of data using problem tree analysis; (2) developing theory of change to guide the social workers in attaining the desired changes; and (3) creation of a social work model that encapsulates the proposed intervention and expected outcomes.
Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction and Management: Assessing Vulnerabilities and Local Responses in Maasin City, Philippines Oraiz, Kristoper Rex; Oraiz, Elmee Joy
Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 13 No. 1, June 2025
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Identifying Suitable Social Worker Candidates for Counselling Using Holland RIASEC Model and FIKR (Facet, Insight, Knowledge, Resilience) Profiling Yap, Chee Kong; Leow, Chee Seng; Leong, Wing Sum Vincent
Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 13 No. 1, June 2025
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This study aimed to identify individuals best suited for counselling occupations using the Holland RIASEC Model and the FIKR (Facet, Insight, Knowledge, and Resilience) Profiling Assessment Tool. A total of 190 respondents were assessed, focusing on six personality dimensions—Realistic (R), Investigative (I), Artistic (A), Social (S), Enterprising (E), and Conventional (C). Results showed that 40 respondents (21.05%) were highly suitable for counselling roles, characterized by high Social scores, often paired with strong Investigative traits. Demographically, older female respondents demonstrated a slight advantage, suggesting that life experience may enhance counselling effectiveness. The study emphasizes the value of targeted training programs to further develop counselling competencies among identified individuals. These findings provide a foundation for selecting and developing candidates for counselling roles, ensuring they possess the necessary interpersonal and analytical skills. The research contributes to understanding career alignment and highlights the importance of personality assessment in professional development. By identifying individuals naturally inclined toward counselling, the study supports the creation of tailored training programs, benefiting educational institutions, employers, and policymakers involved in the recruitment and training of counselling professionals.
Analysis of the Influence of School for Great Women (Sekolah Perempuan Hebat) Model on Family Resilience in Dano Village Indonesia Bambang Rustanto; Marwanti, Theresia Martina; Kartika, Tuti Kartika; Ariska , Dela Vinka
Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 13 No. 1, June 2025
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The government's efforts to protect and empower women are realized through the School for Great Women model. The problem of the study is how the School for Great Women Model influence family resilience in Dano Indonesia Village. The research method used is a mixed method with an explanatory partial design type. There are one hundred women members of the School for Great Women in Dano Village. The result of this study is that there is a difference in the average pre-test and post-test scores in participating in the School for Great Women model. This shows that the School for Great Women model in Dano Indonesia Village can improve family resilience. The aspect of physical resilience, namely increased physical skills in meeting daily needs such as sewing, cooking, food processing, and gardening by utilizing land or home yards. Changes in the aspect of social resilience are the increased ability to relate and communicate with both husband and children, so that relationships in the family become more harmonious and equal. Relationships with children have become better by no longer yelling at children. Then, changes in the aspect of psychological resilience are the increased ability to manage stress and solve problems together.
2025 Consolidate Laksmono, Bambang Shergi
Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 13 No. 1, June 2025
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Managing Community Home-Based Care Intervention for Children Living with HIV in Jakarta, Indonesia (2009-2024): Role of Social Workers Simanullang, Gracia V.P.K.; Rachmat, Evadana; Imelda, Johanna Debora; Anggita, Kartika; Irwanto, Irwanto
Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 13 No. 2, December 2025
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Children and Adolescents living with HIV and AIDS (CALHIV) are one of the most vulnerable populations, especially those living in underserved and marginal communities. This article presents lessons learned and challenges of a Community Home-Based Care (CHBC) intervention by Lentera Anak Pelangi (LAP). This intervention program was initiated as an extension service during the university’s research for a Harm Reduction Program to prevent HIV infection among injecting drug users (IDUs) managed by the HIV and AIDS Research Center, Atma Jaya Indonesian Catholic University (ARC-AJCUI). LAP was established to respond to community reports about children of IDUs who were neglected by community and families. Since 2009, AJCUI, assisted by government agencies, communities and professionals have supported the children of IDUs who were impacted (affected or infected) by HIV, by advocating their families and communities lacking the right information and education about HIV, and. providing access to resources to fulfill the children’s basic needs and rights. Case file data accumulated over 15 years are presented to highlight LAP journeys as one of the very few HIV community organization providing home-based and multi-disciplinary intervention programs that fills the void in Indonesia’s HIV services and make significant impacts to the lives of CALHIV in Indonesia.
Barangay-Led Interventions for CICL: Current Practice and Ways Moving Forward Lim, Lester John; Lamberte, Hazel Cometa-
Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 13 No. 2, December 2025
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This study examines the barangay-led interventions for Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) in the three barangays in Quezon City, Philippines, under Republic Act 9344. Using a multiple-case study design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 key stakeholders, direct field observations, and document analysis to examine how developmental, preventive, and remedial programs are integrated across intervention levels. Findings show that while barangays implement a range of programs for CICL, these tend to be programmatic rather than child-centered. The study found that the local government unit, through the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC), implements primary interventions centered on community development, including advocacy initiatives, curfew enforcement, security enhancement, and budget allocation for child protection programs. On the other hand, the secondary interventions involved direct engagement with children through structured dialogues, case management, educational support, counseling, parent education, and organized developmental activities aimed at strengthening protective factors and mitigating delinquent activities. Tertiary interventions that were implemented aimed to address legal concerns by facilitating monitoring, conducting feedback sessions, and implementing reintegration strategies to support CICL while also preventing recidivism. The study highlights the importance of a well-functioning BCPC and recommends capacity-building initiatives, professional practice enhancement, and policy reforms to strengthen community-based, child-focused interventions facilitated by social workers and paraprofessionals.
Early Access to Support for Families of Foreign Origin in Japan: An Exploratory Study of Social Work Outreach utilizing Web Advertising Ohsaka, Yuki
Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 13 No. 2, December 2025
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This study reconceptualizes outreach as a preventive social work practice aimed at facilitating early access to support for individuals and families who remain invisible to formal support systems, with a particular focus on families of foreign origin (FFO) in Japan who face structural and social barriers to accessing support information. To empirically examine this form of preventive outreach, the study analyzes the outcomes of a multilingual web advertisement campaign implemented by a Japanese non-profit organization Florence. The analysis draws on outreach activities conducted through Global Oyako Chat initiative, which disseminated support information in English, Tagalog, and Vietnamese language. Data, such as number of ads displayed (n = 2,643,927), click-throughs (n = 18,467), and “Add Friend” button clicks (n = 343) were analyzed and further disaggregated by language, users’ gender, device type, and residential area to identify patterns of engagement and access behavior. The findings indicate that, in contrast to conventional outreach that primarily targets “visible clients” whose challenges are already apparent, web-based outreach enables connection with “invisible clients” whose needs may be unrecognized or have not yet fully emerged. This approach can be characterized as a form of preventive outreach, enhancing early access to support before problems escalate. The findings suggest that, when thoughtfully designed and implemented, digital outreach strategies can help bridge structural gaps and improve access to support information for underserved FFO communities in Japan.
University Students’ Awareness and Willingness to Intervene: Bystander Response to Peer Suicidal Risk in Kyrgyzstan Salimova, Leila; Nurbaeva, Meerim K.; Agbo, Noah
Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 13 No. 2, December 2025
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While suicide is widely recognized as a serious concern, there is limited research on how young people perceive and respond to suicide risk among their peers. Our research aims to explore Kyrgyzstani university students' awareness and personal connections to suicide risk among peers, as well as their likelihood to intervene. We conducted a cross-sectional survey among 239 university students in Kyrgyzstan, employing an instrument based on the Bystander Intervention (BSI) Model. Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, visualizations, and thematic grouping of open-ended questions to identify trends and insights. Students show a strong awareness of the severity in Kyrgyzstan. While students view suicidal ideation as an emergency, they struggle to identify manipulative behaviors and specific signs. Students are generally willing to intervene but lack the knowledge and confidence for concrete actions. This study highlighted the critical role of personal experience, awareness, and skill development in shaping students' readiness to support peers at suicidal risk, emphasizing the need for targeted educational interventions to equip bystanders with effective knowledge and resources for proactive suicide prevention.