Learning the lessons of Bam

Abstract

English A massive earthquake devastated the city of Bam in Iran in 2003. The survivors became rapidly disenfranchised from the relief efforts and social capital diminished significantly. This article details the breakdown in social capital and links are made between the sustainment of social capital and the social work role. French En 2003, un tremblement de terre de grande magnitude a dé vasté la ville de Bam en Iran. Les survivants ont vite é té mis à l'é cart des efforts de relè ve et le capital social a diminué de façon significative. Cet article rend compte de l'effritement du capital social et é tablit des liens entre le maintien du capital social et le rôle du travail social. Spanish En 2003 un fuerte terremoto devastó la ciudad de Bam, Irán. A los supervivientes se les cortó muy rápidamente la ayuda de emergencia y como consecuencia el capital social disminuyó significativamente. Se describe el deterioro del capital social y se conexiona el trabajo social con el sostenimiento del capital social.

Towards a natural disaster intervention and recovery framework

“…Yet, this research shows that, during the longer-term recovery phase, social capital can be undermined and eroded by the response interventions. Such an outcome has been pinpointed in other studies (see, for example, Aghabakhshi and Gregor, 2007).…”

Does the Type of Temporary Housing Make a Difference in Social Participation and Health for Evacuees of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami? A Cross-Sectional Study

“…35 In addition, social capital contributes to the reconstruction of the community. 36 Therefore, enhancing social capital in the evacuees’ community could improve their health. In fact, it was reported that interventions to facilitate social participation in local events by evacuees in prefabricated housing improved their health.…”

Designing and compiling the protocol of specialized interventions of hospital social workers in crisis situations in Iran

“…Yanay and Benjamin (2005) reached similar conclusions in their study of the role of social workers in disaster. Aghabakhshi and Gregor (2007) believe that the survivors of a disaster are not helpless people. Using their energy instead of compassion and mourning can reduce their anger and increase their empowerment and participation (Aghabakhshi and Gregor, 2007).…”

“…Aghabakhshi and Gregor (2007) believe that the survivors of a disaster are not helpless people. Using their energy instead of compassion and mourning can reduce their anger and increase their empowerment and participation (Aghabakhshi and Gregor, 2007). Social workers have a key role in responding to natural disasters.…”