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In this chapter, when working in the Caribbean there should be a theoretical framework that best works with vulnerable and disenfranchised populations such as, those living in extreme poverty. The theories should be anti-oppressive and social justice-oriented frameworks such as; resiliency theory, intersectionality, and cultural humility.
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Johnson, E.J., Huggins, C.L. (2019). Theoretical Underpinnings Needed for the Caribbean. In: Social Casework Methodology: A Skills Handbook for the Caribbean Human Services Worker. SpringerBriefs in Social Work. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-27319-4_5
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