The thesis covers the topic about the response of Centres of Social Work (CSW) after the floods that occurred in Slovenia in August 2023. Ways of responding after floods to repair the damage is crucial, as they are one of the most frequent and devastating natural disasters in Slovenia. I researched how CSW responded immediately and one month after the floods, what people’s needs were identified by social workers as a result of the floods, what barriers social workers faced in providing assistance after the floods, how CSW cooperated with other organisations after the floods and what do social workers want to improve in CSW in case of work after the floods. The research is qualitative in nature, and I collected data using a structured questionnaire. My sample consists of 8 CSW working in the areas most affected by the floods. I found that after the floods, CSW did fieldwork, which is the most effective way of providing assistance and identifying the needs of the population. They set up crisis teams and provide
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