Abraham Tetteh Teye
About Abraham
Teye’s research focuses on global social work, social justice and human rights, child protection and welfare, and interventions for vulnerable populations. His scholarship examines social policy, health and mental health interventions, and the role of social work in addressing complex social problems across local and global contexts.
Contributions
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Publications
Examines the effective and ethical integration of social media in social work, addressing gaps in policy and practice. Argues that effective and ethical social media integration demands enhanced e-professionalism, continuous digital literacy, and robust policy development.
Considers how social work practitioners in Ghana conceptualize and implement the principles of recognition and judgement when working with street children in Accra. Demonstrates that recognition and judgement are fundamental components in social work interventions for street children, as they can improve the effectiveness of interventions.
Analyzes proposals aimed at reducing the growing number of street-connected children. Emphasizes the importance of using multilevel approaches to address the phenomenon.
Explores the practical experiences of social workers working to bridge the gap between policy and implementation by providing interventions for street children in Accra, Ghana. Identifies a need for holistic, well-funded interventions and increased social worker participation in policymaking to improve the well-being of street children.
Investigates how globalization affects social work practice, challenges, and opportunities in Ghana. Shows that social workers are vital for tackling social problems and enhancing service users’ well-being.
Analyzes a case of social workers facing challenges when their professional ethics come into conflict with one another. Highlights the ethical dilemmas that arise as a result of working with children living on the streets.
Considers the power dynamics and perspectives that emerge within the design and implementation of interventions for street children in Accra, Ghana. Finds that Ghana's status as a liberal state influences the public and the media’s negative conception of street children.
Explores the advancement of women’s rights through a social work approach, specifically addressing the issues of violence and abuse against women, access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, and fair employment and reasonable working conditions. Suggests that improving health services, taking preventive measures, and advocating for equal pay and working conditions for women will go a long way to aid in the defense of the fundamental rights of women.