Faculty of Social Work Organizes Awareness Seminar on ”Violence Against Children and Its Psychological and Social Impacts”
Under the patronage of Prof. Ashraf Imam Abdel-Radi, President of Aswan University, and Prof. Mohamed Gaber Abbas Mohamed, Dean of the Faculty of Social Work, the Faculty organized an awareness seminar entitled “Violence Against Children and Its Psychological and Social Impacts” on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Al-Orouba Primary School, as part of its field training activities for third-year students.
The seminar reflects the Faculty’s commitment to raising awareness of pressing social issues affecting children’s lives and safeguarding their psychological and social well-being.
The seminar was delivered by Dr. Hamdan Taher, Assistant Professor of Social Planning, who addressed the concept of violence against children, its various forms, and its psychological and social consequences. The discussion highlighted how exposure to violence can lead to psychological, behavioral, and social problems, emphasizing the importance of providing children with a safe and supportive environment, encouraging positive interactions, and fostering a culture of protection, respect, and tolerance.
The program also featured an interactive activity entitled “A Child’s Imprint,” through which children were encouraged to reject negative behaviors and embrace positive values. By placing their fingerprints, the children pledged to stand against violence and harmful practices and uphold the values of respect and tolerance.
This seminar forms part of the broader objectives of the Faculty’s field training program, which seeks to raise children’s awareness of contemporary social issues, promote positive values and behaviors, and highlight the vital role of social workers in preventing problems that threaten children’s well-being. These efforts contribute to nurturing a more socially aware generation capable of building healthy relationships and interacting positively with others.
The seminar was held under the supervision of:
- Prof. Mohamed Sayed Abbas, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs.
- Prof. Asmaa Sayed Hassan, General Coordinator of Field Training.
- Prof. Haitham Sayed Abdel-Halim, Academic Supervisor for Third-Year Students.
- Eng. Omaima Farag Mohamed, Teaching Assistant in the Department of Social Planning and Fieldwork Agency Supervisor.