Abstract
Japanese schools play a special role in the aftermath of national disasters as they provide both shelter and resources. Regarding this, we review the literature surrounding school social workers.as they help their communities prepare for and respond to disasters. We examine the peculiarities of practicing social work in a disaster setting with griefstricken teachers, students, and families. Further, we explore the power of social work in educating the community about disaster preparedness, rebuilding both physical structures, and recovering the mental health of communities after a disaster.
