Opis: Social Work - Karla Krogsrud Miley, Brenda DuBois

Applies the empowerment perspective to the Social Work profession. Social Work: An Empowering Profession, 8/e introduces the social work profession and interweaves contemporary themes of strength, human rights, and social justices. In addition, this title details the empowerment-oriented roles of the social worker as consultant, resource manager, and educator. Connecting Core Competencies series -- Each chapter highlights the core competencies and practice behavior examples found in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Critical thinking questions throughout reinforces these connections. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: * Understand the Social Work Profession. * Apply principles of empowerment to various fields of social work practice. * Apply critical thinking skills to case scenarios presented throughout the text. * Analyze issues faced by clients using a human right and social frame. * Examine personal perspectives and biases.In this Section: 1. Brief Table of Contents 2. Full Table of Contents BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS: Part One: The Profession of Social Work Chapter 1: Social Work: A Helping Profession Chapter 2: An Evolving Profession Chapter 3: Social Work and Social Systems Chapter 4: The Social Service Delivery System Part Two: Social Work Perspectives Chapter 5: Values and Ethics in Social Work Chapter 6: Human Rights and Social Justice Chapter 7: Diversity and Social Work Part Three: Generalist Social Work Chapter 8: Empowerment Social Work Practice Chapter 9: Social Work Functions and Roles Chapter 10: Social Work and Social Policy Part Four: Contemporary Issues in Fields of Practice Chapter 11: Social Work and Poverty, Homelessness, Unemployment, and Criminal Justice Chapter 12: Social Work in Health, Rehabilitation, and Mental Health Chapter 13: Social Work with Families and Youths Chapter 14: Adult and Aging Services FULL TABLE OF CONTENTS: Part One: The Profession of Social Work Chapter 1: Social Work: A Helping Profession Who Are Social Workers? What Do Social Workers Do? What Is the Purpose of Social Work? How Are Social Work and Social Welfare Related? How Is Social Work an Empowering Profession? Looking Forward Practice Test Chapter 2: An Evolving Profession The Emergence of Social Work as a Profession Defining Social Work as a Profession The Quest for Professional Status The Common Base of Social Work Practice Tenets for the Social Work Profession Looking Forward Practice Test Chapter 3: Social Work and Social Systems The Ecosystems Perspective Social Functioning Client Systems in Social Work Social Work Methods Looking Forward Practice Test Chapter 4: The Social Service Delivery System Social Service Settings The Funding of Services Staffing Patterns Self-Help Groups as Resources Service Delivery Issues Looking Forward Practice Test Part Two: Social Work Perspectives Chapter 5: Values and Ethics in Social Work Values and Ethics The Foundation of Professional Social Work Values The Value Context of Social Work Social Work Codes of Ethics Ethical Principles for Social Work Ethical Preferences for Empowerment Social Work Looking Forward Practice Test Chapter 6: Human Rights and Social Justice Human Rights in Society Social Justice Social Injustice: The "Isms" The Bases of Social Injustice Effects of Social Injustice Opportunities, Obstacles, and Empowerment Social Work as a Human Rights and Social Justice Profession Looking Forward Practice Test Chapter 7: Diversity and Social Work Diversity and Social Work Multicultural Social Work Practice Racial and Ethnic Diversity Sexual Diversity Social Work with Diverse Populations Looking Forward Practice Test Part Three: Generalist Social Work Chapter 8: Empowerment Social Work Practice The Empowerment Base of Social Work Practice Engagement Assessment Implementation: Intervention and Evaluation Looking Forward Practice Test Chapter 9: Social Work Functions and Roles A Generalist Approach Consultancy Resource Management Education Looking Forward Practice Test Chapter 10: Social Work and Social Policy Social Policy Social Policy and Political Ideologies Social Work and Social Policy Street-Level Services Public Welfare Policy in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries Current Public Welfare Programs Looking Forward Practice Test Part Four: Contemporary Issues in Fields of Practice Chapter 11: Social Work and Poverty, Homelessness, Unemployment, and Criminal Justice Social Work and Poverty Social Work and Homelessness Social Work and Unemployment Social Work in Criminal Justice Concluding Remarks Practice Test Chapter 12: Social Work in Health, Rehabilitation, and Mental Health Social Work in Health Systems Social Work and Genetics Social Work and AIDS Social Work and Physical Disabilities Social Work and Developmental Disabilities Social Work and Mental Health Social Work and Chemical Dependency Concluding Remarks Practice Test Chapter 13: Social Work with Families and Youths The Contemporary Family Child Maltreatment Child Welfare Services Social Work in the Schools Specialized Services for Adolescents Concluding Remarks Practice Test Chapter 14: Adult and Aging Services Services for Adults Caregiving for Aging Parents and Life Partners Intimate Partner Violence Elder Abuse Services for Older Adults Concluding Remarks Practice Test

Szczegóły: Social Work - Karla Krogsrud Miley, Brenda DuBois

Tytuł: Social Work
Autor: Karla Krogsrud Miley, Brenda DuBois
Producent: Pearson
ISBN: 9780205914777
Rok produkcji: 2013
Ilość stron: 504
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.79 kg

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