Evaluation And Social Work Practice

Author : Ian Shaw,Joyce Lishman
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1999-05-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0761957936

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Evaluation and Social Work Practice by Ian Shaw,Joyce Lishman Pdf

Evaluation and Social Work Practice offers a comprehensive treatment of the central issues confronting evaluation in social work that links theory and method to practical applications. Evaluation is an integral part of social work and social care provision, for both practice and service delivery. Evaluation can improve effectiveness and increase accountability and help develop new models of practice and service delivery. The authors argue that evaluation should not just be applied to practice but should be a direct dimension of practice. Appealing to the student, researcher and practitioner, Evaluation and Social Work Practice will become the standard reference source on evalua

Author : Bruce A. Thyer,Laura L. Myers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Social service
ISBN : 0872931269

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A Social Worker's Guide to Evaluating Practice Outcomes by Bruce A. Thyer,Laura L. Myers Pdf

"Thyer and Myers have written an easy-to-read primer on the topic of empirically evaluating the outcomes of social work practice. This resource, for social work students--graduate and undergraduate-- and for social work practitioners, presents outcome studies using both group-research and single-case designs. Unlike other books dealing with the topic of evaluating practice which use theoretical cases, Thyer and Myers use real-life examples of evaluating social work practice, ranging from those fairly low on the scale of internal validity to those that are pretty rigorous. The book begins with a refresher on evaluation research, provides a balanced approach to both single-system and group-evaluation designs, and closes with a discussion of ethical issues, myths, misconceptions, and practical cinsiderations in evaluation"--Back cover.

Author : Richard M. Grinnell,Peter Gabor (Sociologist),Yvonne A. Unrau
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Human services
ISBN : 9780190227302

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Program Evaluation for Social Workers by Richard M. Grinnell,Peter Gabor (Sociologist),Yvonne A. Unrau Pdf

Revised editon of Program evaluation for social workers, 2012.

Author : Chris Beckett
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446247778

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Assessment & Intervention in Social Work by Chris Beckett Pdf

Chris Beckett′s new book on assessment and intervention in social work practice covers the core topics for qualifying social work students. The book provides a thorough understanding of the issues and skills essential for effective practice. Each of the nine chapters defines a key concept, including Assessment; Intervention; Risk and Efficacy. Case studies and ′practice questions′ throughout make the connections between theory and practice explicit. Suggestions as to further reading are made at the end of each chapter. This important book is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate social work students throughout all three years of their training, but it will be particularly useful for students who are on on placement, or who are reflecting on their experiences on placement. It is also a useful resource for practice teachers who need a framework for discussing practice with students they supervise on placement.

Author : David Daniel Royse,Bruce A. Thyer
Publisher : Brooks Cole
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015042983570

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Program Evaluation by David Daniel Royse,Bruce A. Thyer Pdf

Well-known in the field, Royse and Thyer present and simplify all the essentials needed for a critical appreciation of evaluation issues and methodology. From this text, students will learn how to gather evidence and demonstrate that their interventions and programs are effective in improving clients' lives. This text is known for its student-friendly writing style and clear presentation of concepts, as well as its hands-on and applied focus.

Author : Thomas O'Hare
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780190059606

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Essential Skills of Social Work Practice by Thomas O'Hare Pdf

Essential Skills of Social Work Practice, Third Edition presents the basics of effective social work practice and helps students develop competence in assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Its broad coverage explores the counseling, case management, and research skills necessary to implement evidence-based practice in contemporary social work. Part I of the text includes three chapters that address the core foundations of social work practice: how assessment, intervention and evaluation are linked; the role of theory and research in practice; and a chapter on ethics. Part II, in addition to explaining how to conduct sound assessments and treatment planning, also examines client supportive/engagement skills, cognitive-behavioral skills, and case management skills. Part III focuses on integrating these skills into evidence-based practices with common mental health disorders and problems-in-living with adults, children, and families. Case studies, inspired by real clients, are accompanied by a psychosocial assessment, intervention, and evaluation plan. Appendix B, "The Comprehensive Service Plan," is incorporated throughout the text.

Author : Richard M. Grinnell, Jr.,Yvonne A. Unrau
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1196 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780199889891

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Social Work Research and Evaluation by Richard M. Grinnell, Jr.,Yvonne A. Unrau Pdf

Over thirty years of input from instructors and students have gone into this popular research methods text, resulting in a refined ninth edition that is easier to read, understand, and apply than ever before. Using unintimidating language and real-world examples, it introduces students to the key concepts of evidence-based practice that they will use throughout their professional careers. It emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research, data collection methods, and data analysis, providing students with the tools they need to become evidence-based practitioners.

Author : Richard M. Grinnell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Evaluation research (Social action programs)
ISBN : 9780190859022

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Social Work Research and Evaluation by Richard M. Grinnell Pdf

Since the first edition in 1981, Social Work Research and Evaluation has provided graduate-level social work students with basic research and evaluation concepts to help them become successful evidence-based practitioners, evidence-informed practitioners, and practitioners who are implementing evidence-based programs. Students will gain a thorough understanding and appreciation for how the three dominant research methodologies-quantiative, qualitative, and mixed methods-will help them achieve their professional goals, regardless of their area of specialization. Written in clear, everyday language, this edition also includes the pedagogical features that will make it easy and effective for classroom use.

Author : Richard M. Grinnell
Publisher : Wadsworth
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015016147111

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Social Work Research and Evaluation by Richard M. Grinnell Pdf

Author : Carol H. Meyer
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Social case work
ISBN : 0231075561

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Assessment in Social Work Practice by Carol H. Meyer Pdf

This book confronts the current bureaucratic and fiscal constraints that have inhibited social workers from assessing clients and offers concrete ways of handling a wide array of cases.

Author : Sally Holland
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446259764

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Child and Family Assessment in Social Work Practice by Sally Holland Pdf

This thoroughly revised and updated second edition of Child and Family Assessment in Social Work Practice is an essential guide for social work students and practitioners involved in the assessment of children and their families. Focusing on ′core′ assessments and guiding the reader through the complexities of conducting assessments of need and risk, the book now includes within each chapter a range of specifically-tailored exercises and focus points which encourage readers both to reflect on what they have learnt and to understand how they can apply that learning to practice. Placing a strong emphasis on good, evidence-based, assessment practice, Sally Holland has also, for this new edition, included original research evidence from a wide range of up-to-date research studies which are relevant to today′s practice and which aim to promote a critical and reflective approach to the assessment process. The book is divided into three parts: - Part 1 explores different appoaches to assessment work, outlining policy changes and their implications for working with children and their families. - Part 2 studies those involved in child and family assessments: children and their parents; and the relationship between the assessors and the assessed. - Part 3 - a more practical guide - outlines the actual process of an assessment, illustrated by case studies, focusing on planning assessment methods, analysis, reporting and critical evaluation. Accessibly relating theory and research to actual practice through the use of case studies, exercises, and suggestions for good practice and further reading, this book has a student-friendly structure It will be an invaluable resource for practitioners and academics across the field of social welfare, particularly for those embarking on, or already involved in, child and family assessment.

Author : Robert W. Weinbach
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : UOM:39015059274665

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Evaluating Social Work Services and Programs by Robert W. Weinbach Pdf

Program Evaluation uses a practical, reader-friendly approach to de-mystify evaluation research, clarifying evaluation's relationship to social work practice and providing the knowledge necessary to conduct it. This book assumes some familiarity with traditional research methods and basic statistics or are currently studying them. It contains all necessary definitions and brief explanations of essential research terminology and concepts. However, it relates them directly to their usage in evaluation research, which is often quite diffent from the way they are used in traditional research. Well organized with excellent flow from chapter to chapter, Program Evaluation does not read like a research methods book, making it the most accessible book on evaluation research available.

Author : Jonathan Parker
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781526416162

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Social Work Practice by Jonathan Parker Pdf

This bestselling book will take you step-by-step through the four main aspects of social work practice - Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Review - giving you a complete foundation in each. It will introduce you to each process in a clear and accessible way, supporting you to both reflect on and apply what you have learnt in practice across settings and service user groups. The book will provide you with a theoretical foundation from which you can explore other aspects of social work. New to the fifth edition: an ‘ethnographic approach’ to social work focus on relationship and resilience revised exploration of the political context of social work updated emphasis on social justice and human rights.

Author : Michael J. Holosko,Catherine N. Dulmus,Karen M. Sowers
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781118420911

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Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families by Michael J. Holosko,Catherine N. Dulmus,Karen M. Sowers Pdf

A lifespan approach presenting evidence-informed interventions for working with individuals and families Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families covers assessment of and intervention with children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, and families. It offers an array of pedagogical features within each chapter, as well as online resources and review questions at the conclusion of each chapter to help guide critical thinking about topics. Reflecting the current state of evidence-informed social work practice, each chapter's contributors emphasize the incorporation of wider forms of systematically collected data such as case studies, best or promising practices, and consumer-focused data. Reading this book will not only give readers the tools to work effectively with individuals and families, but also develop their skills in evidence informed practice. Comprehensive and insightful, Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families is a student- and practitioner-friendly text identifying the best assessment tools and strategies available for social workers to successfully serve individuals and families facing a broad range of challenges.

Author : Ruben Martin
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857255853

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Social Work Assessment by Ruben Martin Pdf

At a time of change and review within social care, it is relevant to explore traditional skills, knowledge and values associated with assessment in the context of changing practice. This book introduces and explores assessment in social work in a user-friendly, yet comprehensive way. The author reviews the interpersonal skills necessary for social work practice, applying them particularly to assessment and outlines fundamental knowledge and theoretical models that can inform assessment. The professional social work value base underpinning assessment and the power balance between assessor and the person being assessed are also taken into consideration.