Rural Social Work

Author : Nancy Lohmann,Roger A. Lohmann
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Social service, Rural
ISBN : 9780231129336

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Rural Social Work Practice by Nancy Lohmann,Roger A. Lohmann Pdf

Featuring contributions from practitioners, researchers, and academics, this volume synthesizes and analyzes current trends in rural social work practice and considers the most effective ways to serve rural communities. Contributors consider the history and development of rural social work from its beginnings to the present day, addressing the value of the Internet and other new information technologies in helping clients. They also examine the effects of nonprofit organizations and welfare reform on poor rural areas. Coverage of specific client populations and fields of practice includes services for rural mental healthcare; the chronically mentally ill; healthcare for minorities; and the challenges faced by the elderly in rural areas. The contributors also consider issues affecting gays and lesbians living in rural communities and the role of religiosity and social support in the well-being of HIV/AIDS clients. The book concludes with a consideration of the unique issues associated with educating social workers for rural practice.

Author : Ken Collier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Social Science
ISBN : MINN:31951000334403W

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Social Work with Rural Peoples by Ken Collier Pdf

Examines the unique problems encountered by rural social workers when dealing with seasonal farm workers, native Indians on reserves and the rural poor in Canada. Gives a historical overview of rural society and examines the threat posed to it by the urban industrial centre.

Author : Michael Rex Daley
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780190937676

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Rural Social Work in the 21st Century by Michael Rex Daley Pdf

Revised edition of the author's Rural social work in the 21st century, [2015]

Author : Pugh, Richard,Cheers, Brian
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781847427908

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Rural social work by Pugh, Richard,Cheers, Brian Pdf

In much of the West the concerns of rural people are marginalised and rural issues neglected. This stimulating book draws upon a rich variety of material to show why rural social work is such a challenging field of practice. It incorporates research from different disciplines and places to provide an accessible and comprehensive introduction to rural practice. The first part of the book focuses upon the experience of rurality. The second part of the book turns to the development of rural practice, reviewing different ways of working from casework through to community development. This book is relevant to planners, managers and practitioners not only in social work but also in other welfare services such as health and youth work, who are likely to face similar challenges.

Author : Amanda Howard,Meaghan Katrak,Tamara Blakemore,Phillip Pallas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317060642

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Rural, Regional and Remote Social Work by Amanda Howard,Meaghan Katrak,Tamara Blakemore,Phillip Pallas Pdf

This book gives voice to the direct practice experience of social workers working in rural and remote contexts using Australia as the primary case-study. The authors undertake a qualitative research project, conducting in-depth interviews to examine social work theory and practice against the reality of rural and remote contexts. Practice examples provide the reader with an insight into the diverse and complex nature of social work in rural and remote Australia and the role of contemporary social work. Through placing rural and remote social work in its historical, theoretical and geographical contexts, this work explores a range of considerations. These include isolation; ethical dilemmas when working with small and closely linked communities; climate, disaster relief and the environment; community identity and culture; working with indigenous communities in remote contexts; and social work education. Based on direct practice research, this book challenges existing theories of practice and reframes those to reflect the reality of practice in rural and remote communities. As social work must continue to critically reflect on its role within an ever changing and individualistic society, lessons from rural and remote settings around engagement, sense of place and skillful, innovative practice have never been more relevant.

Author : Paul Force-Emery Mackie,Kimberly Zammit,Michelle Alvarez
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Social service, Rural
ISBN : 1933478713

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Practicing Rural Social Work by Paul Force-Emery Mackie,Kimberly Zammit,Michelle Alvarez Pdf

Within the conversation surrounding rural social work, there is a consistent focus on theoretical arguments, definitions, and political concerns, and a limited discussion of direct practice. This book speaks directly to practice concerns as they apply to rural environments at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. The authors use a generalist model of practice and apply systems and person-in-environment theories to help readers develop a more sophisticated understanding of general problems and concerns found in rural communities. To truly respond to the well-being of rural residents, rural social workers need to learn to identify and implement opportunities for growth, development, health, and welfare. This book encourages critical thinking, careful reflection, and self-directed learning so as to foster real, positive, sustainable social change in rural environments.

Author : T. Laine Scales,Calvin L. Streeter,H. Stephen Cooper
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781118673096

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Rural Social Work by T. Laine Scales,Calvin L. Streeter,H. Stephen Cooper Pdf

A thoughtful text integrating strengths, assets, and capacity-building themes with contemporary issues in rural social work practice Now in its second edition, Rural Social Work is a collection of contributed readings from social work scholars, students, and practitioners presenting a framework for resource building based on the strengths, assets, and capacities of people, a tool essential for working with rural communities. This guide considers methods for social workers to participate in the work of sustaining rural communities. Each chapter features a reading integrating the themes of capacity-building and rural social work; discussion questions that facilitate critical thinking around the chapter; and suggested activities and assignments. Rural Social Work, Second Edition explores: Important practice issues in rural communities, including the challenges of working with stigmatized populations such as gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people, the homeless, and people living with HIV/AIDS Practice models that hold special promise for rural social workers, including evidence-based practice and community partnership models Newer research tools such as asset mapping, social network analysis, concept mapping, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Exploring how social workers can integrate the tremendous resources that exist in rural communities into their practice, Rural Social Work, Second Edition provides a solid introduction to the complex, challenging, and rewarding work of building and sustaining rural communities.

Author : Ken Collier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0921586299

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Social Work with Rural Peoples by Ken Collier Pdf

Social workers choosing to work in smaller towns or rural communities face a different set of conditions and concerns from their city colleagues. Ken Collier wrote his now–classic text Social Work with Rural Peoples, for those social workers, whether they are just starting out or already in the field. The gist of Collier’s genuinely radical book is that for the rural social worker to be effective, she must be able to identify with the struggles of the people she is trying to help – that trying to maintain “professional”, “ objective” distance will merely ensure that the social worker becomes part of the problem rather than part of the solution. For the social worker in a smaller community, “Whose side are you one?” is the most important question to be answered before any effective work can be done. It is an indictment of the slow pace of progress against the societal problems facing rural populations that a third edition of Social Work with Rural Peoples is necessary.

Author : Leon H. Ginsberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015047517886

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Social Work in Rural Communities by Leon H. Ginsberg Pdf

Author : Jane Maidment
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000247299

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Social Work in Rural Australia by Jane Maidment Pdf

Social work practice in a country town or small remote community several hours' drive from the nearest centre is very different from practice in the city. Social Work in Rural Australia offers an introduction to the challenges and rewards of professional practice in rural and remote areas. The authors explore the practical implications for social workers in non-urban regions, including teamwork with professionals from other fields, working with various sub-groups in communities and across distance with other social work colleagues, the diversity of rural livelihoods and lifestyles, and increasingly pressing environmental issues. Social work theories and case studies demonstrate how enabling practice can promote clients' and communities' ability to deal with some of the challenges of housing, youth unemployment, child protection, ageing, mental health, disability and the obstacles faced by Indigenous, migrant and refugee populations, in specific geographical settings. Social Work in Rural Australia encourages students and practitioners towards a holistic and contextual engagement with rural communities in current and newly developing fields of social work practice. 'This accessible text integrates the theory and practice of social work in often overlooked rural and remote regions. The case studies offer students and practitioners practical insights and celebrate rural practice as both unique and enriching.' - Alana Johnson, 2010 Victorian Winner RIRDC Rural Women's Award, Family Therapist and Social Worker

Author : Ken Collier
Publisher : New Star Books
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006-07-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781554200207

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Social Work with Rural Peoples (Third Edition) by Ken Collier Pdf

The gist of Collier’s genuinely radical book is that for the rural social worker to be effective, she must be able to identify with the struggles of the people she is trying to help — that trying to maintain “professional”, “objective” distance will merely ensure that the social worker becomes part of the problem rather than part of the solution. For the social worker in a smaller community, “Whose side are you on?” is the most important question to be answered before any effective work can be done. It is an indictment of the slow pace of progress against the societal problems facing rural populations that a third edition of Social Work With Rural Peoples is necessary.

Author : Roger Delaney,Keith Brownlee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Canada, Northern
ISBN : 1895939313

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Northern & Rural Social Work Practice by Roger Delaney,Keith Brownlee Pdf

Author : James Donald Smith
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0789003627

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Rural Gays and Lesbians by James Donald Smith Pdf

This book provides knowledge and practice tips specific to the unique and changing needs of rural lesbians and gay men. It is intended to help social workers construct culturally competent service programs and intervention techniques.

Author : Leon H. Ginsberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015059180052

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Social Work in Rural Communities by Leon H. Ginsberg Pdf

Author : John Parkins,Maureen Reed
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780774823821

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Social Transformation in Rural Canada by John Parkins,Maureen Reed Pdf

The rapidly changing nature of life in Canadian rural communities is more than a simple response to economic conditions. People living in rural places are part of a new social agenda characterized by transformation of livelihoods, landscapes, and social relations, inviting us to reconsider the meanings of community, culture, and citizenship. This volume presents the work of researchers from a variety of fields who explore social transformation in rural settlements across the country. The essays collectively generate a nuanced portrait of how local forms of action, adaptation, identity, and imagination are reshaping aboriginal and non-aboriginal communities of rural Canada.