Social Work A Helping Profession In Social Welfare

Author : Brenda DuBois,Karla Krogsrud Miley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Service social
ISBN : 020584894X

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Social Work by Brenda DuBois,Karla Krogsrud Miley Pdf

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.

Author : Mary Ann Suppes,Carolyn Cressy Wells
Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780205921461

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The Social Work Experience by Mary Ann Suppes,Carolyn Cressy Wells Pdf

Learn how social workers use their professional expertise to assist people. This text is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series. The Social Work Experience: An Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare introduces students to the profession of social work including eight major fields of practice, and provides in-depth discussion of social welfare policy, its history, contemporary issues, and probable future trends. The book helps students understand how social workers use their professional expertise to assist people in solving a wide variety of problems to improve their lives. There are three major parts: The first part, Social Work and its Context, comprises four chapters which introduce the profession of social work, provide theoretical perspectives underlying generalist practice, investigate the concept of social justice, and explore social welfare policy and its history. The second part, Professional Practice Settings, offers an in-depth discussion of eight fields of practice: family and children’s services, mental health, health care, schools, older adult services, criminal justice, and developmental disabilities. The third and final part, A Look to the Future, views the profession through the eyes of futurists and explores the challenges and opportunities that await new social workers. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. Here’s how: Improve Critical Thinking — Discussions on values, ethics, human diversity, and generalist social work practice throughout stimulate students to think critically about varying issues. Engage Students — Case studies introduce each chapter and are carefully developed to illustrate the myriad of problems that social workers deal with in daily practice. Explore Current Issues — Includes new content on a variety of issues, including policy diversity, the environment, and much more. Apply CSWE Core Competencies — The text integrates the 2008 CSWE EPAS, with critical thinking questions and practice tests to assess student understanding and development of competency. Support Instructors — An Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank, Computerized Test Bank (MyTest), BlackBoard Test Item File, and PowerPoint presentations are included in the outstanding supplements package.

Author : Mary Suppes,Carolyn Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-06
Category : Social service
ISBN : 0134544854

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The Social Work Experience by Mary Suppes,Carolyn Wells Pdf

Learn how social workers use their professional expertise to assist people. The Social Work Experience: An Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare introduces students to the social work profession and presents detailed descriptions of eight major fields of practice. The text provides in-depth information concerning major social welfare policies that are are presented in historical perspective, along with thorough discussion of current issues and probable future trends. Major case studies assist students in understanding how professional expertise can advance social-work practice and how enlightened social policies must be present if professional interventions are to be effective. The first four chapters of the text introduce the social work profession, present theoretical perspectives on which professional practice is based, explore how the intersectionality of multiple factors impacts social justice issues, and then describe social policy issues in historical context. The following eight chapters describe eight major fields of practice along with the history of each one. A thorough and detailed case study begins each chapter, helping to illustrate social work practice in the respective field, and every chapter includes additional case studies to help students better understand the challenges involved in social work practice. The final chapter of the text explores the many probable challenges awaiting contemporary social workers given the social forces impacting society. Also available packaged with MyLab Helping Professions By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab(TM) personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Helping Professions organizes all assignments around the CSWE EPAS for Social Work and CSHSE Standards for Human Services--enabling easy course alignment and reporting. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Helping Professions, search for: 013527303X / 9780135273036 The Social Work Experience: A Case-Based Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare plus MyLab Helping Professions with Enhanced eText -- Access Card Package, 7/e Package consists of: 0134544854 / 9780134544854 Social Work Experience, The: A Case-Based Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare, 7/e 0135205638 / 9780135205631 MyLab Helping Professions with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card -- The Social Work Experience: A Case-Based Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare, 7/e

Author : Morley D. Glicken
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1412913160

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Social Work in the 21st Century by Morley D. Glicken Pdf

The focus of this book is on understanding the major social issues in America, the social welfare system and it′s attempts to resolve those issues, and the many roles assumed by professional social workers within the social welfare system. This is an easy to read book which includes many examples of successful social work practices within existing social welfare settings.

Author : Leroy Allen Halbert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1923
Category : Social service
ISBN : UCAL:$B266104

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What is Professional Social Work? by Leroy Allen Halbert Pdf

Author : Arthur Emil Fink
Publisher : Holt McDougal
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015016149737

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The Field of Social Work by Arthur Emil Fink Pdf

The eighth edition of this classic textbook confronts students with the two central issues of the social work profession: How can social workers help people deal with personal misfortune? and What can social workers do to help bring about a just society? Answers to these questions come from the book's four main sections. Part One offers perspectives about social work and the kinds of things social workers do. Part Two describes the major policies and programmes social workers use to help people. Part Four discusses helping methods -- the ways clients are connected to social resources -- employed by social workers. Part Five provides case studies that show these helping processes in action. The Field of Social Work s an excellent text for an introductory course in social work. It provides the student with a general introduction to the principles of social work, and proceeds to applications of specific social work methods, providing case studies that illustrate the applications of these methods. Changes that have been made in the Eighth Edition include } new chapters dealing with case management and social work with families } contemporary case studies such as an example of social work in an industrial setting } current methods of social work practice and the latest techniques for applying these methods } innovative ways of working with minorities } new material reflecting the growing interest in working with self-help groups

Author : Ira Colby,Sophia F. Dziegielewski
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06
Category : Social service
ISBN : 9780190615666

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Introduction to Social Work, Fourth Edition by Ira Colby,Sophia F. Dziegielewski Pdf

There are certain questions that all students considering social work ask. Who are social workers? What is it that social workers do? How is the social work profession changing? What does it take to become a social worker? Ira Colby and Sophia Dziegielewski bring their decades of experience in social work practice and education to answer these questions. This engaging text gives readers a practical guide to the many ways in which social workers effect change in their communities and the world. The authors offer an overview and history of the profession; introduce readers to the practice of social work at the micro, mezzo, and macro level; and finally look closely at the many settings and populations that social workers work with. While realistically portraying the pressures and obstacles that social workers face, Colby and Dziegielewski communicate their own passion for social work.

Author : Philip R. Popple,Leslie Leighninger
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015040610233

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The Policy-based Profession by Philip R. Popple,Leslie Leighninger Pdf

"The Policy-Based Profession, by Philip R. Popple and Leslie Leighninger, represents more than an investment in your social work education; it is an investment in your future as a professional social worker. As you begin your social work practice, you will often have occasion to refer back to the principles you have learned in your coursework. Your textbook was written not simply to aid you in the educational process, but to be of continuing assistance to you once you begin your professional practice. It embodies many of the concepts and terms that you will need as a professional social worker, and will be valuable tool to use in your professional practice. Build your professional social work library with this volume; we believe it will serve you well in your career as a professional social worker."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Charles D. Garvin,John E. Tropman
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015040500178

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Social Work in Contemporary Society by Charles D. Garvin,John E. Tropman Pdf

How are the various methods of social work practice used in the major social problem areas, including work with children and families, corrections, education, the workplace, healthcare, mental care, and the like? This book will answer the questions posed. Coverage includes detailed information on the social work methods used with individuals, groups, families, organizations, communities, and society as a whole. Coverage of diversity and social justice is integrated throughout the book, with references to different ethnic groups, gender and sexual orientation, disability and circumstance. Social workers and social welfare agents.

Author : Suresh Murugan
Publisher : Social work department, PSGCAS
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Introduction To Social Work by Suresh Murugan Pdf

ABOUT PROJECT MSW : CONVERSION OF SOCIAL WORK STUDY MATERIALS (IN PAPER) INTO SOFT COPIES, ELIMINATING THE DIFFUCILTIES IN GETTING STUDY MATERIALS.

Author : Mary Wirtz Macht,José B. Ashford
Publisher : Merrill Publishing Company
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015021985612

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Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare by Mary Wirtz Macht,José B. Ashford Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008-05-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780470222591

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Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare, Human Behavior in the Social Environment by Anonim Pdf

Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare, Volume 2: The Profession of Social Work features contributions from leading international researchers and practitioners and presents the most comprehensive, in-depth source of information on the field of social work and social welfare.

Author : Abraham Flexner
Publisher : Alpha Edition
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9353950147

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Is Social Work a Profession? by Abraham Flexner Pdf

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Author : Donald Brieland,Lela B. Costin,Charles R. Atherton
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015016158886

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Contemporary Social Work by Donald Brieland,Lela B. Costin,Charles R. Atherton Pdf

Author : Nazneen Mayadas,Thomas D. Watts,Doreen Elliott
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1997-10-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015040040654

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International Handbook on Social Work Theory and Practice by Nazneen Mayadas,Thomas D. Watts,Doreen Elliott Pdf

Covering the five continents of the globe, this text explores the theory and practice of social work within selected countries. In the context of conditions prevalent in these countries, it highlights the constant challenges facing social workers to meet the needs of individuals and societies.