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Titolo: |
Social work fields of practice [[electronic resource] ] : historical trends, professional issues, and future opportunities / / [edited by] Catherine N. Dulmus, Karen M. Sowers
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Pubblicazione: | Hoboken, N.J., : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., c2012 |
Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (434 p.) |
Disciplina: | 361.3/20973 |
Soggetto topico: | Social service - Practice - United States |
Social workers - United States | |
Soggetto genere / forma: | Electronic books. |
Altri autori: |
DulmusCatherine N
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Note generali: | Description based upon print version of record. |
Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
Nota di contenuto: | Social Work Fields of Practice; Contents; Preface; About the Editors; Contributors; Chapter 1 Child Welfare and Social Work Practice; History of Social Work and the Child Welfare Partnership; Child Welfare Workforce and Professional Social Workers; The 1950 and 1960 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Studies; Deprofessionalization of Child Welfare; Current Status of Child Welfare: Issues, Practice, and Controversies; Accountability; Privatization; Toward Reprofessionalization in Child Welfare: Recruitment, Retention, and Agency/University Title IV-E Partnerships; Supervision and Mentorship |
Findings From Pertinent Research StudiesEvidence-Based Practices, Social Work Research, and Child Welfare; Professionalizing and Improving Child Welfare; An Increased Societal Need for Child Welfare Services; An Increased Need to Prepare Child Welfare Professionals; Social Work Education Partnerships Between University and Child Welfare; Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Retention; Credentialing, Career Concerns, and a Vision for the Future of Child Welfare; Conclusion; Notes; Key Terms; Review Questions for Critical Thinking; Online Resources; References | |
Chapter 2 Family-Centered Practice: A System-Based Approach to Strengthening FamiliesFamily-Centered Practice; Eight Core Principles Organize Family-Centered Practice; Theoretical Framework for Family-Centered Practice; Ecological-Transactional Overview; Family Structure; Social Development Model; Social Skills Training; Risky Parenting Practices; Family Protective and Resilience Factors; Family-Centered Programs; Parent Training Programs; Family Therapy Programs; Family Skills Training Programs; Conclusions; Key Terms; Review Questions for Critical Thinking; Online Resources; References | |
Chapter 3 School Social WorkImportance of School Social Work Practice; Definition of School Social Work Practice; History of School Social Work; Professional Organizations, Credentials, and Standards for School Social Workers; Current Statistics About Numbers of School Social Workers; Professional Standards; Licensing and Credentials; Research on Tasks and Roles of School Social Workers; School-Based Practices and Program Innovations Impacting School Social Work; Multiple Responsibilities and Professional Ethics in School Social Work Practice; Current Social Work Settings in Public Schools | |
Administrative and Funding Configurations of School Social Work Service DeliveryCurrent Practice Models and Interventions in Use; Individuals; Parents and Families; Groups and Classrooms; Interventions With the School; Current Assessment Models; Trends and Issues in Practice; Accountability; Evidence-Based Practice; Service Trends; Technology; Future Issues; Conclusion; Key Terms; Review Questions for Critical Thinking; Online Resources; References; Chapter 4 Substance Abuse; Holistic View; Overview of Substance Abuse Problems; Assessment Instruments; Cage; Michigan Alcohol Screening Test | |
Problem Oriented Screening Instrument for Teenagers | |
Sommario/riassunto: | A contemporary look at social work practice and the many career possibilities-with detailed coverage of important new and emerging trends As the practice of social work continues to diversify, students need a clear picture of the current state of the field and an up-to-date source of information and guidance on emerging career opportunities. Social Work Fields of Practice provides both. Written by a team of experts in their respective specialties, this book features a comprehensive overview of contemporary social work practice, discussing historical trends and demograp |
Titolo autorizzato: | Social work fields of practice ![]() |
ISBN: | 1-118-24026-X |
1-283-94113-9 | |
1-118-22724-7 | |
Formato: | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
Record Nr.: | 9910461761103321 |
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