Policy Practice for Social Workers: An Ethic of Care Approach

ISBN-13: 9781138068896 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023 / 412 str.

Linda K. Cummins; Katherine V. Byers; Laura Pedrick

Opis

The second edition of Policy Practice for Social Workers introduces the concept of policy practice in social work settings and illustrates how significant policy change may be achieved at a local community, state, and national level.

Spis treści

Acknowledgments  I. Policy Practice Then and Now  1. Defining Policy Practice in Social Work  2. Examining Social Welfare History  3. Doing Policy Practice within an Ethic of Care Framework  4. Making Policy: Politics, Economics, and Policy Practice  II. Policy Practice Skills  5. Developing an Ethical Policy Practice  6. Analyzing Social Problems and Social Welfare Policies from An Ethic of Care Perspective  7. Working with the Media and Shaping Public Opinion  8. Influencing Government Action: The Legislative Process, Interest Groups, and Lobbying  9.Building a Coalition to Create Change  10. Campaigning  11. Evaluating Policy: Implementation and Outcomes 12. Building an Equitable Future