This work is a critical analysis of the various aspects of social work education and practice. It argues that social work is still a profession searching for a firm identity and a clear and respectful image. The incorporation of science and scientific approach into social work education and practice appears to be the key for the profession to continue to grow and gain its rightful place in the professional and academic communities. Lastly, this book is intended to generate productive dialogues to advance the profession and its educational processes.
This work is a critical analysis of the various aspects of social work education and practice. It argues that social work is still a profession sea...
Teenage parenting, particularly mothering, is commonly seen as both personally and socially undesirable. Governments across the world demonstrate concern about teenage pregnancy figures, setting targets and sponsoring campaigns to lower rates of teenage pregnancy and this view is reflected across society and throughout the media. "Teenage Pregnancy and Parenthood "explores a broad range of perspectives on pregnancy and parenting at a young age from a number of international and cultural contexts, and looks at interventions and examples of good practice. Bringing together contributions from...
Teenage parenting, particularly mothering, is commonly seen as both personally and socially undesirable. Governments across the world demonstrate conc...
The debate of teenage pregnancy and parenthood continues to be a topical media and political issue, and a contested policy area. Covering the controversial issues, this book contributes to the debate, filling the gap in the current market. The strong chapter selection looks at areas such as:
education
social policy and welfare reforms in the UK and US
issues for young fathers
child sex abuse
girls with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
This is invaluable reading for those working on government strategies to reduce teen...
The debate of teenage pregnancy and parenthood continues to be a topical media and political issue, and a contested policy area. Covering the contr...
Effectively engage clients in working for personal change
Social Work Practice with Children and Families presents the framework for family health social work and its applications in various practice environments. This vital textbook provides a unique blend of academic deliberations and practical service guidelines. Case examples or discussion questions are included at the end of each chapter to facilitate more in-depth understanding and discussion among graduate and undergraduate students, professors, and educators in health and human service areas.
Social Work Practice...
Effectively engage clients in working for personal change
Social Work Practice with Children and Families presents the framework for family...
Presents the framework for family health social work and its applications in various practice environments. Provides a unique blend of academic deliberations and practical service guidelines.
Presents the framework for family health social work and its applications in various practice environments. Provides a unique blend of academic delibe...
'International Perspectives on Disability Services' presents different cultural and societal contexts on services for people with disabilities. This text covers a range of topics on disabilities related to physical status, emotional conditions and community settings.
'International Perspectives on Disability Services' presents different cultural and societal contexts on services for people with disabilities. This t...
'International Perspectives on Disability Services' presents different cultural and societal contexts on services for people with disabilities. This text covers a range of topics on disabilities related to physical status, emotional conditions and community settings.
'International Perspectives on Disability Services' presents different cultural and societal contexts on services for people with disabilities. This t...
Bridging the chasm between the disabled and a just and fair society takes skill, dedication, and a deep understanding of the issues. Disability and Social Work Education: Practice and Policy Issues presents leading social work experts providing insightful, effective strategies to address the current gaps in the system between social work and those individuals with disabilities. Diverse perspectives on all levels of social work practice are integrated with the basic tenets of social justice, accessibility to services, and human rights. Specific challenges and issues are addressed in...
Bridging the chasm between the disabled and a just and fair society takes skill, dedication, and a deep understanding of the issues. Disability an...
Ngoh Tiong Tan Allison Rowlands Francis K. O. Yuen
Looks at the complicated nature of disaster preparedness and how it relates to poverty, trauma, community development, and service delivery systems. This book explores social interventions used in relief efforts to aid hundreds of thousands of people who were left at risk and in need in affected areas of South Asia and East Africa.
Looks at the complicated nature of disaster preparedness and how it relates to poverty, trauma, community development, and service delivery systems. T...
The profession of social work has, since its inception, stressed the importance of the family system in practice and policy development. Even though the family has always been central to effective social work practice, the framing of the family system from a holistic health perspective is new to the field. This collection develops a family health perspective that will facilitate effective social work practice and policy development.
Family health is an emerging practice orientation within the field of social work. A family health orientation practice utilizes a holistic approach that...
The profession of social work has, since its inception, stressed the importance of the family system in practice and policy development. Even thoug...
