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BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Preface
Part I SOCIAL WORK AND ITS CONTEXT
Chapter 1 The Social Work Profession
Chapter 2 Theoretical Perspectives for Social Workers
Chapter 3 Social Justice, Poverty, and Populations At Risk
Chapter 4 Social Welfare Policy: Historical Perspectives
PART II PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SETTINGS
Chapter 5 Family and Children's Services
Chapter 6 Social Work in Mental Health
Chapter 7 Social Work in Health Care
Chapter 8 Social Work in the Schools
Chapter 9 Substance Abuse Services
Chapter 10 Social Work with Older Adults
Chapter 11 Social Work and Criminal Justice
Chapter 12 Developmental Disabilities and Social Work
Part III A LOOK AT THE FUTURE
Chapter 13 Future Challenges and Closing Notes
References
Credits
Index
FULL TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Part I
SOCIAL WORK AND ITS CONTEXT
Chapter 1
The Social Work Profession
Susan Dunn
Social Work: A Unique Profession
Professional Social Workers
Generalist BSW Social Workers
The Professional Competencies and Practice Behaviors of the BSW Social Worker
The Baccalaureate Social Work Curriculum: How Competence and Expertise Evolve
Advanced Practice: Social Workers with MSW and PhD Degrees
The Environment and Context of Practice
A Broader Ecological Perspective
Selecting a Career in Social Work
Pamela Wright
Alan Martin
Madeleine Johnson
Education and the Social Work Career Ladder
Employment Opportunities
A Research Question: Where Do Social Work College Graduates Find Jobs?
Employment Patterns for MSWs
Salaries and Demand for Social Workers
Future Employment Opportunities for Social Workers
Legal Regulation of the Profession
State Licensure and Certification
NASW Certification of Professional Achievement
Professional Social Work Organizations
The National Association of Social Workers
The Council on Social Work Education
The National Association of Black Social Workers
The National Association of Puerto Rican & Hispanic Social Workers
Other Professional Organizations
International Social Work Organizations
Comparing Related Occupations
Sociology
Psychology
Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapy
Psychiatry
Human Services
How Professions Relate
History of Social Work: Linkage to Social Justice
Summary
Practice Test
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Chapter 2
Theoretical Perspectives for Social Workers
The Several Roles of Stephanie Hermann, BSW
Brockton Manor
Sandra McLean: The Effects of Institutionalization
Ongoing Challenges of Community Placement
Social Work and Systems Theory
The Ecosystems Perspective
The Generalist Approach
Levels of Intervention
Global, Environmental, and Spiritual Considerations
The Intervention Process
Values, Ethics, and Human Diversity
Social Justice and Populations at Risk
The Strengths Perspective: Resilience and Empowerment
Political Perspectives
The Political Spectrum
Conservative Perspectives
Liberal or Progressive Perspectives
Neoliberalism and Neoconservatism
Radical Perspectives
The Political Spectrum and Social Welfare Policy
Turning to Each Other
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Chapter 3
Social Justice, Poverty, and Populations At Risk
Juanita Chavez
Social Justice, Poverty, and Populations at Risk
Social and Economic Justice
The Impact of Poverty
Populations at Risk
Children
Women
Older Adults
Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
People with Disabilities
Gay and Lesbian Persons
Potent Forms of Discrimination in the United States
Racism
Sexism
Ageism
Heterosexism and Homophobia
Social Justice Issues in the 21st Century
Summary
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Social Welfare Policy: Historical Perspectives
Donna Rudnitski
The Rutherford Family
Social Welfare Policy and Social Justice
Social Welfare Policy in the Old World
Social Welfare Concepts: Residual versus Institutional
Old World Historical Roots
The Elizabethan Poor Law and the Act of Settlement
Poor Relief in the United States
Values
The Charity Organization Society and the Settlement House Movement
Social Welfare in the United States in the 20th Century
The Progressive Years, 1900-1930
Federal Initiatives, 1930-1068
Cutting Back the Welfare State, 1968 to the Present: Earned Income
Tax Credit and Welfare Reform
Social Welfare Policy in the 21st Century
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
The Working Poor and the Earned Income Tax Credit
Privatization
The Faith-Based Trend
An International Perspective
Sweden
Japan
Progress of Social Justice Today
NASW and Ongoing Human Rights Efforts
Summary
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PART II
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SETTINGS
Chapter 5
Family and Children's Services
LaTanya Tracy
Historical Perspectives on Family and Children’s Services
The Child Welfare Movement and Protective Services Programs
Children’s Rights as International Law
Challenges of African American Families: A Brief History
Services and Their Providers: A Continuum of Care
Least Restrictive Environment
In-Home Services
Out-of-Home Services
Client Self-Determination and Professional Decision Making
Women, Children, and Ethnic Minority Groups: Populations at Risk
Attachment Theory and Emotional Bonding
Reproductive Rights and Single Parenting
Ecological Issues
Gay and Lesbian Families
Multiracial Families
Immigrant Families
Diverse Family Structures and Social Work’s Ethic of Cultural Competence
Spirituality, Religion, and Science
Family Policy, Domestic and International: Research Raises Questions
How Family-Friendly is the American Workplace?
Assisting Families Around the World
Current Trends in the United States
Summary
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Chapter 6
Social Work in Mental Health
David Deerinwater
Social Work Competencies for Mental Health Practice
Required Practice Behaviors: Knowledge and Skill
Values and Integrity
Specific Knowledge Base for Mental Health
Generalist Practice with Groups and Communities
Working with Groups in Mental Health
Community Practice
Generalist Practice in Case Management
Social Workers Respond to Disaster: Acute and Posttraumatic Stress
Social Justice Issues in the Mental Health Field
Environmental Perspectives on Mental Health
Practice with Diverse Populations
Native American History and the Cherokee Experience
Mental Health Policy and Social Work Practice: Historical Perspectives
Gradual Enlightenment
A Courageous Researcher and Reformer: Dorothea Dix
The Past 100 Years
Policy and Practice: Future Issues
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 7
Social Work in Health Care
Katherine Lewandowski
Applying Generalist Practice Theory to Health Care
Starting with the Liberal Arts Base of Social Work Education
Values and Ethics in Health Care Social Work
Focusing on the Community and Populations at Risk
Achieving Competence for Practice in Health Care
Health Care Services
Acute Care
Long-Term Care
Home Health Care
Insurance Companies
Hospice and Palliative Care
Emergency Room: Trauma and Crisis amid Human Diversity
Health Care in Rural Areas
The Environmental Context of Practice
Human Rights and Health: Global Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
Early History: Caring for the Poor and Sick
Origins of Health Care Social Work
The Emergence of Health Care Social Work in the United States
Social Policy: Politics and Economics in Health Care
Medicare
Medicaid
Health Care Reform and the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Future Trends for Social Workers
Summary
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Chapter 8
Social Work in the Schools
Lisa and Loretta Santiago, Children at Risk
People of Latino or Hispanic Heritage: A Brief History
History of Social Work in the Schools
Early Years
Middle Period
Recent Times
Social Work Roles in the Schools
Working with Individuals
Family Work
Group Work
Working with Organizations and Communities
Teamwork
School-Linked, Integrated Services
The Impact of Cultural Diversity in the Schools
Alternative Schools and Charter Schools
Involvement in Special Education
Educational Evaluations as Applied Research
School Social Work with Other Special-Needs Children: The Ordeal of Two Gay Brothers
Social Work Values in the School Setting: Policy Implications
The Santiago Sisters
The Larkin Case
Bullying and Violence in the Schools
Sexuality and Teen Pregnancy; Environmental Factors
No Child Left Behind?
Teen Drop-out Rates
Spiritual Development and Empowerment
An International Comparison: School Social Work in Ghana
Current Trends
Summary
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Chapter 9
Substance Abuse Services
Dan Graves
The Profession’s History in the Substance Abuse Field
Mary Richmond: An Early Leader
Social Work Contributions and Leadership Evolve
Critical Components of Professional Practice
Engagement
Assessment
Intervention
Evaluation
A European Prevention and Treatment Approach: The Harm Reduction Model
A United States Model: Alcoholics Anonymous
At-Risk Populations
Women and Children
Older Adults
Native Americans
Hispanic Americans
African Americans
Lesbian Women and Gay Men
Persons with Disabilities
Building a Knowledge Base
Substances of Abuse
Environmental Perspectives
Global Differences in Prevention and Treatment
U.S. Social Welfare Policy Related to Substance Abuse
Social Justice, Human Rights, and the War on Drugs
Summary
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Chapter 10
Social Work with Older Adults
Abbie Heinrich
Social Work with Older Adults: A Brief History
The Importance of Generalist Social Work
Gerontological and Geriatric Social Work
Who Are Our Older Adults?
Geographical Distribution
Marital Status
Employment
Economic Status
Housing
Physical and Mental Health
Ethnicity
Older Adults and Their Families
Daily Life in Later years
Research on Family Strengths
Older Adults as Caregivers
Caregiver Stress and the “Sandwich Generation”
Elder Abuse
Working with Older Adults of Diverse Backgrounds
Ethnic and Cultural Minorities
Gay and Lesbian Older Adults
Empowerment Practice
Social Policy and Older Adults: Past to Present
Family Care
Early Pension Plans
Trends in American Private Pensions
Social Security Today
Supplemental Security Income
Housing Assistance
Medicare and Medicaid
Food Stamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Current Innovative Programs and Alternative Lifestyles
More Federal Legislation Relating to Older Adults
The Older Americans Act
The Social Services Block Grant
Values and Public Policy
The “Continuum of Care”: Prolonged Independence
Coming to Terms with Long-Term Care
End-of-Life Issues, Religion, and Spirituality
Death and Dying
Spirituality and Religion
Hospice Services and Complimentary Therapies
An International Perspective: The Netherlands
Social Work with Older Adults: A Growing Future
Summary
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Chapter 11
Social Work and Criminal Justice
Alan Martin
History of Social Work in Criminal Justice
Components of the Criminal Justice System
Law Enforcement
The Courts
The Correctional System
The Juvenile Justice System
Value Dilemmas for Social Workers
Social Work with Groups and Organizations
Environmental Perspectives
Crime and Communities at Risk
Community Strengths, Restoration, Spirituality, and Resilience
Promoting Human Rights and Social Justice
Social Welfare Policy in Criminal Justice
The Prison Population
The Death Penalty
Social Policy and Juvenile Justice
Populations at Risk
Global Perspectives
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 12
Developmental Disabilities and Social Work
Mary and Lea Perkins
Developmental Disabilities: What are They?
Difference between “Disability” and “Developmental Disability”
Categorical vs. Functional Definitions of Developmental Disability
Services for People with Disabilities: A Brief History
Training Schools
Protective Asylums
The Eugenics Movement
New Research, New Attitudes
Normalization and the Deinstitutionalization Movement
Deinstitutionalization as a Goal
Types of Developmental Disabilities
Intellectual Disability or Mental Retardation
Cerebral Palsy
Autism
Orthopedic Problems
Hearing Problems
Epilepsy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Learning Disabilities
Emotional Disturbance
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; Cocaine and Other Drug-Exposed Babies
Overall Prevalence and Co-occurrence of Disabilities
Social Work Roles with People Who Have Disabilities
Institutional Settings
Community Settings
Genetic Counseling
Spirituality Dimensions
Education for Work with People Who Have Disabilities: CSWE Standards
NASW Standards for Service
Human Diversity and Populations at Risk
The Continuum of Care
Research Suggests Direction for Service Improvement
Providing Supportive Services to Diverse Families: A Chinese Illustration
Asian Americans: A Brief History
Social Justice Issues
Mismatch between Person and Environment
Discrimination
Empowerment, Self-Determination, and Self-Advocacy
The Disability Rights Movement, Social Policy, and Appropriate Terminology
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Civil Rights Act of 1991
Global Efforts on Behalf of People with Disabilities
Value Dilemmas and Ethical Implications
Complex Issues
Current Trends
Summary
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MySearchLab Connections
Part III
A LOOK AT THE FUTURE
Chapter 13
Future Challenges and Closing Notes
Rachel Fox: Student Social Worker in an International Field Placement
Social Work: Profession at the Edge of Change
Futurists’ Perspectives on Globalization
National and International Strategic Planning
Globalization: Relevance to Social Work
Demographic Trends
A Multicultural America
The Graying of America
The Evolving American Family
The Changing Immigrant and Refugee Population
Political Trends
Welfare Reform and Poverty
Privatization of Social Services
Women’s Issues
Economic Trends
Technological and Biomedical Advances
Information and Communication Technology
Biomedical Technology
Environmental Sustainability
The Future of the Social Work Profession
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