Policies, Protocols, and Practices for Social Work in the Digital World

Policies, Protocols, and Practices for Social Work in the Digital World
Author: Fahri Özsungur
Publisher:
Total Pages: 690
Release: 2021
Genre: Organizational change
ISBN: 9781799877721

"This book focuses on the digital applications of social work, the effects of pandemic and digital transformation on social work, and practices and studies related to social work covering many issues such as gender, feminism, post-war social cohesion, social security, occupational health and safety, aging, ageism, social policy, migration, racism, sexual abuse, violence against women "--

Community Organization in Social Work

Community Organization in Social Work
Author: Sheeba Joseph
Publisher: Discovery Publishing House Pvt Limited
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2016-04
Genre: Community organization
ISBN: 9789350563724

The Book "Community Organization in Social Work" is an important text book for the students of social work both at the undergraduate and masters level. The book has covered almost major aspects of community organization which is an important method in social work. The book has been prepared keeping in mind the core and basic concepts in community organization. It is believed that the book will be greatly useful to the BSW and MSW Students and development practitioners.

The Handbook of Community Practice

The Handbook of Community Practice
Author: Marie Weil
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 968
Release: 2013
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1412987857

Encompassing community development, organizing, planning, & social change, as well as globalisation, this book is grounded in participatory & empowerment practice. The 36 chapters assess practice, theory & research methods.

Community development (second edition)

Community development (second edition)
Author: Ledwith, Margaret
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2011-04-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1447300831

Community development finds itself in times of unprecedented political, social and economic change, locally and globally, at the same time as divisions between poverty and privilege widen. Building practical approaches to theory and theoretical approaches to practice, this updated and expanded second edition of a bestselling text develops critiques of the changing context and identifies challenges faced by community development both at community level and as a collective force for a more just, equal and sustainable future. Featuring a range of different models of community development and illustrative stories from practitioners in the field, the new edition will be essential reading for practitioners, students and educators involved in community development, youth and community work, social work, health and education.

Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities, and Organizations

Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities, and Organizations
Author: Charles A. Glisson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2012-08-14
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1118176952

A solid, theory-to-practice guide to contemporary mezzo and macro social work Written by a renowned team of scholars, Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities, and Organizations focuses on the contemporary theory and practice of social work. Each chapter delves deeply into the key theoretical considerations surrounding a particular practice area, exploring the clinical implications of each. Spanning the full range of both mezzo and macro practice areas, the authors thoroughly look at the assessment of and interventions with group, community, organizational, and institutional settings. The most authoritative book in this field, Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities, and Organizations features: A focus on evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention for each practice area discussed Comprehensive coverage of the most important new and emerging practice technologies in mezzo and macro social work Current and emerging demographic, social, political, and economic trends affecting mezzo and macro practice An array of pedagogical aids, including Key Terms, Review Questions for Critical Thinking, and Online Resources Content closely aligned with social work accreditation standards (EPAS) Providing a solid review of the entire scope of contemporary mezzo and macro social work practice, Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities, and Organizations is both an indispensable educational text for students and a valuable working resource for practitioners who work with groups, communities, and organizations of all sizes.

The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice

The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice
Author: Dennis Saleebey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Social service
ISBN: 9780205011544

A conceptual and practical presentation of the strengths perspective in social work. Part of the Advancing Core Competencies Series, a unique series that helps students taking advanced social work courses apply CSWE's core competencies and practice behaviours examples to specialised fields of practice. The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice, 6th edition, presents both conceptual and practical elements of the strengths perspective - from learning about and practicing the strengths perspective to using the strengths perspective with older adults, the chronically ill, and substance abusers. Many of the chapters address recent events -from the tragic shooting in Tucson to the uprisings in the Middle East. Each chapter begins with a section from an expert in the field. 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 - Each chapter contains four critical thinking questions and two short essay questions that require the reader to apply key concepts. Engage Students - Extensive case examples keep students interested and help them see a connection between theory and practice. Explore Current Issues - Three new chapters have been added to reflect the most current knowledge in the field. 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 competencies and practice behaviours.

Social Work Case Management

Social Work Case Management
Author: Betsy Vourlekis
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2017-07-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 135148933X

This new practice text provides a series of readings focusing on case management in a number of fields and in a variety of settings with different client populations. Each chapter examines a major component of case management practice by presenting information about an innovative program from a different location around the country. In conjunction, these readings provide a road map to social work case management.In addition to offering up-to-date practice approaches and examining the functions and skills of case management in depth, the authors provide the policy information needed for putting this traditional form of social work practice into today's service delivery context.

Building Powerful Community Organizations

Building Powerful Community Organizations
Author: Michael Jacoby Brown
Publisher:
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Using stories and exercises from grassroots organizing experience ... [this book] walks you through the steps of starting a new group or strengthening an old one - to build a better world.-Back cover.