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The Social Work Experience: An Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare helps students to understand how social workers use their professional expertise to help people solve a wide variety of problems and improve their lives. It not only introduces the profession of social work and its fields of practice, but also provides students with a clear understanding of social welfare policy, its history and contemporary issues. The fifth edition contains three major parts: The first part, Social Work and its Context, introduces professional social work, discusses theoretical perspectives for generalist practice, and guides students in their understanding of poverty and populations-at-risk. The second part, Professional Practice Settings, offers an in-depth discussion of eight fields of practice: family and children's services, mental health, health care, schools, substance abuse, older adult services, criminal justice, and developmental disabilities. The third and final part of the text, A Look to the Future, views the future of the profession through the eyes of futurists and highlights the challenges and opportunities that await social workers.

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Part One Social Work and Its Context 1. The Social Work Profession Susan Dunn Social Work: A Unique Profession Professional Social Workers Generalist BSW Social Workers The Expertise of the BSW Social Worker The Baccalaureate Social Work Curriculum: How Expertise Evolves Advanced Practice: Social Workers with MSW and PhD Degrees The Social Work Practice Environment Social Work Professional Roles 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 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 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 Internet Sites Summary Key Terms Discussion Questions Classroom Exercises Research Activities Internet Research Exercises References For Further Reading 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 and Ethics and Human Diversity Social Justice and Populations at Risk The Strengths Perspective: Resilience and Empowerment Political Perspectives The Political Spectrum Conservative Perspectives Classical Conservatism versus Neoconservatism Liberal or Progressive Perspectives Neoliberalism Radical Perspectives The Political Spectrum and Social Welfare Policy Internet Sites Summary Key Terms Discussion Questions Classroom Exercises Research Activities Internet Research Exercises References For Further Research 3. social justice and social welfare policy Part I. Social Justice: A Growing Concern 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 PART II. Social Welfare policy: A societal response to social justice issues 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 New Concepts in Poor Law 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, 1930-1968 Cutting Back the Welfare State, 1968 to the Present Welfare Reform Social Welfare Policy in the Twenty-First Century Temporary Assistance to Needy Families The Working Poor and the Earned Income Tax Credit Privatization The Faith-Based Trend Social Justice Issues in the Twenty-First Century Poverty Programs that Maintain Poverty Poverty Line Determination Method Poverty and the Minimum Wage Affirmative Action Policies: Under Attack Social Policy and the Growing Gap between Rich and Poor Health Insurance Accessibility Administrative Barriers to Aid An International Perspective Sweden Japan Progress of Social Justice NASW Welfare Reform Principles and ongoing Human Rights Efforts Internet Sites Summary Key Terms Discussion Questions Classroom Exercises Research Activities Internet Research Exercises References For Further Reading Part Two Professional Practice Settings 4. Family and Children's Services LaTanya Tracy Challenges of African American Families: a Brief History Historical Perspectives on Family and Children's Services The Child Welfare Movement and Protective Services Programs. Children's Rights as International Law 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 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 Spiritual Concerns Family Policy, Domestic and International: Research Raises Questions How Family-Friendly is the American Workplace? Family Issues around the World Current Trends in the United States Internet Sites Summary Key Terms Discussion Questions Classroom Exercises Research Activities Internet Research Exercises References For Further Reading 5. SOCIAL WORK IN MENTAL HEALTH David Deerinwater Knowledge, Values, and Skills for Mental Health Work Areas of Responsibility: 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: Dealing with Psychological Trauma Acute Traumatic Stress Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Social Justice Issues in the Mental Health Field Environmental Perspectives on Mental Health Practice with Diverse Populations Native American History: 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 The Social Work Profession Emerges Evolving Social Policy Impacts Service in Mental Health Mental Health Parity Legislation Policy and Practice: Future Issues Internet Sites Summary Key Terms Discussion Questions Classroom Exercises Research Activities Internet Research Exercises References For Further Reading CHAPTER 6: 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 Focusing on the Community and Populations-at-Risk Preparing to Practice in Health Care Health Care Services Acute Care Long-Term Care Home Health Care Insurance Corporations Hospice and Palliative Care Emergency Room: Trauma and Crisis Amidst Human Diversity Health Care in Rural Areas Environmental Issues Social Justice 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 Financing Health Care Health Care Reform Future Trends for Social Workers Internet Sites Summary Key Terms Discussion Questions Classroom Exercises Research Activities Internet Research Exercises References For Further Reading 7. 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 Violence in the Schools Sexuality and Teen Pregnancy: Environmental Factors No Child Left Behind Teen Dropout Rates Spiritual Development and Empowerment An International Comparison: School Social Work in Ghana Current Trends Internet Sites Summary Key Terms Discussion Questions Classroom Exercises Research Activities Internet Research Exercises References For Further Reading 8. SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES Dan Graves The Profession's History in the Substance Abuse Field Mary Richmond: An Early Leader An Uneven Evolution for the Profession Roles for Social Workers Assessment Generalist Interventions Individuals and Families Groups Changing Organizations and Communities Prevention and Treatment Programs Prevention and Treatment in the United States European Approach: The Harm Reduction Model Alcoholics Anonymous Empirical Research At-Risk Populations Women and Children Youths Native Americans Hispanic Americans African Americans Lesbian Women and Gay Men Persons with Disabilities Building a Knowledge Base Substances of Abuse Environmental Perspectives Substance Abuse: A Cross-National Perspective U.S. Social Welfare Policy Related to Substance Abuse Early History Reform and Regulation Politics and Policy Social Justice and the War on Drugs Internet Sites Summary Key Terms Discussion Questions Classroom Exercises Research Activities Internet Research Exercises References For Further Reading 9. SOCIAL WORK WITH OLDER ADULTS Abbie Henrich Social Work with Older Adults: A brief History The Importance of Generalist Social Work Social Work Roles and Services for Older Adults Who Are Our Older Adults? Geographical Distribution Marital Status Employment Economic Status Housing Physical and Mental Health Ethnicity Older Adults and Their Families Research on Family Strengths Older Adults as Caregivers Intergenerational Stress and Cultural Conflict 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 Other Federal Entitlement Programs Housing Assistance. Medicare and Medicaid Food Stamps 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 Death and Dying Spirituality and Religion Hospice Services and Complementary Therapies An International Perspective: the Netherlands Social Work with Older Adults: A Growing Future Internet Sites Summary Key Terms Discussion Questions Classroom Exercises Research Activities Internet Research Exercises References For Further Reading 10. 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 Social Justice Punitive Juvenile Justice Policies: Implications for Minority Youth Social Welfare Policy in Criminal Justice The Prison Population The Death Penalty Social Policy and Juvenile Justice Populations-at-Risk Global Perspectives Internet Sites Summary Key Terms Discussion Questions Classroom Exercises Research Activities Internet Research Exercises References For Further Reading 11. Developmental disabilities and social work Mary and Lea Perkins 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 Social Justice and Social Work Roles with People Who Have Disabilities Spirituality Issues Education for Work with People Who Have Disabilities: CSWE Standards, NASW Standards for Service 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 Human Diversity, Populations-at-Risk and Social Justice: Unfinished Business The Continuum of Care Research Suggests Direction for Service Improvement. Providing Supportive Services to Diverse Families: a Chinese Illustration. 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 Current Trends Internet Sites Summary Key Terms Discussion Questions Classroom Exercises Research Activities Internet Research Exercises References For Further Reading Part Three A Look at the Future 12. FUTURE CHALLENGES AND CLOSING NOTES Ella Carrey: Social Worker in an International Arena 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 Internet Sites The Future of the Social Work Profession Key Terms Discussion Questions Classroom Exercises Research Activities Internet Research Exercises References For Additional Reading

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