Social work : a profession of many faces

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Social work : a profession of many faces

Bradford W. Sheafor, Armando T. Morales, Malcolm E. Scott

Allyn and Bacon, c2010

12th ed

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Morales' name appears first on 11th ed

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Description

This best-selling text continues to offer a comprehensive introduction to the field of social work with a unique focus on the diverse groups to whom social workers provide services; including children, older adults, disabled persons, and members of minority racial and ethnic groups. It covers the emergence of the profession of social work, career oportunities for social workers, and the values and competencies required of social workers. Timely issues that this edition addresses include the following: the events of 9/11 and their dramatic influence on human services in the United States; the United States involvement in Middle East warfare; the physical and emotional damage to individuals involved in Middle East warfare; and the 2000 Census---how substantial changes in the U.S. population suggest a need for realignment of social services.

Table of Contents

Preface part one A Social Worker Makes a Difference chapter 1 A Child Welfare Case: The Social Worker in Action PREFATORY COMMENT Demetria's First Case CONCLUDING COMMENT part two Social Work in U.S. Society chapter 2 Social Welfare: A Response to Human Need PREFATORY COMMENT Social Welfare Programs The Evolution of Social Welfare Social Welfare in the Early 2000s The Successes and Failures of Human Service Programs CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 3 Social Work: A Comprehensive Helping Profession PREFATORY COMMENT The Central Themes Underpinning Social Work The Mission of Social Work Defining Social Work Social Work Practice Approaches Social Workers: Their Many Faces CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 4 The Emergence of Social Work as a Profession PREFATORY COMMENT Social Work as a Profession: A Historical Perspective Social Work Confronts a Disaster: Evidence of a Maturing Profession CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES part three Social Work Career Options chapter 5 Entry to the Social Work Profession PREFATORY COMMENT Issues in Social Work Preparation and Employment Options for Human Service Practice Levels of Professional Social Work Practice CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 6 Fields of Social Work Practice PREFATORY COMMENT Aging Alcohol and Substance Abuse Child Welfare Community/Neighborhood Work Corrections/Criminal Justice Disabilities (Physical and Mental) Family Services Income Maintenance Medical and Health Care Mental Health and Illness Occupational or Industrial Social Work Schools Youth Services CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 7 Settings for Social Work Practice PREFATORY COMMENT Characteristics of Practice Settings Issues Affecting Agency-Based Practice Issues in Private Practice CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 8 Values and Ethics in Social Work PREFATORY COMMENT The Nature of Values The Place of Values in Social Work Social Values in U.S. Society Values Held by Social Workers Areas of Practice Addressed by the NASW Code of Ethics Illustrations of Values and Ethics Operating in Social Work Practice CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 9 Identifying the Knowledge and Skills Required for Social Work Practice PREFATORY COMMENT The Universal Social Work Competencies Frequently Utilized Social Work Competencies Competencies Occasionally Needed by Social Workers Low Utilization Competencies for Most Social Workers CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES part four Contemporary Issues Facing Social Work and Social Workers chapter 10 Spirituality in a Secular Profession PREFATORY COMMENT Historical Context of Spirituality in the Human Services Social Work Education and Spirituality/Religion Religion and Spirituality in Cultural Competence Spirituality and Religion in Professional Practice A Case Vignette: Christian's Spiritual Challenge CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 11 Social Work's Dual Focus on Solving and Preventing Problems PREFATORY COMMENT The Social Worker's Role in Problem Solving The Social Worker's Role in Problem Prevention Balancing Problem Solving with Problem Prevention CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 12 Social Work's Role in Addressing Terrorism PREFATORY COMMENT Examples of Terrorism Terrorism and Terrorist Gangs Social Workers and Work with Gangs Types of Gangs Micro Social Work Practice with Gangs Macro Intervention with Domestic Terrorist Gangs CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 13 Social Work with U.S. Casualties of the Middle East Wars PREFATORY COMMENT Social Work with Soldiers and Veterans Social Work with the Families of Soldiers and Veterans Social Programs for Soldiers and Veterans Social Work Practice during Reintegration Efforts Special Considerations Regarding Today's Victims of War Social Work and the Prevention of War CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 14 Social Work Practice with Immigrants, Refugees, and Unaccompanied Minors PREFATORY COMMENT Immigration Gateways Social Work with Immigrants, Refugees, and Unaccompanied Minors Immigrants and Refugees: Areas of Concern for Social Work Practitioners Unaccompanied Minors: Areas of Concern for Social Workers A Case Vignette CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 15 Social Work Becoming a Global Profession PREFATORY COMMENT World Population Changes: Creating a Global Demand for Social Work in the Future Social Welfare Programs: A Varied Response to Human Need A Global Approach to Social Work Employment in International Social Work CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION RESOURCES ENDNOTES part five Social Work Practice with Vulnerable Populations chapter 16 Social Work Practice with Women PREFATORY COMMENT Current Demographics Health and Mental Health Risk Factors Ecosystems Model Intervention Strategies Emerging Issues and Trends CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 17 Social Work Practice with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People PREFATORY COMMENT Understanding the GLB Population Ecosystems Framework Macro Practice with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People Micro Practice with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People Emerging Issues and Trends CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 18 Social Work Practice with Children and Youth PREFATORY COMMENT Current Demographics The Ecosystems Model Macro Considerations CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 19 Social Work Practice with Older Adults PREFATORY COMMENT Demographic Factors Affecting Human Services for Older Adults Ecosystems Model Analysis Intervention Strategies with Older People A Case Example of Social Work Practice with an Older Adult Trends in Gerontological Social Work CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 20 Social Work Practice with People with Disabilities PREFATORY COMMENT Defining Disability Disability and the Minority Model Societal Responses to Disability The Ecosystems Model and People with Disabilities Emerging Issues for Social Work Practice with People with Disabilities CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 21 Social Work Practice with Muslims in the United States PREFATORY COMMENT A Preliminary Understanding of Islam The Demographics of Muslims in the United States Muslim Families Common Cultural Values in Islamic Discourse Structural Factors in the Social Environment Historical Factors Implications for Micro and Macro Practice CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 22 Social Work Practice with Asian Americans PREFATORY COMMENT Selected Characteristics of the Asian American Population Health and Mental Health Risk Factors Ethnic Group Stressors Service Systems Micro Practice Perspectives Ecosystems Model Framework Macro Practice Perspectives Emerging Issues CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 23 Social Work Practice with Indigenous Peoples and Tribal Communities PREFATORY COMMENT Current Demographics Key Social Issues The Ecosystems Framework Social Work with Native People: Case Examples CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 24 Social Work Practice with Mexican Americans PREFATORY COMMENT Demographic Profile Ecosystems Model Micro Social Work Practice with Mexican Americans Macro Social Work Practice with Mexican Americans CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 25 Social Work Practice with African Americans PREFATORY COMMENT Current Population Demographics Selected Social Issues The Ecological Systems Model and African Americans: A Social Worker's Perspective Social Work Practice with African Americans: A Case Example Competent Social Work Practice with African American Clients Emerging Considerations for Work with African Americans CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES chapter 26 Social Work Practice with Puerto Ricans PREFATORY COMMENT Current Demographics Health and Mental Health Risk Factors General Data on Health Care and Puerto Ricans Beliefs and Practices That Influence Puerto Ricans' Health Ecosystems Perspective Intervention Strategies CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES part six Social Workers in Action chapter 27 Social Workers in Action: School Homicide and the Death Penalty PREFATORY COMMENT Planning Social Work Interventions Mobilizing the Agency and Staff for Action Preparing to Serve the Families and School Mobilizing Related Mental Health Disciplines Addressing Community Needs: Indirect and Prevention Tasks The Case Continues The Psychosocial Evaluation The Report Is Challenged by the People The Death Penalty Trial for Rita Gomez A Social Worker's Work Is Never Finished CONCLUDING COMMENT KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES ENDNOTES Photo Credits Name Index Subject Index

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