Empowerment Series: An Introduction to the Profession of Social Work – Ebook PDF Instant Delivery – ISBN(s): 9781337567046,133756704

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ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781337567046
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1337567046
Author: Elizabeth A. Segal, Karen E. Gerdes, Sue Steiner

What does it mean to be a social worker? Get an overview of the social work profession and learn about the role of the social worker in the social welfare system with Segal, Gerdes and Steiner’s text. Through case studies, personal stories and exercises, AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION OF SOCIAL WORK helps you apply concepts as well as understand what social workers do, what they need to know and the issues they face. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, the sixth edition is completely up to date. It also prepares you for a successful career by integrating the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the most recent Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Table contents:

What is social work
The history of the social welfare system and the social work profession
Poverty and economic disparity
Human rights and social and economic justice
Dimensions of diversity
Generalist social work practice
Child welfare : working with children and their families
Gerontology : working with people who are older
Health care services
Mental health services
School social work
Substance abuse
Violence, victims, and criminal justice
Crisis, trauma, and disasters

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Empowerment Series: An Introduction to the Profession of Social Work – eBook PDF

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