Empowerment Series: An Introduction to the Profession of Social Work 6th Edition

Empowerment Series: An Introduction to the Profession of Social Work 6th Edition – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9781337567046,1337567043, 9798214342429

Product details:

• ISBN 13: 9798214342429
• 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:

Chapter 1. What Is Social Work?

Chapter 2. The History of the Social Welfare System and the Social Work Profession

Chapter 3. Poverty and Economic Disparity

Chapter 4. Human Rights and Social and Economic Justice

Chapter 5. Dimensions of Diversity

Chapter 6. Generalist Social Work Practice

Chapter 7. Child Welfare: Working with Children and Their Families

Chapter 8. Gerontology: Working with People Who Are Older

Chapter 9. Health Care Services

Chapter 10. Mental Health Services

Chapter 11. School Social Work

Chapter 12. Substance Abuse

Chapter 13. Violence, Victims, and Criminal Justice

Chapter 14. Crisis, Trauma, and Disasters

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