"The book fully integrates evidence based practice methodology into the heart of the text, rather than in a single chapter. In addition to presenting the key concepts needed for the research methods t
Social workers practice across a wide range of settings with many different people. Some work primarily with individuals, some work with families or groups of people in therapeutic or community contex
Global knowledge is increasingly essential for all aspects of social work. Today's professionals respond to concerns including permeable borders, the upheavals of war, displaced workers, natural disas
This collection for educators and trainers in social work offers a broad overview of education in social work, controversies and trends in the field, and technologies and approaches for teaching and l
Completely revised and expanded, the ultimate guide to startingand keepingan active and effective volunteer programDrawing on the experience and expertise of recognized authorities on nonp
The Call to Social Work, Second Edition is a presentation of narrative descriptions about the work and life of a wide variety of contemporary social workers. The book provides an in-depth understandin
Provides practical ways to measure and monitor client progress. Part of Advancing Core Competencies Series, a unique series that helps students taking advanced social work courses apply CSWE’s c
The actions social workers take are aimed at helping people, communities, and societies attain a sense of mastery, become or remain competent, and achieve or retain a sense of well-being. Such a broad
Van Heugten (social and political sciences, U. of Canterbury, New Zealand) uses a strengths-based approach and focuses on personal and contextual contributors to illustrate how social work managers, s
Social workers have roles that require them to engage with clients and families who may be ‘reluctant clients’, ambivalent or resistant towards those seeking to help and protect. This includes safegua
This new book explores a variety of physical, mental, and lifestyle challenges faced by community populations, including homelessness, community health promotion, nutrition intervention, smoking trend
Cases from countries around the world demonstrate the response of 'official' social work, local agencies, and grassroots welfare projects in the face of extreme conditions such as environmental disast
The director of one of the largest grassroots volunteer programs in the country shows how everyone can give back. Just in time for the season of giving, Everyone Helps, Everyone Wins will change how
Sexuality and sexual identity have been relatively marginalized areas in both social work education and practice. However, changes in policy and legislation in the UK and other countries over the past
Doing Anti-Oppressive Practice introduces students to the emerging tradition, the historical and theoretical roots and the specific contexts of anti-oppressive social work practice. AOP understands th
This book considers the place of relationships in current practice and explores the ways in which social workers can use relationship skills to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients. Th
This book considers the place of relationships in current practice and explores the ways in which social workers can use relationship skills to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients. Th
For almost two decades, Community Practice has been a definitive text for social workers, community practitioners, and students eager to help individuals contribute to and use community resources or
