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Social Work An Introduction to the Profession

by: Segal, Elizabeth A.

Social Work An Introduction to the Profession

by: Segal, Elizabeth A.

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9780534626723
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0534626726
Edition: 1st
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 01/23/2003
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Summary

Unit 1: FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL WORK. 1. What is Social Work. 2. The Social Welfare System. 3. Modes of Intervention. Unit 2: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH DIVERSE POPULATIONS. 4. Social Justice and Civil Rights. 5. Working With Diverse Populations. 6. Children and Their Families. 7. People Who Are Older. Unit 3: SOCIAL WORK FIELDS OF PRACTICE. 8. Health Care Services. 9. Mental Health Services. 10. School Social Work. 11. Criminal Justice. 12. The Workplace. Unit 4: CRITICAL ISSUES IN SOCIAL WORK. 13. Poverty and Economic Disparity. 14. Substance Abuse. 15. Technology and Social Work. Appendix A: NASW Code of Ethics. Appendix B: Web Resources.

Preface

xiv

UNIT ONE Foundations of Social Work

(94)

What Is Social Work?

(33)

Social Work as a Profession

(7)

The History of the Social Work Profession

(3)

Who Are Social Workers?

(2)

Social Work Education

(1)

Central Concepts and Theories

(6)

Person in Environment

(1)

Theoretical Basis for Social Work Practice

(5)

The Power of Language

(4)

Values and Ethics

(3)

Social Work Careers

(4)

Child Welfare

(1)

People Who Are Older

(1)

Health Care/Medical Social Work

(1)

Mental Health

(1)

School Social Work

(1)

Criminal Justice

(1)

Employment/Occupational Social Work

(1)

Public Welfare

(1)

Substance Abuse and Addictions

(1)

Community Organization

(1)

Policy Practice

(1)

Management/Administration

(1)

Is Social Work for You?

(3)

Personal Characteristics Suited to Social Work Practice

(2)

Choosing Social Work as a Career

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Questions for Discussion

(1)

Exercises

(2)

References

(2)

The Social Welfare System

(28)

How the Social Welfare System Helps People

(1)

The History of American Social Welfare

(11)

Colonial Period

(1)

Pre-Civil War Period

(1)

The Civil War and Post-Civil War Period

(1)

The Progressive Era

(1)

The Great Depression and the New Deal

(2)

World War II and the Postwar Economy

(2)

The Social Reform Years

(1)

The Retrenchment Years

(1)

Social Welfare in the New Millennium

(1)

The History of the Social Work Profession

(3)

Major Social Welfare Programs

(4)

Cash Assistance Programs

(1)

In-Kind Benefit Programs

(1)

Values and Social Welfare

(3)

Change the Person or the System

(1)

Worthy or Unworthy

(1)

Religious Values or Separation of Church and State

(1)

Impartial Professional or Advocate

(1)

Helping People We Know or Helping Strangers

(1)

Crisis or Ongoing Need

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Questions for Discussion

(1)

Exercises

(1)

References

(2)

Modes of Intervention

(32)

Social Work with Individuals and Families

(13)

Information and Referral

(3)

Network Linkages

(1)

Direct Services

(6)

Ethical Challenges in Working with Individuals and Families

(3)

Social Work with Groups

(4)

Socialization

(1)

Educational Groups

(1)

Therapeutic Groups

(1)

Task-Centered Groups

(2)

Ethical Challenges in Working with Groups

(1)

Community Practice

(7)

Roles

(2)

Models of Community Practice

(3)

Ethical Challenges in Working with Communities

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Questions for Discussion

(1)

Exercises

(2)

References

(3)

UNIT TWO Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations

(108)

Social Justice and Civil Rights

(22)

What Is Social Justice?

(1)

Social Work's Mandate for Social Justice

(1)

Barriers to Social Justice

100

(5)

Explanations of Social Injustice

105

(4)

Biological Determinism

105

(3)

The Socialization Process

108

(1)

Psychological Perspectives

108

(1)

Sociological Perspectives

108

(1)

Models of Intergroup Relations

109

(1)

Overcoming Social Injustice

110

(4)

Civil Rights

110

(1)

Protection from Discrimination

111

(1)

Affirmative Action

112

(2)

Social Work Roles in Fighting Social Injustice

114

(1)

Conclusion

115

(1)

Key Terms

115

(1)

Questions for Discussion

116

(1)

Exercises

116

(1)

References

117

(2)

Working with Diverse Populations

119

(25)

Social Construction of Differences

120

(2)

Diversity in the United States

122

(2)

Historical Background

124

(4)

Exploration and Colonization

124

(1)

Forced Relocation and Enslavement

124

(1)

Expansion into Mexico

125

(1)

Immigration

125

(1)

Refugee Status

126

(1)

Implications for Social Work Practice

126

(2)

Cultural Competency

128

(4)

Multiculturalism

128

(2)

Ecological Framework

130

(1)

Empowerment Practice

131

(1)

Achieving Cultural Competency

132

(3)

Awareness of Self

132

(1)

Understanding Cultural Differences

133

(1)

Stages of Cultural Understanding

134

(1)

Emerging Issues

135

(4)

Civil Rights for LGBT People

136

(1)

Multiethnic or Transracial Adoptions

136

(1)

Redress or Reparations for Past Social Injustices

136

(1)

Underfunded Schools

137

(1)

Environmental Justice

137

(1)

Access to Health Care

137

(1)

Bilingual Education

138

(1)

New Research on Human Diversity and Genetic Makeup

138

(1)

Conclusion

139

(1)

Key Terms

139

(1)

Questions for Discussion

139

(1)

Exercises

140

(2)

References

142

(2)

Children and Their Families

144

(28)

Theories of Child Development

145

(5)

Ecological Approach

146

(1)

Human Development

147

(2)

Other Theories

149

(1)

Why Theory Matters

149

(1)

The Child Welfare System

150

(3)

Historical Background

150

(2)

Child Welfare

152

(1)

The Roles of Social Workers

153

(9)

Case Management

153

(1)

Direct Practice

153

(3)

Advocacy and Policy-Building

156

(1)

The Intervention Process

157

(5)

Values and Ethics

162

(2)

Respect for the Dignity and Uniqueness of the Individual

162

(1)

Respect for Self-Determination

163

(1)

Respect for Confidentiality

163

(1)

Critical Issues Facing Children and Families

164

(3)

Child Maltreatment

164

(1)

Foster Care

164

(1)

Alcohol and Drug Abuse

165

(1)

Decisions About Sexual Behavior

165

(1)

Delinquency

166

(1)

Divorce

166

(1)

Poverty

166

(1)

Conclusion

167

(1)

Key Terms

167

(1)

Questions for Discussion

168

(1)

Exercises

168

(2)

References

170

(2)

People Who Are Older

172

(31)

Human Development Within the Social Context

173

(3)

Biological and Physiological Aspects of Aging

174

(1)

Cognitive Process and Emotional/Psychological Development

175

(1)

Sociological Aspects of Aging

175

(1)

Legal, Economic, and Political Aspects

175

(1)

Social Work Practice with People Who Are Older

176

(6)

Historical Background

176

(2)

Current Context

178

(2)

Diversity

180

(1)

Critical Public Policies

181

(1)

The Roles of Social Workers

182

(4)

Current Practice Interventions

183

(2)

Older People at Risk

185

(1)

Values and Ethical Issues

186

(3)

Critical Issues and Emerging Concerns

189

(7)

Medicare Drug Prescription Benefit

189

(1)

Elder Abuse and Neglect

190

(2)

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

192

(3)

Mental Health and Depression

195

(1)

Children as Caregivers for Aging Parents

196

(1)

Conclusion

196

(1)

Key Terms

197

(1)

Questions for Discussion

197

(1)

Exercises

198

(1)

References

199

(4)

UNIT THREE Social Work Fields of Practice

203

(158)

Health Care Services

205

(31)

Health Care in America

206

(6)

Defining Health

207

(1)

The Effect of Social Inequality

208

(4)

The U.S. Health Care System

212

(6)

Historical Background

212

(1)

The Current Health Care System

213

(2)

Limitations of the Current Health Care System

215

(3)

The Roles of Social Workers

218

(7)

Acute Care

218

(4)

Ambulatory Care

222

(1)

Long-Term Care

222

(1)

Developmental Disabilities

223

(2)

Public Health Policies

225

(1)

Social Work Values and Ethics in Health Care Settings

226

(2)

Critical Issues

228

(2)

Disability

228

(1)

HIV/AIDS

229

(1)

Conclusion

230

(1)

Key Terms

231

(1)

Questions for Discussion

231

(1)

Exercises

231

(2)

References

233

(3)

Mental Health Services

236

(30)

Mental Health and Mental Illness

237

(4)

Biological and Psychological Factors

239

(2)

Social Factors

241

(1)

The Mental Health Care System

241

(7)

Historical Background

242

(1)

The Current System

243

(3)

Multidisciplinary Aspects of Mental Health Care

246

(2)

Social Work Practice in Mental Health Settings

248

(10)

Social Work Roles

249

(1)

Treatment

249

(2)

Culturally Responsive Practice

251

(3)

Strengths Perspective

254

(1)

Obstacles to Treatment

254

(4)

Policy Issues

258

(1)

Values and Ethics

258

(2)

Conclusion

260

(1)

Key Terms

260

(1)

Questions for Discussion

260

(1)

Exercises

261

(1)

References

262

(4)

School Social Work

266

(30)

The History of School Social Work

267

(2)

School Social Work Roles and Skills

269

(10)

Responsibilities of School Social Workers

270

(1)

Working with Students at Risk

271

(4)

Knowledge and Skills

275

(4)

Critical Public Policies

279

(3)

Students with Disabilities

279

(2)

Poor and Homeless Students

281

(1)

Diversity

282

(2)

Multicultural Education

283

(1)

Bilingual Education

283

(1)

Social Work Values and Ethics

284

(2)

Challenges Facing School Social Workers

286

(4)

Violence Prevention

286

(1)

Teenage Pregnancy and Disease Prevention

287

(1)

Tobacco, Alcohol, and Illicit Drug Prevention

288

(1)

Dropout Prevention

289

(1)

Conclusion

290

(1)

Key Terms

291

(1)

Questions for Discussion

291

(1)

Exercises

292

(1)

References

293

(3)

Criminal Justice

296

(37)

Crime and Criminal Behavior

296

(7)

The Extent and Variety of Crime in the United States

297

(1)

Theories of Criminal Behavior Relevant to Social Work

298

(5)

The Criminal Justice System

303

(4)

Racial Imbalance

304

(1)

Women

305

(1)

Inmates with Disabilities

306

(1)

Inmates with Chronic Health Problems

306

(1)

Social Work Roles and Skills

307

(10)

Historical Background

307

(2)

Practice Settings

309

(4)

Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections

313

(2)

Victim Assistance Services

315

(2)

Policy Issues

317

(8)

Juvenile Offenders

317

(1)

Domestic Violence

318

(1)

Crime and Mental Illness

319

(3)

Overcriminalization and Overcrowding

322

(1)

The Death Penalty

323

(2)

Ethics and Values

325

(1)

Conclusion

325

(1)

Key Terms

326

(1)

Questions for Discussion

326

(1)

Exercises

326

(2)

References

328

(5)

The Workplace

333

(28)

The World of Work

334

(3)

Work Today

334

(2)

Human Development and Work

336

(1)

Occupational Social Work

337

(7)

Historical Background

338

(1)

Occupational Social Work Structures

339

(5)

Common Workplace Challenges

344

(7)

Substance Abuse

344

(1)

Mental Health Issues

345

(1)

Discrimination

346

(5)

Work-Related Public Policies

351

(1)

The Family and Medical Leave Act

351

(1)

Quality Child Care

351

(1)

Living Wages

352

(1)

Unemployment Insurance

352

(1)

Values and Ethics

352

(1)

Critical Issues

353

(3)

Workplace Violence

354

(1)

Contingent Workers

354

(2)

Conclusion

356

(1)

Key Terms

356

(1)

Questions for Discussion

357

(1)

Exercises

357

(1)

References

358

(3)

UNIT FOUR Critical Issues in Social Work

361

(106)

Poverty and Economic Disparity

362

(23)

Defining Poverty

363

(3)

The Official Definition of Poverty

364

(1)

Who Is Poor in America?

365

(1)

The Causes of Poverty

366

(5)

Values and Blaming the Victim

366

(1)

Employment and Income Levels

367

(4)

Race

371

(1)

The Costs of Poverty

371

(3)

Homelessness and Housing

372

(1)

Personal Costs

373

(1)

The Roles of Social Workers

374

(6)

Social Welfare Programs

374

(4)

Psychosocial Interventions

378

(1)

Advocacy

379

(1)

Conclusion

380

(1)

Key Terms

380

(1)

Questions for Discussion

380

(1)

Exercises

381

(1)

References

382

(3)

Substance Abuse

385

(36)

Substance Abuse and Human Development

387

(10)

Types of Drugs

388

(1)

Dependence and Addiction

389

(6)

Causes of Dependence and Addiction

395

(2)

Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention

397

(5)

Historical Background

397

(2)

Current Context

399

(1)

The Role of the Social Worker

400

(2)

Diversity Issues and Populations at Risk

402

(7)

Women

402

(2)

African Americans

404

(2)

Latino Populations

406

(1)

Indigenous People

407

(1)

The Gay and Lesbian Community

408

(1)

Social Work Values and Ethics

409

(3)

Should Drug Use During Pregnancy Be Prosecuted?

409

(2)

Are Needle Exchange Programs Ethical?

411

(1)

Should Some Drugs Be Legalized?

411

(1)

Emerging Issues and Future Concerns

412

(3)

AOD Problems in the Workplace

412

(1)

Drugs and HIV/AIDS

413

(1)

Criminalization or Treatment?

414

(1)

Conclusion

415

(1)

Key Terms

416

(1)

Questions for Discussion

416

(1)

Exercises

416

(1)

References

417

(4)

Technology and Social Work

421

(46)

Using Technology with Individuals and Groups

423

(3)

Services for Individuals

423

(1)

Technology and Groups

424

(2)

Using Technology with Communities

426

(3)

Education and Skills Development

427

(1)

Outreach and Publicity

427

(1)

Legislative Advocacy

428

(1)

Collection and Use of Data

428

(1)

Using Technology in Administration and Research

429

(1)

Administration

429

(2)

Research

431

(1)

Technology and Social Work Education

432

(1)

Conclusion

433

(1)

Key Terms

433

(1)

Questions for Discussion

433

(1)

Exercises

434

(1)

References

434

(3)

APPENDIXES

A NASW Code of Ethics

437

(23)

B Web Resources

460

(7)

Glossary

467

(8)

Index

475

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