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Social Work: A Profession of Many Faces

by: Armando T. Morales; Bradford W. Sheafor

Social Work: A Profession of Many Faces

by: Armando T. Morales; Bradford W. Sheafor

ISBN 13:
9780205272242
ISBN 10:
020527224X
Edition: 8th
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 08/01/1997
Publisher: Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference
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Commitment to diversity, through coverage of practice with many different types of populations. Readable and interesting with case examples and vignettes. Latest data on employment and job prospects for social workers, including website addresses. IM/TB, CTB, and Video.

Preface

xvi

Part One SOCIAL WORK IN U.S. SOCIETY

(69)

Social Welfare: A Response to Human Need

(22)

Prefatory Comment

(1)

Some Social Workers in Action

(1)

Identifying Human Needs

(1)

Social Welfare Programs

(1)

The Evolution of Social Programs

(5)

Colonial Times to the Great Depression

(2)

The Great Depression to the Present

(2)

The Need for Social Welfare Programs Today: Children and Youth

(3)

Expenditures on Social Programs

(2)

Continuing Issues in Social Welfare

(5)

Purposes and Goals for Social Programs

(1)

Responsibility for Meeting Human Needs

(2)

Human Service as a Right

(1)

Social Program Conceptions

(1)

Human Service Program Categories

(1)

Concluding Comment

(5)

Social Work: A Comprehensive Helping Profession

(24)

Prefatory Comment

(1)

The Central Themes Underpinning Social Work

(5)

A Commitment to Social Betterment

(1)

A Goal to Enhance Social Functioning

(1)

An Action Orientation

(1)

An Appreciation for Human Diversity

(1)

A Versatile Practice Perspective

(3)

The Mission of Social Work

(1)

Caring

(1)

Curing

(1)

Changing the Society

(1)

Defining Social Work

(3)

The Definition of Social Work

(2)

Basic Elements and Goals of Social Work Practice

(1)

Knowledge Requirements of the Social Worker

(1)

Social Work Practice Approaches

(4)

Traditional Practice Methods

(1)

Multimethod Practice Approach

(1)

Generalist Practice Approach

(1)

Specialist Practice Approach

(1)

Social Workers: Their Many Faces

(5)

Career Patterns of Social Workers

(2)

The Social Worker's Knowledge, Values, and Skills

(1)

Characteristics of Today's Social Workers

(3)

Employment Projections for Social Workers

(1)

Concluding Comment

(5)

The Emergence of Social Work as a Profession

(19)

Prefatory Comment

(1)

The Nature of Professions

(2)

Helping Professions: A Response to Human Need

(2)

Social Work as a Profession: A Historical Perspective

(12)

From Volunteers to an Occupation (Prior to 1915)

(3)

Professional Emergence (1915-1950)

(2)

Consolidating the Gains (1950-1970)

(1)

Turning Away from the Elitist Professional Model (1970-Present)

(2)

Concluding Comment

(3)

Part Two SOCIAL WORK CAREER OPTIONS

(70)

Entry to the Social Work Profession

(22)

Prefatory Comment

(1)

Issues in Social Work Preparation and Employment

(4)

Education and Accreditation

(1)

Professional Certification

(1)

Job Classification

(1)

Licensing or State Regulation of Social Work Practice

(1)

Professional Standards

(1)

Options for Human Service Practice

(4)

Volunteers

(1)

Nonprofessional Service Providers

(1)

Other Baccalaureate-Level Disciplines

(2)

Professional Social Work Practice

(8)

The Basic Professiona

(3)

The Specialized Professional

(3)

The Independent Professional

(1)

The Advanced Professional

(1)

Concluding Comment

(5)

Fields of Social Work Practice

(24)

Prefatory Comment

(2)

Aging

(1)

Alcohol and Substance Abuse

(1)

Children and Youth

(3)

Adoption and Services to Unmarried Parents

100

(1)

Foster Care

100

(1)

Residential Care

101

(1)

Support in Own Home

101

(1)

Protective Services

101

(1)

Youth Services

102

(1)

Community/Neighborhood

102

(2)

Community Organization

103

(1)

Community Planning

103

(1)

Community Development

103

(1)

Corrections/Criminal Justice

104

(1)

Disabilities (Physical/Mental)

104

(1)

Education and Training

105

(1)

Family Services

106

(2)

Family Counseling

106

(1)

Family Life Education

107

(1)

Family Planning

107

(1)

Income Maintenance

108

(3)

Public Assistance

108

(2)

Social Insurances

110

(1)

Other Income Maintenance Programs

110

(1)

Medical and Health Care

111

(1)

Mental Health and Illness

111

(2)

Outpatient Services

112

(1)

Inpatient Services

112

(1)

Private Practice

113

(1)

Occupational Social Work

113

(1)

Schools

114

(1)

Concluding Comment

115

(4)

Settings for Social Work Practice

119

(21)

Prefatory Comment

119

(1)

Characteristics of Practice Settings

120

(6)

Government Sector Settings

121

(1)

Voluntary (Nonprofit) Sector Settings

122

(1)

Business Sector Settings

123

(3)

Issues Affecting Agency-Based Practice

126

(8)

Accommodating Horizontal and Vertical Influences

126

(1)

Balancing Efficiency and Effectiveness

127

(1)

Accommodating the Professional Model

128

(2)

Engaging in Teamwork and Interprofessional Practice

130

(1)

Succeeding as a Social Worker in an Agency Structure

130

(2)

Determining the Status of Social Work

132

(1)

Advantages of Agency-Based Practice

133

(1)

Issues in Private Practice

134

(4)

The Organization of Private Practice

134

(2)

Concerns Related to Private Practice

136

(1)

Advantages of Private Practice

137

(1)

Concluding Comment

138

(2)

Part Three THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL WORK

140

(102)

Values and Ethics in Social Work

143

(36)

Prefatory Comment

143

(1)

The Nature of Values

144

(2)

The Place of Values in Social Work

146

(1)

Social Values in U.S. Society

147

(1)

Values Held by Social Workers

148

(5)

An Illustration of Values in Social Work Practice

153

(4)

Examples of Ethical Issues in Social Work Practice

157

(1)

Concluding Comment

158

(3)

NASW ``Code of Ethics''

161

(18)

Competencies Required for Social Work Practice Today

179

(34)

Prefatory Comment

179

(1)

The Competencies Required for Social Work Practice

180

(30)

The Universal Social Work Competencies

181

(5)

Frequently Utilized Social Work Competencies

186

(10)

Competencies Occasionally Needed by Social Workers

196

(11)

Low Utilization Competencies for Most Social Workers

207

(3)

Concluding Comment

210

(3)

Prevention as a New Direction: The Future of Social Work

213

(29)

Prefatory Comment

213

(1)

Prevention: An Evolving Concept for going into the Twenty-First Century

213

(3)

Prevention

214

(2)

Preventing Treatment Abuse with At-Risk Populations

216

(3)

Gang Violence and Homicide Prevention

219

(10)

Educational Prevention Models

221

(1)

Court- and Community-Based Programs

222

(1)

Gang Homicide Psychosocial Prevention Models

223

(6)

Advocacy, Empowerment, and Prevention

229

(3)

Class Action Social Work and Prevention

232

(4)

Concluding Comment

236

(6)

Part Four SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH SPECIAL POPULATIONS

242

(2)

SECTION A AN OVERVIEW OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS

244

(39)

Ecosystems Model

245

(6)

Social Work Practice with Speical Populations

251

(32)

Prefatory Comment

251

(1)

Societally Induced Stressors Affecting Special Populations

252

(2)

The Special Populations

254

(20)

Women

254

(2)

The Elderly

256

(2)

Minorities

258

(6)

Increasing Incarceration of People

264

(4)

The Homeless

268

(1)

People with Disabilities

269

(1)

Police Brutality Victims

270

(4)

Concluding Comment

274

(9)

SECTION B SELECTED CHARACTERISTICS OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS

283

(116)

Social Work Practice with Women

285

(28)

Prefatory Comment

285

(1)

Current Demographics

286

(2)

Health and Mental Health Risk Factors

287

(1)

Ecosystems Perspective

288

(7)

Cultural Factors

288

(1)

Environmental-Structural Factors

289

(3)

The Family

292

(2)

The Individual

294

(1)

Intervention Strategies

295

(10)

Micro Practice with Women

296

(3)

Macro Practice with Women

299

(1)

Micro Practice with a Battered Woman

300

(3)

Macro Practice on Behalf of Battered Women

303

(2)

Emerging Issues and Trends

305

(1)

Concluding Comment

306

(7)

Social Work Practice with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People

313

(34)

Prefatory Comment

313

(1)

Current Demographics

314

(3)

Defining Homosexuality

314

(2)

Population Characteristics

316

(1)

Ecosystems Framework

317

(10)

Historical Factors

318

(1)

Environmental-Structural Factors

319

(1)

Culture

320

(2)

Family Factors

322

(2)

Individual Factors

324

(3)

Macro Practice with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People

327

(2)

Micro Practice with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People

329

(7)

Common Problems

330

(3)

Working with Couples

333

(2)

Working with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Parents

335

(1)

Working with Older Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals

336

(1)

Emerging Issues and Trends

336

(3)

Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Professionals

337

(1)

Impact of AIDS

338

(1)

Concluding Comment

339

(8)

Social Work Practice with the Elderly

347

(28)

Prefatory Comment

347

(1)

General Population Figures

348

(4)

Sex Ratios

349

(1)

Racial and Ethnic Diversity

350

(1)

Income and Assets

350

(1)

Educational Background

351

(1)

Health Status and Needs

351

(1)

Ecosystems Model Analysis

352

(6)

Historical Factors

353

(1)

Environmental-Structural Factors

354

(1)

Culture

355

(1)

Family Issues

356

(1)

Individual Issues

357

(1)

Intervention Strategies with the Elderly

358

(1)

Mental Health and the Elderly

359

(8)

Micro Practice with the Elderly

361

(4)

Macro Practice with the Elderly

365

(2)

Emerging Issues and Trends

367

(3)

Economic Improvements

367

(1)

Housing Improvements

368

(1)

Enhancing Health: The Need for Continuing Care

369

(1)

Concluding Comment

370

(5)

Social Work Practice with People with Disabilities

375

(24)

Prefatory Comment

375

(1)

Social Work Practice with People with Disabilities

375

(2)

Defining Disability

377

(8)

Demographic Considerations

378

(7)

Other Risks Associated with Disability

385

(1)

Disability and the Minority Model

385

(2)

Societal Responses to Disability

387

(3)

Social Workers and People with Disabilities

388

(2)

The Ecosystems Model and People with Disabilities

390

(4)

Emerging Issues for Social Work Practice with People with Disabilities

394

(1)

Concluding Comment

395

(4)

SECTION C THE RURAL/URBAN CONTEXT OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

399

(63)

Social Work Practice in Rural Areas: Appalachia as a Case Example

401

(28)

Prefatory Comment

401

(1)

Characteristics of the Rural United States

402

(4)

The Land

403

(1)

The Economy

403

(1)

The People

404

(2)

The Communities

406

(1)

Social Welfare in Rural Areas

406

(2)

Implications for Social Work Practice in Rural Areas

408

(2)

Micro Practice in Rural Areas

409

(1)

Macro Practice in Rural Areas

410

(1)

Rural Social Work Practice in Appalachia

410

(7)

Characteristics of Appalachia

411

(6)

Social Welfare in Rural Appalachia

417

(6)

Micro Practice in Appalachia

419

(2)

Macro Practice in Appalachia

421

(2)

Concluding Comment

423

(6)

Urban Gang Violence: A Psychosocial Crisis

429

(33)

Prefatory Comment

429

(2)

The History of Gangs

431

(2)

The Prevalence of Gangs

433

(1)

Theories of Gangs

433

(2)

Types of Gangs

435

(2)

Age Levels

437

(1)

Homicide as a Health/Mental Health Concern

438

(1)

Etiology of Homicide

439

(3)

Biological Causes

439

(1)

Developmental-Psychological Causes

440

(1)

Sociocultural-Environmental Causes

440

(2)

Relationship of Victim to Assailant

442

(3)

Gang Intervention Approaches

445

(7)

Law Enforcement-Institutionalization Approach

446

(1)

Community Organization Approach

447

(2)

Social-Recreational Approach

449

(1)

Spiritual-Religious Approach

450

(1)

Street Worker-Counselor Approach

450

(1)

Sociopolitical Approach

451

(1)

Implications for Social Work

452

(4)

Micro Practice: The Individual and the Family

452

(2)

Micro Practice: The Group

454

(1)

Macro Practice: The Community

455

(1)

Concluding Comment

456

(6)

SECTION D RACE, ETHNICITY, AND CULTURE IN SPECIAL POPULATIONS

462

(122)

Social Work Practice with Asian Americans

465

(20)

Prefatory Comment

465

(1)

Current Demographics

466

(3)

Population

466

(1)

Socioeconomic Issues

466

(1)

Health and Mental Health Risk Factors

467

(2)

Ecosystems Perspective

469

(5)

Historical Influences

469

(2)

Environmental-Structural Factors

471

(1)

Asian American Culture

471

(1)

Family Structure

472

(2)

The Individual

474

(1)

Intervention Strategies

474

(4)

Mental Health and Social Services for Asian Americans

474

(1)

Traditional Asian American Approach to Treatment of Psychological Problems

475

(1)

Help-Seeking Patterns and Behaviors

476

(1)

Micro Social Work Practice

476

(2)

Macro Social Work Practice

478

(2)

Concluding Comment

480

(5)

Social Work Practice with American Indians and Alaskan Natives

485

(28)

Prefatory Comment

485

(1)

Current Demographics

486

(3)

Socioeconomic Issues

486

(1)

Education

487

(1)

Health and Mental Health Issues

487

(2)

Native American Youth

489

(1)

Ecosystems Framework

489

(5)

Historical Influences

490

(1)

Environmental-Structural Factors

491

(1)

Native American Cultural Considerations

492

(1)

Family Considerations

493

(1)

Individual Considerations

494

(1)

Micro Social Work Practice with American Indians

494

(10)

Relationship Strategies

494

(1)

Intervention Strategies

495

(2)

Casework Intervention

497

(4)

Social Group Work and Family Interventions

501

(3)

Macro Social Work Practice with Native Americans

504

(3)

Native American Urban Community Case Study

506

(1)

The Future

507

(1)

Concluding Comment

508

(5)

Social Work Practice with Mexican Americans

513

(28)

Prefatory Comment

513

(1)

Mexican Americans: A Heterogeneous Population

514

(2)

Demographic Profile

516

(2)

Mexican Americans in Social Work Literature

518

(2)

Ecosystems Model

520

(8)

Historical Factors

521

(2)

Environmental-Structural Factors

523

(2)

Cultural Factors: Barrio Service Systems

525

(1)

Family Factors

525

(2)

Individual Factors

527

(1)

Micro Social Work Practice

528

(3)

Macro Social Work Practice

531

(3)

Concluding Comment

534

(7)

Social Work Practice with African Americans

541

(22)

Prefatory Comment

541

(1)

Responding to African American Needs

542

(1)

Who Are the African Americans?

542

(3)

African American Culture and Lifestyle

545

(5)

Language and Communication

545

(2)

Family Structures and Dynamics

547

(1)

Religion

548

(1)

Relationships with Social Institutions

549

(1)

Social Work Intervention

550

(7)

Theoretical Frameworks

551

(2)

Presenting Problems

553

(1)

Assessing the Problems

554

(1)

Establishing a Working Relationship

555

(2)

The Problem-Solving Process

557

(1)

Concluding Comment

558

(5)

Social Work Practice with Puerto Ricans

563

(21)

Prefatory Comment

563

(1)

Current Demographics

564

(3)

Population

564

(1)

Education

564

(1)

Socioeconomic Characteristics of Puerto Ricans: 1980-1990

565

(1)

Characteristics of Poverty

565

(2)

Health-Mental Health Risk Factors

567

(5)

Discussion of Cases

571

(1)

General Data on Health Care and Puerto Ricans

572

(1)

Beliefs and Practices That Influence Puerto Ricans' Health

573

(1)

Ecosystems Perspective

574

(6)

Historical Influences

574

(2)

Environmental-Structural Factors

576

(1)

Puerto Rican Culture

577

(2)

Family Structure

579

(1)

Intervention Strategies

580

(1)

Concluding Comment

580

(4)

Part Five THE SOCIAL WORKER IN ACTION

584

(37)

The Social Worker in Action: A High School Homicide Case

587

(34)

Prefatory Comment

587

(1)

Background to the Case

587

(3)

Homicides Are in Every Community

588

(1)

Criminal versus Felony Homicides

588

(1)

The Olas Family Services Center

588

(1)

A School Homicide Shocks Any Community

589

(1)

Social Work Psychosocial Intervention

590

(2)

Mobilizing the Agency and Staff for Action

590

(1)

Crises Breed Mixed Emotions

591

(1)

Building Staff Cohesion

591

(1)

Social Workers Respond to the Challenge

592

(1)

Applying Crisis Theory to the Tasks at Hand

592

(1)

Natural versus Man-Made Disasters

592

(1)

The Unique, Subjective Perception and Response to a Crisis

593

(1)

Biopsychosocial Considerations in Responses to Crises

593

(1)

Mobilizing Related Mental Health Disciplines

593

(2)

Developing a School-Based Intervention Strategy

594

(1)

Reaching Out to Related High-Risk Groups

594

(1)

Developing an Appropriate Clinical Intervention

594

(1)

Dealing with the Media

595

(3)

Confronting Rumors

595

(1)

Fears Immobilize School Children

595

(1)

Presenting Accurate Facts

596

(1)

Involving the Elected Officials

596

(1)

Contacting the Minority Communities

596

(1)

Cooperation by the Media Is Rewarded

597

(1)

One Suspect Eludes Arrest

597

(1)

A Town Tries to Heal

598

(4)

A Right to a Speedy Trial

598

(1)

The Death Penalty Phase of the Trial

599

(3)

The Report: A Psychosocial Evaluation

602

(7)

Part One: Data and Diagnosis

603

(4)

Part Two: The Defendant's Value to Society

607

(2)

The Report Is Challenged by the People

609

(3)

Social Workers Can't Diagnose

609

(1)

The District Attorney Scores Major Rulings

609

(1)

Reported History versus Corroboration

610

(1)

Clinical High-Risk versus Courtroom High-Risk Perception

610

(1)

The Defendant's Value to Society?

611

(1)

The Competition

611

(1)

The Verdict

611

(1)

A Social Worker's Work Is Never Finished

612

(5)

Regenerating Interest after a Crisis Is Over

613

(4)

Concluding Comment

617

(4)

Name Index

621

(2)

Subject Index

623

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