Social work and social welfare: an invitation / by Marla Berg-Weger

Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 A Glimpse into the World of Social Work --
A Definition of Social Work --
The Work of Social Work --
What Social Workers Do --
Who Is Served by Social Workers --
Where Social Workers Work --
Paths to Becoming a Social Worker --
Social Work Education --
Quick Guide #1 Essential Competencies for Professional Social Workers (Council on Social Work Education) --
Field Experiences --
Conclusion --
Main Points --
Exercises --
ch. 2 History of Social Work and Social Welfare --
Development of Social Services --
Elizabethan Poor Laws of 1601 --
Social Services in the 17th and 18th Centuries --
The 19th Century, a Defining Era in the United States --
Settlement House Movement --
Charity Organization Society --
Social Services in the 20th Century --
Developments During the Depression and the New Deal --
Developments During World War II and the 1950s --
Developments During the 1960s and 1970s --
Developments During the 1980s and 1990s --
Social Services in the 21st Century and Beyond --
Professional Education in Social Work: A Historical Perspective --
Educating Social Workers --
Expanding Professional Boundaries --
Quick Guide #2 Working Statement on the Purpose, Principles, and Objectives op the Social Work Profession --
Where We Have Come From and Where We Are Going --
Conclusion --
Main Points --
Exercises --
ch. 3 U.S. Poverty and the Implications for Social Work --
Dimensions of Poverty --
What Is Poverty? --
Who Are the Poor? --
At-Risk Groups --
The Working Poor --
Lifetime Chances of Temporarily Living in Poverty --
What Causes Poverty? --
Individual Differences --
Social Structure --
Challenges and Barriers to Moving Out of Poverty --
Approaches to Poverty in the United States: Social Welfare --
Definitions and Connotations of "Social Welfare" --
Social Welfare in the 17th-19th Centuries --
Social Welfare in the 20th Century --
New Deal Welfare Reforms --
Social Welfare from World War II Through the 1970s --
Social Welfare in the 1980s and 1990s --
Social Welfare in the 21st Century --
Quick Guide #3 Current U.S. Social Welfare Programs --
Social Work and the Changing Approaches to Poverty --
Conclusion --
Main Points --
Exercises --
ch. 4 The Social Work Environment --
Changing Population Profiles --
Changes in Race and Ethnicity --
The Aging Population --
Trends in Sex Ratios --
Increasing Income Inequality --
Trends in Religious Affiliation --
Oppression and Discrimination --
Cycle of Oppression --
Social Work and Oppression --
Challenges and Opportunities Facing Social Workers --
Political Environment --
Challenges in the Political Environment --
Opportunities in the Political Environment --
Economic Environment --
Challenges in the Economic Environment --
Opportunities in the Economic Environment --
Social Impacts of the Environment --
Challenges in the Social Environment --
Opportunities in the Social Environment --
Conclusion --
Main Points --
Exercises --
ch. 5 Diversity in Social Work Practice --
Diversity as a Component of Social Work Education --
Quick Guide #4 Standards and Indicators of Culturally Competent Social Work Practice --
Self-Awareness: An Exploration --
Theory That Helps Us Understand Diversity --
Ecological Perspective --
Strengths-Based Perspective --
The "Isms" --
Racism --
Ageism --
Sexism --
Classism --
Ableism --
Heterosexism --
Religious Discrimination --
Intersectionality --
The Culturally Competent Social Worker --
Cultural Awareness --
Language and Communication Skills --
Conclusion --
Main Points --
Exercises --
ch. 6 Values and Ethics in Social Work Practice --
Social Work's Commitment to Values and Ethics --
Values In Social Work --
Value Conflicts --
Job-Related Value Conflicts --
Value Conflicts Related to Religion or Spirituality and Belief --
Value Conflicts Over Limited Resources --
The Social Worker's Values --
Ethics in Social Work --
NASW Code of Ethics --
Organization of the Code of Ethics --
Quick Guide #5 Ethical Principles Based on Core Social Work Values --
Application of the Code of Ethics --
Ethical Dilemmas --
Confidentiality --
Client Self-Determination --
Boundaries --
Self-Disclosure --
Allocation of Resources --
Values and Ethics in Practice --
Quick Guide #6 Ethical Principles Screen --
Case: Cathleen's Right to Privacy and Confidentiality --
Conclusion --
Main Points --
Exercises --
ch. 7 Social Work Perspectives and Methods --
History of Generalist Social Work Practice --
Levels of Generalist Social Work Practice --
Generalist Social Work Skills and Roles --
Theory in Generalist Social Work Practice --
Systems-Based Perspectives --
Person-in-Environment and Ecological Perspectives --
Systems and Ecosystems Theory --
Systems Theory Concepts --
Systems Theory in Generalist Practice --
Strengths-Based and Empowerment Perspectives --
Strengths-Based and Empowerment Concepts --
Quick Guide #7 Principles of Client Strength --
Strengths-Based and Empowerment Perspectives in Generalist Practice --
Solution-Focused Concepts --
Solution-Focused Model in Generalist Practice --
Integration of Social Work Theory --
Conclusion --
Main Points --
Exercises --
ch. 8 Fields of Social Work Practice --
Social Work Practice With Children and Families --
Policy-Practice Considerations With Children and Families --
Angela Bratcher, BSW, MSW, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist, Great Circle --
Gerontological Social Work Practice --
Policy-Practice Considerations With Older Adults --
Carroll Rodriguez, BSW, Alzheimer's Association Chapter --
Social Work Practice With People With Disabilities --
Policy-Practice Considerations in Working With People Who Have Disabilities --
Mark A. Keeley, MSW, LCSW, St. Louis Arc --
Social Work Practice With Military Family Members --
Policy-Practice Considerations in Military Social Work --
James Allen, Ph. D., MSW, U.S. Army (Retired) --
Social Work Practice With Immigrants and Refugees --
Policy-Practice Considerations With Immigrants and Refugees --
Suzanne LeLaurin, MSW, LCSW, International Institute --
Social Work Practice With Substance Abuse and Addiction --
Policy-Practice Considerations in Substance Abuse and Addiction --
Jon Hudson, BSW, Chestnut Health Systems, Inc. --
Social Work Practice in Criminal Justice --
Policy-Practice Considerations in Criminal Justice --
Herbert Bemsen, MSW, St. Louis County Department of Justice Services --
Social Work Practice in Health Settings --
Policy-Practice Considerations in Health Settings --
Jane Sprankel, MSW, LCSW, Health Care Social Work Across Multiple Settings --
Lisa Parnell, MSW, LCSW, St. Luke's Hospital --
Social Work Practice in Mental Health Settings --
Policy-Practice Considerations in Mental Health Settings --
Barbara Flory, MSW, LCSW --
Social Work Practice in the Public Health Setting --
Policy-Practice Considerations for Social Work in the Public Health Setting --
Chae Li Yong, MSW, MPH --
Social Work Practice in School Settings --
Policy-Practice Considerations in School Social Work --
R. Jan Wilson, MSW, Ph. D., LCSW, School of Social Work --
Social Work Practice in Rural Settings --
Policy-Practice Considerations in Rural Settings --
Ellen Burkemper, Ph. D., MSW, LCSW, LMFT, RN, School of Social Work --
Conclusion --
Main Points --
Exercises --
ch. 9 Social Work Practice With Individuals and Families --
Historical Perspective on Social Work Practice With Individuals and Families --
The Planned Change Process in Social Work Practice With Individuals and Families --
Skills for Social Work Practice With Individuals and Families --
Engagement of Individuals and Families --
Assessment of Individuals and Families --
Interview Practice Behaviors --
Family Assessments --
Intervention With Individuals and Families --
Evaluation and Termination of Intervention With Individuals anil Families --
Evaluation --
Termination --
Conclusion --
Main Points --
Exercises --
ch. 10 Social Work Practice With Groups --
Historical Perspective on Social Work Practice With Groups --
Quick Guide #8 Standards for Social Work Practice With Groups --
Models of Change in Social Work Practice With Groups --
Social Goals Groups --
Remedial Groups --
Reciprocal Groups --
Task Groups --
Skills for Social Work Practice With Groups --
Engagement of Groups --
Assessment of Groups --
Intervention With Groups --
Evaluation and Termination of Groups --
Conclusion --
Main Points --
Exercises --
ch. 11 Social Work Practice With Organizations, Communities, and Policy Practice --
A Word on Policy Practice --
Historical Perspective on Social Work Practice With Organizations and Communities --
Models of Change in Social Work Practice With Organizations and Communities --
Geographic-Community Organizing --
Functional-Community Organizing --
Community Development --
Program Development --
Social Planning --
Coalition Building --
Political and Social Action --
Quick Guide #9 Guidelines for Approaching Policy Makers --
Movements for Progressive Change --
Skills for Social Work Practice With Organizations and Communities --
Engagement of Organizations and Communities --
Assessment of Organizations and Communities --
Intervention With Organizations and Communities --
Evaluation and Termination of Organization and Community Interventions --
Conclusion --
Main Points --
Exercises --
ch. 12 The Social Work Profession --
Professional Outlook for Social Workers --
Employment Trends and Opportunities --
Areas of Practice --
Salaries --
Societal Perceptions of the Social Work Profession --
Professional Socialization --
Social Work Education: Pursuing a Degree --
Bachelor of Social Work --
Master of Social Work --
Current Issues Influencing Social Work Training for the Future --
Health Care Social Work Practice --
Gerontological Social Work Practice --
Child Welfare Services --
Technology and Social Work --
Disaster Response and Crisis Intervention --
International Social Work and Multilingualism --
Your Career in Social Work --
Conclusion --
Main Points --
Exercises.