Lyceum Books SOCIAL WORK Issues and Opportunities in a Challenging Profession

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SOCIAL WORK
Issues and Opportunities in a Challenging Profession

Third Edition

Diana M. DiNitto, University of Texas at Austin
C. Aaron McNeece, Florida State University

Social work is an exciting field full of demands and rewards. Social Work: Issues and Opportunities in a Challenging Profession, Third Edition, allows readers to look at many aspects of social work practice. The satisfaction of working in a profession that helps others is presented alongside the difficulties and opportunities social workers face. Discussion of the differences between social work and the other helping professions helps readers identify where their interests lie.

The authors present the basic concepts, elements, and theories of social work and use this foundation to take a closer look at various fields of practice, diverse population groups, and social work environments. Special attention is given to social work in the criminal justice system, international social work, and social work in rural and poverty-affected communities. Social Work: Issues and Opportunities in a Challenging Profession makes social work real and relevant to anyone entering the field.

Features

Text completely rewritten with several new chapters and contributors
Chapters written by contributors from social work education programs across the United States, each an expert in his or her field
Online instructor's manual provides test questions, classroom activities, and assignments
Engaging cases and practice examples included in every chapter
Suggested readings and Web resources help students explore fields of interest

Contents

1.	Social Work: A Challenging Profession
Dan Harkness and Will Rainford
		Social Workers in Action Who is a Social Worker? The Origins of Social Work Social Work Pioneers Social Work’s Past: Liberal or Conservative? Social Work’s Present: Liberal or Conservative? Social Work and Its Sister Professions Professional Social Work: Education and Training Who Represents Social Workers? Status of the Profession Trends in the Profession Summary

2.	Theory and Practice with Individuals, Groups, and Communities
Virginia Rondero Hernandez and Cynthia Franklin
		Theory and Evidence-Based Practice Theory for Generalist Social Work Practice Major Social Work Practice Theories and Perspectives Summary

3.	Social Work with Organizations, Communities, and Larger Systems
Stephen Wernet
		History of Social Work Macropractice Education for Macropractice Macropractice Concepts Macropractice Methods Summary

4.	Culturally Competent Social Work Practice
Rowena Fong
		Definitions and Terms Evolution of Culturally Competent Practice Demographics of a Multicultural Society Diverse Populations Culturally Competent Practice Principles Challenges and Opportunities for Social Workers Future Directions Summary

5.	Gender and Social Work Practice
Beverly Black and Janet M. Joiner
		Social Construction of Gender Sexism Working to End Sexism Working with Women Working with Men Gender Issues in the Social Work Profession Feminist Social Work Practice Summary

6.	Social Work Practice with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender People
Gary Bailey, Steve J. Onken, Catherine Crisp, and Lacey Sloan
		Terminology and Definitions Social Work's Response to Sexual Orientation Diversity and Discrimination Hate Violence The Struggle for Rights Coming Out and Sexual Identity Formation Guidelines for Culturally Competent Practice with GLBT Clients Intimate Relationships Parenting Health Care HIV and AIDS Mental Health and Substance Abuse Problems Organizations for GLBT Communities Summary

7.	Mental Illness and Social Work Practice
Linda Openshaw, Ara Lewellen, and Catheleen Jordan
		Definition and Scope of Mental Health Problems History of Mental Health Services Mental Health Practice and Consumers in Need Social Work Services in Mental Health Mutual-Help and Voluntary Associations Issues in Mental Health Practice Summary

8.	Addictions and Social Work Practice
Diana M. DiNitto and C. Aaron McNeece
		History of Social Work in Addictions The Many Problems Called Addictions What Causes Addictions and Other Compulsive Behaviors? Evidence-Based Addictions Practice Addiction Politics Future of Addictions Practice and Social Work Summary

9.	Social Work Practice in Health-Care Settings
Robin Kennedy
		The History of Medical Social Work The Changing Faces of Health Care Medical Social Work Practice Medical Social Workers’ Duties Medical Social Work Practice Settings From the Present to the Future Summary

10.	Disabilities: The Fight for Inclusion Continues
Kevin DeWeaver
		Disability Developmental Disabilities Mental Retardation Prevalence and Incidence History of Services for Developmental Disorders Social Work Practice Models Social Work Practice Today Terminology Least Restrictive Environment Ethical Dilemmas Budgets and Managed Care Advocacy: Battling Discrimination and Stereotyping Future Challenges Summary

11.	Serving Children and Their Families
Dorinda N. Noble and Angela Ausbrooks
		Child Abuse and Neglect Poverty and Maltreatment Effects of Maltreatment Children Who Function As Parents Lack of Health Care Teen Parents Custody Issues How Society Developed a Child Welfare System Family Preservation Issues Foster Family Care Adoption Kinship Care Group and Residential Care Serving Children in Schools The Challenges of Serving Children Summary

12.	Gerontological Social Work
Allan Kaufman and Maggie Tang
		Basic Concepts in Gerontological Social Work The Growing Need for Gerontological Social Workers Social Work Practice with Older People and Their Families Gender and Gerontological Practice Helping Older People of Color Addressing Low Income, Poverty, and Homelessness Meeting Health-Care Needs Nutrition and Social Services Addressing Mental Health Problems Addressing Alcohol and Drug Problems Helping Caregivers Utilizing Religious Resources Encouraging Community Involvement Adult Protective Services Summary

13.	Poverty/Income Maintenance
Paul Mackie and Annelies Hagemeister
		Historical Perspectives on Poverty Perspectives on Poverty in the United States Absolute versus Relative Concepts of Poverty Who Will Experience Poverty? Poverty and Social Work Today

14.	Social Work Practice in the Justice System
Diane Young
		Relevance of Social Work to Criminal Justice The Criminal Justice System Law Enforcement Courts Corrections Juvenile Justice Challenges for Social Workers Restorative Justice: A Look toward the Future Summary

15.	Rural Social Work Practice
Suzie Cashwell and Mary Margaret Just
		Defining Rural America Perspectives on Rural Life Demographic, Economic, and Social Concerns Community-Based Social Work Practice Summary

16.	International Social Work: Challenges and Opportunities in a Global Society
James Midgley
		History of International Social Work Social Work across the Globe: Commonality and Diversity International Social Work Practice Summary

17.	Future of Social Work
C. Aaron McNeece and Diana M. DiNitto
		Technology Knowledge Development and Dissemination Preparing Social Workers for the Future Professional Education Areas of Practice Privatization Evidence-Based Practice Macropractice and Micropractice Social Work and Your Future

References
Contributors
Index

About the Editors

Diana M. DiNitto (MSW, PhD, Florida State University) is Cullen Trust Centennial Professor in Alcohol Studies and Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Social Welfare Policy and Practice Group in 2003 and has been a University Distinguished Teaching Professor since 1997.

C. Aaron McNeece (MSW, PhD, University of Michigan) is Walter W. Hudson Professor and dean at the College of Social Work, Florida State University. He is the author of five other books and numerous journal articles. McNeece was awarded the Pro Humanitate Award in 2005 by the North American Resource Center for Child Welfare.

2008, Paper, 464 Pages, ISBN 978-0-925065-86-5, Price $54.95