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The title shows resumes and cover letters used to enter and advance in the social work and counseling fields. Also shown are resumes and cover letters used by people who wanted to transition from social work and counseling into other professional areas. Included are resumes of case worker, counselor, human services counselor, victim advocate, youth services specialist, family services case worker, income maintenance counselor, and others. ... Read more

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Great Resource
This is a great resource for new/furture Social Work majors. The examples were very helpful and easy to follow. A must I feel for any Soical Work major.

Great help!
This book helped me write a killer resume to land my job right out of graduate school.The model cover letters and resumes were great in giving me an example to follow.I'm ordering more to give to friends who are graduating this year! ... Read more

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The Encyclopedia of Social Work, 19th Edition is the field's most comprehensive reference work for the general knowledge base of the profession. Three volumes provide nearly 3,000 pages of information on virtually every aspect of social work.

All of the 19th edition's 290 entries are new, and several areas of interest are covered in greater depth than before. Expanded content areas include new technologies, research, global changes, U.S. policy developments, evolving roles for social workers, and knowledge development.

The editors of the 19th edition included more entries on women and people of color and increased the diversity in the Encyclopedia's authorship. Of the over 300 contributors--academics or social work practitioners--the majority are women, and one-quarter are authors of color.

Each volume contains a complete table of contents and full index. "Reader's Guides" list all the entries that relate to a topic. "See" references lead readers to specific entries, and "See Also" references ensure that they find all the information related to a topic. Key words for each entry provide another search tool to help readers find content.

The Encyclopedia is a solid investment that will provide years of practical service as a one-stop resource for looking up facts, preparing papers, supplementing course work, initiating literature searches, and informing social work practice.

Special Features*All new entries*344 authors who are leading scholars*30% larger than the 18th edition*142 biographies*80 Reader's Guides*10 appendixes*Key words for every entry*Freestanding cross-references*Nearly 200 easy-to-read graphs, charts, and statistical tables. ... Read more

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Everything was great the book arrived in a timely manner and it was in the condition the seller explained.

Social work resource
Do you have interns at your work place and you have been chosen by the gods to direct them? Do you vacilate from total awe to pure terror due to your ignorance when your interns throw buzz terms and ideas at you because you have not set foot in a colledge class room for three decades or more? If so... well, it is time to brush up and throw ideas and terms at them! Read these articles provided and have fun by throwing out questions like "Ah...that is a good point but what do you think of this case in the light of a cognitive/ behavioral mind set!" Get these encyclopedias and brush up on your social work theories and ideas today! I love them and use these for ideas for on going teaching classes too!

outstanding
This volume book is outstanding especially if you are a student.The volume book includes evey topic that is associated with social work.If you are a social work student this volume book is a must have. ... Read more

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Following an introduction by the co-editors, this collection of 27 contributed readings from academics, students and practitioners is presented in 5 parts, introduced by 'Lead Teachers.' This book presents a framework for asset building based on the strengths, assets, and capacities of people, all of which are critical for working with rural communities. ... Read more

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Excellent book
This is an excellent book. I am a social work student and I learned a lot using this. r- ... Read more

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Good communication skills are at the heart of effective social work practice. This third edition enables students to develop a flexible and responsive approach to communicating with the most vulnerable people in society. Building on the success of the previous book, Koprowska looks in detail at all approaches to communication, paying particular attention to young people, adults and families. The emphasis of this book is not on any particularright wayto communicate, but more the ability of the student to be pro-active and aware in different situations. ... Read more

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Understanding how theory informs social work practice is an area that students can often find difficult to grasp. Written in an accessible style, this book introduces theory as a framework that social workers can draw upon to inform their decision-making process.Using the key skills of critical thinking and reflection this text encourages the reader to think about the formal and informal knowledge sources they can draw upon to guide their practice. ... Read more

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Written for social workers by a social worker,Mental Disorders, Medications, and Clinical Social Work discusses the etiology, epidemiology, assessment, and intervention planning for common mental disorders. Looking at disorders from an ecosystems perspective, Austrian goes beyond a linear classification approach and DSM-IV-TR categories and encourages social workers to analyze the internal and external environmental factors that contribute to a disorder's development. Austrian's discussion of effective intervention(s) for a particular client also stresses the importance of working with families in treating disorders.

In addition to information on new medications, biochemical data on the causes of disease, and diagnostic tests, the revised third edition discusses therapies such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and dialectic.

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Very Helpful, Useful, and Relevent
I've kept this book close by since I purchased it in 2002.It is a great resource for students as well as practicing clinicians.I have incorporated this volume in my regular study regimen.For each chapter of the DSM-IV-TR I read the corresponding chapters in the following texts: Austrian's Book, Morrison's "DSM-IV Made Easy", Carson, Butcher & Mineka's "Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life", and lastly the "Oxford Textbook of Psychotherapy", by Gabbard, Beck, & Holmes. I have found each of the noted 5 texts immeasurably helpful in my development as a clinician & psychotherapist.

A helpful learning tool
I am an MSW student and have found this book extremely helpful as I concomitantly study the DSM-IV-TR.Combining the reading of, for example, anxiety disorders in the DSM with Austrian's chapter on anxiety disorders helps clarify assessment criteria.I don't believe the purpose of her book is to discuss the shortfalls of the DSM but rather to aid social workers in gaining a better grasp of its contents.I see her introduction as a disclaimer.The DSM is a necessary evil - whether we like it or not, many of us work in environments where its use is unavoidable.Given that, Austrian provides her opinion, rightfully in the introduction, and then gets down to business with the purpose of the book.I do recommend this book for people wanting to learn, but can't speak for those who feel they have already learned it all.

A helpful learning tool
I am an MSW student and have found this book extremely helpful as I concomitantly study the DSM-IV-TR.Combining the reading of, for example, anxiety disorders in the DSM with Austrian's chapter on anxiety disorders helps clarify assessment criteria.I don't believe the purpose of her book is to discuss the shortfalls of the DSM but rather to aid social workers in gaining a better grasp of its contents.I see her introduction as a disclaimer.The DSM is a necessary evil - whether we like it or not, many of us work in environments where its use is unavoidable.Given that, Austrian provides her opinion, rightfully in the introduction, and then gets down to business with the purpose of the book.I do recommend this book for people wanting to learn, but can't speak for those who feel they have already learned it all.

What a disappointment
I was excited to find this volume, thinking that it would provide me with information to provide accurate and complete assessments of persons with mental illnesses, or mental disorders, as the book labels them.The introduction advises the social worker that classification systems are notcompatible with complete, psychosocial assessments that social workers aretrained to do.The author discusses how social workers have moved fromlinear approaches to client problems to the ecosystems approach, which, inher opinion, will help the clinical social worker develop a more inclusiveassessment and help the worker and client select more appropriateinterventions.She ends the introduction imploring social workers to"be true to the purpose of our profession, and not fall into theclassification trap" (pg. 8).She then proceeds, without irony, todescrbe the current DSM-IV classifications of anxiety, mood, somatoform& fictitious, dissociative, substance-related, and eating disorders, aswell as schizophrenia, delirium, dementia, and amnestic and other cogntivedisorders.It is unclear how she has integrated the ecosystems approachinto these chapters, but she does instruct on how the disorders arediagnosed.These chapters will certainly be useful to beginningpractitioners and students who need to learn the differences between thedisorders, as well as some basic information on psychosocial interventions. However, I feel the author has missed an opportunity to clearlydifferentiate clinical social work from the other mental healthprofessions.The book starts out as a treatise for why the DSM-IV shouldnot be a tool for social workers to use in their assessments, then attemptsto teach them how to diagnose the disorders according to that very samebook.I would recommend that social workers instead read Herb Kutchins andStuart A. Kirk's "Making Us Crazy," which clearly demonstratesthat social workers and other practitioners that the DSM is a flawedtool.

The chapter on medications will also be helpful for beginners, asit talks about the different types of medications, what they are used for,and the side effects expected from the medications.However, Kia J.Bentley and J. Michael Walsh's "The Social Worker and PsychotropicMedication: Toward Effective Collaboration with Mental Health Clients,Families, and Providers" does a far better job of describing thesocial worker's role with medication in the mental health field.

Thiswork is hailed on the cover as the first of its kind and indispensable, yetI find it flawed for any but the most beginning of practitioners.Socialworkers looking for more than the party line must look elsewhere. Therefore, I cannot recommend this book. ... Read more

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This highly accessible direct practice text offers a practical introduction to the theories and skills necessary to engage in effective, strengths-based practice.

Developed specifically to address the issues facing students as they prepare for direct practice in today’s world, Direct Practice for Social Work interweaves diversity and social justice throughout the chapters and teaches students how to make the connections between major theories and real-world situations. 

Written in an engaging style by experienced authors, this text encourages the development of students’ critical thinking skills while demonstrating the practical applications of theory. 

Highlights include chapters opening case studies, numerous case studies in each chapter, and more modeled responses, sample dialogues and exercises than are found anywhere else. 

Comprehensive coverage of the major theories and adherence to CSWE guidelines make this text an invaluable addition to any professional social work educational or professional library.

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good book
Unfortunately, this was not the book I thought it was. But when I went back to look it over, I saw the seller had stated it correctly, so it was just my personal fault.

Great Comprehensive Book
This book is very straightforward and packed full of really great concepts, theories, and direct practice skills! Overall, very easy to read and comprehensive. I really enjoy reading this book but then again, I'm a geek for social work.

Direct Practice in Social Work
The book was received without any delays or mishaps.The book was in perfect condition from the sender.

AN EXCELLENT TEXTBOOK!

Direct Practice in Social Work by Scott W. Boyle, Grafton H. Hull

My instructor selected this textbook for our Direct Practice Social Work class.Throughout this class I found this textbook easy to read because the authors did not try to cram "everything but the kitchen sink" in the chapters yet this textbook was comprehensive about the subject matter.Some chapters had practical applications or exercises to reinforce the subject matter.The index was inclusive for quick reference and the layout were easy on the eyes.This textbook is a "keeper" which I'll refer to in the future. ... Read more

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This purpose of this paper is to place evidence-based practice (EBP) within its wider scholarly contexts and to draw lessons from the experiences of other professions that are engaged in implementing it. The analysis is based primarily on evidence-based medicine, the parent discipline of evidence-based practice, but I also draw upon evidence-based nursing and evidence-based social work in the United Kingdom. I found that the experiences of other practice professions have a great deal to offer social work practice. Like medicine, nursing, and our British colleagues, U.S. social work practice will benefit from increased research activity, more wide-spread availability of reviews of research, on-line resources, and many more training opportunities.Like nursing administrators, social work administrators have the responsibility to allow social worker practitioners the time to become familiar with research relevant to their practice. ... Read more

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Four Cornerstones Article Most Downloaded
This article is the most downloaded of all the articles published in the journal in which it first appeared.The Four Cornerstones of Evidence-Based Practice shows that "best research evidence" is only one of four cornerstones.

To do evidence-based practice, professionals call upon all four cornerstones: research and theory, professional expertise, clients' wants and values, and the personal experience and personal and professional values of practitioners.

Well-organized and well-written.An interesting read for an academic article.

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Like the first edition of Social Work and Social Welfare: An Invitation, this edition introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and values that are essential for working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in a variety of practice settings. With updated demographic, statistical, legislative, policy, and research information; sensitive discussions of contemporary ethical issues; and new first-person narratives from social workers in a variety of fields, the second edition provides an up-to-date profile of the world in which today’s social workers practice. At www.routledgesw.com/intro, you will find a wealth of resources to help you create a dynamic, experiential introduction to social work for your students.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY SOCIAL WORK provides a strong foundation in the concepts and skills students need to succeed as future social work professionals. Designed for students who will work with families, but not necessarily continue with advanced family training, the text features engaging case studies, end-of-chapter exercises, illustrations, and graphics to help students master the material. ... Read more

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Horrible!
In my opinion, this poorly edited textbook was extremely unreadable owing to numerous grammatical and spelling errors that distracted me from learning about the concept of family social work, which is different from family therapy(one of the few things I learned from this text).The subject index is not comprehensive or cross-referenced with other subjects - it has spelling errors, too.Other than some useful tools a social worker could use in family social work detailed in some sections of the quantitative and qualitative chapters measurement chapters, I found this book to be a reformulation of ideas co-opted from better-written family therapy texts.The only reason why I will keep this book is to recover the price I paid for it - $90 - and as a SECONDARY reference, if I refer to it at all.

Benifit to Social Work
This book is very reader friendly. It gives a great over view of the material.

Intro to Fam Social Work
I am very pleased with text; it is a excellent introduction to working with families for the new social worker or social work student.I especially enjoyed how it differentiated between social work and therapy since those two terms often get used interchangeably. ... Read more

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Museums may not seem at first glance to be engaged in social work. Yet, Lois H. Silverman brings together here relevant visitor studies, trends in international practice, and compelling examples that demonstrate how museums everywhere are using their unique resources to benefit human relationships and, ultimately, to repair the world. In this groundbreaking book, Silverman forges a framework of key social work perspectives to show how museums are evolving a needs-based approach to provide what promises to be universal social service. In partnership with social workers, social agencies, and clients, museums are helping people cope and even thrive in circumstances ranging from personal challenges to social injustices. The Social Work of Museums provides the first integrative survey of this emerging interdisciplinary practice and an essential foundation on which to build for the future.

The Social Work of Museums is not only a vital and visionary resource for museum training and practice in the 21^st century, but also an invaluable tool for social workers, creative arts therapists, and students seeking to broaden their horizons. It will inspire and empower policymakers, directors, clinicians, and evaluators alike to work together toward museums for the next age.

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Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work, 2/e

is the first HSBE text to approach the subject from a comparative theory perspective, providing coverage of the most current and contemporary theories as well as traditional theories. A consistent framework for analysis is provided for all of the theoretical systems that are covered. This text encourages students to develop critical thinking skills in analyzing and comparing theories, and includes contemporary developments in traditional lifespan theory, theories of political economy, and a separate chapter on transpersonal theory (Ch. 12). Each chapter includes coverage of the research that supports a particular theory, as well as an analysis of the validity of that research; each chapter also includes a discussion of updated  “Contemporary Issues.”

New features to the 2^nd edition include updated content in all chapters, as well as  new content on:

• Ecofeminism
• Neurobiology, neurotransmission and behavior
• Feminist Standpoint Theory
• Theories of bisexual and transgender identity development
• The role of shame in women’s development
• Ethnic/cultural identity development and cultural competence 

New theoretical content added to the textbook represents the most contemporary and cutting edge content in theory that is not usually found in other human behavior or theory textbooks. 

Customer Reviews (8)

Pretentiously written and difficult to understand
As a person with a reputation for using "big words" amongst my family and friends, I found this textbook to be unnecessarily difficult to understand.The authors tend to be biased toward certain theorists and theories instead of presenting the material objectively, and some chapters seemed to piece together strings of quotes from other authors (I don't know about you, but that's what I do when I'm not quite sure I'm grasping something). The chapter on phenomenology in particular was EXTREMELY difficult to understand what the authors were saying.I have my BA in Psychology and have been exposed to some of the theories presented in the textbook, so it was easier for me to understand certain chapters better than others, but without my previous training I would have struggled with those chapters as well. The structure and topics covered were good, just not written to be student-friendly.My 5 MSW classmates agree.

Boring, repeitive, inconclusive, heterosexisf, genderphobic
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fast and accurate!
They said it would have a few highlights but it had hardly ANY!They said it would be here within two weeks and I had it within five business days.I will CERTAINLY be buying thru them again! :)

well worth the time
This book is an outstanding overview of a huge range of social theory/human behavior theory.It is true that some of the chapters are challenging, but I felt this was because the authors truly presented well-thought out, exhaustive synopses of each theory.This book not only was clear in presenting information about theories I was unfamiliar with in an effective way, but also presented interesting insights and great review of theories that I was already very familiar with.Considering how much is information is covered in this text density is to be expected, but it is well worth it!

good info
the book has good information and is very throrough, but chapters are wordy and could probably be condensed. overall, the book is of good quality. ... Read more

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Master research methods with ESSENTIAL RESEARCH METHODS FOR SOCIAL WORK! Reader-friendly and clear, this social work book provides you with the tools you need to understand essential research methods content. Illustrations and examples throughout show you how you can apply research to practice. Studying is made easy with a book-specific website that includes tutorial quizzes and links to additional related concepts. Outlines, introductions, boxes, chapter endings with main points, review questions and exercises, and Internet exercises provide you with the information and practice you need to conduct research methods in social work. ... Read more

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Essential Research Methods for Social Work
Great item for research tool glad to have been able to purchase. Wonderful source of information.

Essential Research Methods for Social Work
Book was in excellent condition and was shipped in an appropriate amount of time. LRC

Basic basic basic
This book is a basic guide to research in social work.The material and wording is very clear and is therefore most appropriate for those with little to no research experience.As a graduate student, I found this book to be a good refresher, but failed to learn anything more than what I already learned from undergraduate studies. ... Read more

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The concept of resiliency-based practice is an important idea in social work, but the practical uses and applications of resiliency are often unclear. In this book, Mary Van Hook connects resiliency with family practice, specifically explaining how to apply the theory of resiliency in general to a variety of treatment models. The result is a strengths-based, resiliency-based practice model that guides the process of assessment, engagement, and intervention in social work with families. ... Read more

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Wonderful Clinical Book
Working with families is one of the most rewarding, and the toughest, areas in social work practice. This book not only outlines several effective practices, but also helps the reader understand how to work with families.

The highlight of the book is in the in-depth explanation of each family/group based intervention. As a social worker, the resource is invaluable. For students, the book provides an excellent overview to learn and study from. For professionals, the concise explanations keep you fresh on how to use the interventions in practice. Additionally, I was also impresssed with the discussion on group phases and how to faciliate family sessions.

The book is an invaluable resource for social work professionals. While there are many books on this subject around, I beleive that this a the best as an educational tool as well as a practical clinical tool. ... Read more

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This primary text for advanced clinical practice courses at the core of the Master of Social Work curriculum teaches students how to integrate theory and practice on multiple levels. 

Building on the foundation of generalist courses, this student-friendly text addresses assessment within a theoretical framework that considers the use of DSM-IV and the mental status exam; includes a walkthrough of a clinical interview and the stages of treatment; and examines models of treatment. The chapter on developing the psychosocial study includes a model that walks the student through the process.

Richly diverse case studies, drawn from practice experience, are integrated throughout and show how theory is applied to work with individuals, families, groups, and children and adolescents. Each chapter also includes learning activities, role-plays, and assignments that will help students master the content.

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Good Deal
I was very pleased at the price I got the book for it was much cheaper than the school was offering. The book was also in good condition.

The Most Comprehensive Clinical Social Work text to date
Professors Joan Granucci Lesser and Marlene Cooper have shown themselves to be the newest dynamic duo of clinical social work. This text, one of the most refreshing and comprehensive in the field, will surely become a standard read for all social work students in the years to come.

Refreshing, consice, yet exceptionally detailed and well presented, "Clinical Social Work Practice" may very well define an entire generation of Social Work students. A must read for any student interested in the clinical social work field. Drs. Lesser and Cooper have shown themselves to be masters in the art of therapy, and their genius is apparent in their first textbook. ... Read more

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This generalist social work practice text uses a strong theoretical framework for social work practice with diverse populations in both urban and rural settings.

The authors blend ecosystems and  client-centered empowerment  to develop a model to working with diverse populations. By using this model, students will learn how to effectively work with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The text incorporates CSWE requirements for learning the knowledge, skills, and values that are the foundation of social work practice at every level of practice.

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Many of the people served by social workers draw upon spirituality, by whatever names they call it, to help them thrive, to succeed at challenges, and to infuse their resources and relationships with meaning beyond mere survival value. This revised and expanded edition of a classic provides a comprehensive framework of values, knowledge, skills, and evidence for spiritually sensitive practice with diverse clients.

Weaving together interdisciplinary theory and research, as well as the results from a national survey of practitioners, the authors describe a spiritually oriented model for practice that places clients' challenges and goals within the context of their deepest meanings and highest aspirations. Using richly detailed case examples and thought-provoking activities, this highly accessible text illustrates the professional values and ethical principles that guide spiritually sensitive practice.It presents definitions and conceptual models of spirituality and religion; draws connections between spiritual diversity and cultural, gender, and sexual orientation diversity; and offers insights from Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Indigenous religions, Islam, Judaism, Existentialism, and Transpersonal theory.Eminently practical, it guides professionals in understanding and assessing spiritual development and related mental health issues and outlines techniques that support transformation and resilience, such as meditation, mindfulness, ritual, forgiveness, and engagement of individual and community-based spiritual support systems.

For social workers and other professional helpers committed to supporting the spiritual care of individuals, families, and communities, this definitive guide offers state-of-the-art interdisciplinary and international insights as well as practical tools that students and practitioners alike can put to immediate use. ... Read more

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Heart of Helping for classroom instruction
I think this is a great text for teaching "Spirituality" and Social work. It takes the profession into consideration while introducing the topics of spirituality, skill sets for assessing spirituality in an accessible manner.

well written, balanced, and long overdue for social work
This text is a wonderful antidote to the anti-religious Marxist/Feminist tracts that permeated my social work education. For those who work with real suffering people an understand of spiritual diversity, and an abilityto reflect on our own biases and preconceptions, is essential for creatinga truly empowering alliance with clients. All I heard about spirituality ingraduate school was that all (!) religion was an oppressive, patriarchalinstitution that deserved contempt. This is very sad. I am grateful thatthis book was written, especially with its emphasis on experientiallearning and self reflection. I hope it gets the wide audience it deservesin social work education programs. Nine bows of gratitude to the authors!

Spiritual Diversity in Social Work Practice: The Heart of He
This book is the premiere text for use in a course on spirituality and social work.The Council on Social Work Education has included spirituality in its latest guidelines for social work curriculum, and manyschools of social work are developing courses on spirituality in order tomeet this guideline.This book presents the latest thinking in the field -including theory, ethics, practice techniques, information about manyreligious perspectives, all grounded in a national survey ofNASW members. Exercises at the end of each chapter help students reflect and apply thecontent to real life situations.This book will be a tremendous asset foranyone interested in incorporating spirituality into social work practice. ... Read more

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Zastrow's bestselling Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: Empowering People, 10e offers a comprehensive overview of the profession as it examines contemporary society with a realistic view of social problems. By presenting positive strategies in the context of the core values, ethics, skills, and knowledge base of today's professional social worker, Zastrow encourages readers to think about new and realistic ways to solve problems and empower clients. Completely up to date, it also includes new coverage of human rights, the housing crisis and recession, President Obama's social welfare agenda, and much more. ... Read more

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Never recieved
I never recieved my book, so I would have to say I am very unhappy.

Was an honnest deal
The book was as described and in good condition. I appreciated the honnesty. I recommend them to others. ... Read more

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Restorative justice and social work share a number of principles and goals, as they both seek to stem violence and to address the pain associated with harm. Many of the processes used by restorative justice practitioners are based on indigenous practices that facilitate peacemaking, victim healing and reparation, and reengagement of offenders. As a method for transforming conflict, restorative justice can be viewed as a theory, a principle, a practice, and a skill set. Each of these components has the ability to inform and strengthen social work practice and restorative practices can be enhanced by the knowledge, practice modes, and interdisciplinary interaction pioneered by social work.

As the first book of its kind, Social Work and Restorative Justice examines the ways that these two disciplines intersect. Each chapter engages readers in an in-depth exploration of the history and contemporary realities of both disciplines, presenting vivid case studies in practice areas such as school settings, communities, domestic violence, homicide, prisons, child welfare, and gerontology. Social workers and restorative justice practitioners collaborate on each chapter, outlining specific intervention approaches and practice principles that integrate the strengths of each approach in cases ranging from the commonplace contradiction of punishing public school students for behavioral problems by depriving them of the opportunity to learn from their mistakes to the role that both social work and restorative processes have played in the rebuilding of Liberia. In a holistic and critical exploration of how these fields can work together more effectively, the book's authors also importantly highlight tensions between their values, skills, and interventions, such as the risks and benefits of employing restorative justice techniques in a prison setting.

Innovative and forward thinking, Social Work and Restorative Justice presents a synergistic practice model that will improve the effectiveness of social workers and restorative justice practitioners who seek to bring about healing and recovery in families and communities. ... Read more