Digital Practitioner

Social Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Beskrivning

This book explores the intersection of AI and social work, offering a groundbreaking look at how AI technologies are transforming the field. It analyses AI's role in streamlining administration and supporting decisions, while navigating privacy concerns in this human-centred profession.Organized in five comprehensive parts, this edited collection brings together diverse international perspectives on the integration of AI in social work. Part One establishes foundational knowledge about AI technologies and their intersection with social work values. Following this, Parts Two and Three explore practical applications and the delicate balance between technological efficiency and human judgment. In Part Four, contributors address critical ethical considerations including privacy, bias, and social justice. Finally, Part Five focuses on social work careers skills through education and training while bridging digital divides across diverse communities. Through case studies and real-world examples, readers gain valuable insights into how AI can be used to complement and strengthen the work of social workers, and see a roadmap for navigating this intersection of technology and human care. This will allow them to implement AI for applications in case management, predictive analytics, mental health support, and resource allocation.This book is essential reading for social work professionals and students who will soon be moving into the field. Its comprehensive framework for understanding how AI can be ethically and effectively used in social work practice will also benefit mental health counsellors, allied health workers, and clinical psychologists and enable them to navigate the increasing influence and applications of AI.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-12-07
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:280
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041237471

Utforska kategorier

Socialt arbete och välfärd inom Samhälle och politik
Hälso- och sjukvårdsrätt inom Juridik
Psykisk hälsovård inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Tatenda Manomano is the Discipline Lead in Social Work and a Senior Lecturer at the Australian College of Applied Professions University College, and a Research Fellow at the University of the Free State. His work spans social work education, housing and family violence, and anti-oppressive practice.

Innehållsförteckning

Part One: Introductory 1. Setting the scene, the basics of AI: Understanding Technology in Social Work: Tatenda Manomano2. Intersection of Social Work and Artificial Intelligence: Jayne Hatherall, Sophie Goldingay and Johanna Donkers Part Two: Application3. AI in Action: Transforming Social Work Practices Professor Marina A Badillo-Diaz4. AI for Administrative Efficiency: Streamlining Social Work Operations: Luvuyo Teko and Thomas Molala5. The Algorithm Will See You Now: AI and Service User Engagement in Social Work: Andrew Prevett & Belinda Lange6. Selected real-World Applications of AI in Social Work: Tatenda Manomano7. Overcoming Challenges: Addressing Resistance and Bias in AI Systems: Tatenda ManomanoPart Three: Human/AI Thinking8. AI in Decision-Making: Supporting Social Workers, Not Replacing Them: Tatenda Manomano9. The Human Touch: Maintaining Empathy in a Tech-Driven World-David Mhlanga & Tatenda Manomano10. How the misuse of AI Technologies can lead to distorted realities in social work practice: Jonathan Nyoni & Tatenda ManomanoPart Four: Ethics11. Ethical Considerations: Balancing Technology and Humanity Professor Marina A Badillo-Diaz12. Holding Onto Our Humanity: Ethical Social Work Practice in the Age of AI Andrew Prevett, Monica Short, Elizabeth Reimer & Darran Stonehouse13. Ethical Guidelines and Best Practices for Implementing AI in Social Work: Frederick Reamer14. Data Privacy and Security: Protecting Clients in a Digital World: Raquel Marta and Vinnarasan AruldossPart Five: Social Work Careers skills15. Training Social Workers for the AI Era: Adapting Skills and Knowledge-Marina A Badillo-Diaz16. Training Future Practitioners Using AI: Dissonance and Integration-Angelique Odyssea and Colin Weber17. Decolonising AI: Reimagining Social Work Ethics and Knowledge Systems in the Digital Age Henry Ndala18. Bridging the Digital Divide in Social Work practice with communities. Eleanor Hendricks & Wiseman Ntlhari Mathebula19. Social work in a digital era: Practitioner pathways for ethical AI integration. Elmien ClaasensConclusion20. The Future of Social Work and AI: Opportunities and Risks Ahead: Tatenda Manomano21. Conclusion: Embracing AI without losing our humanity by Tatenda Manomano