MSW Elaine Congress, DSW – författare
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Multicultural Perspectives in Social Work Practice with Families is in its thirdedition and continues to expand the depth and breadth with which culturemay be understood and the impact of culture in working with families.Congress, Gonzalez, and their contributors have updated this text to includea focus on evidence-based practice, 10 additional chapters, revision of avaluable assessment tool, and a culturagram. This book clearly is an essentialresource for social workers committed to culturally sensitive practice."--Journal of Teaching in Social Work
Encompassing the most current issues faced by multicultural families across the lifespan and the social workers who serve them, this popular textbook contains ten new chapters and provides content that has been significantly expanded throughout. These new and reconceived chapters offer professors and social work graduate students a broader and more comprehensive take on the key issues that arise when treating families from diverse cultural backgrounds and current, evidence-based models for assessment and treatment.
New chapters include:Evidence-based models of care for ethnically-diverse familiesPractice with Asian-American familiesPractice with Native American and indigenous familiesPractice with Hispanic familiesPractice with Arab familiesPractice with adolescentsPractice with families when there is risk of suicide Practice with families dealing with substance use and abusePractice with families around health issuesLegal issues with immigrantsContributors to the text are leaders in the field of multicultural issues that encompass a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. Updated case studies, vignettes, and statistical data illustrate the book''s content.
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Praise for the first edition:
“This book is an optimal tool for instructors and students of graduate classes in social work and related disciplines.”
-Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
“This book is a major contribution to social workers and their clients as it addresses advocacy on behalf of immigrants and refugees during a social,economic, and political period that restricts immigrants’ rights and service access.”
-Dr. Diane Drachman, Associate Professor, University of Connecticut School of Social Work
“This text is a great tool toward raising awareness of the many issues immigrants face, and helping them find solutions.”
-Frank Sharry, Executive Director, America’s Voice
The leading textbook on social work with immigrants and refugees, this is the only book to address the intersection of legal, policy, and advocacy issues,in addition to the clinical skills needed to help these populations. This second edition has been updated to reflect key policy changes at the state and federal levels affecting social work with immigrants and refugees. The authors have expanded their coverage of transna tionalism, microaggressions, and public health and community issues, and each chapter features updated case studies on the most critical issues immigrants face today: legal processes, physical and mental health issues, employment difficulties, family conflicts, and more.
Key Features:
Completely updated to reflect the latest developments in immigration law and policy Includes updated case studies, discussion questions, and abundant reference material Provides the multidisciplinary perspective of lawyers, social workers, clinicians, administrators, and academics Addresses issues specific to elderly immigrants, immigrant children, LGBT immigrants, and victims of international trafficking All-new appendix features sample questions asked at naturalization interviews
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Nonprofit organizations are increasingly concerned with the need to demonstrate how social justice principles impact every aspect of their work. This isthe only textbook to explicitly integrate social justice principles into the management of a nonprofit organization. It provides students with theknowledge and skills required to integrate a social justice value system into their work as effective non-profit leaders. Using practical tips andillustrative case examples, the text explains the structure and processes of nonprofit organizations with a particular emphasis on social justice themes.The book is edited by an interdisciplinary team of prominent leaders in business, management, and social service, who together run the Fordham Center forNonprofit Leaders. They have assembled a group of expert authors who provide extensive coverage of the nonprofit leadership field.
The book discusses the history of the development of nonprofit management up to the present day. It addresses legal and ethical considerations,organizational planning and staff management, finance, public relations, fundraising, public advocacy and volunteerism, program design and grantdevelopment, governance and board development, developing an international nonprofit, information technology, career development, and creating anonprofit/social entrepreneurship organization. Additional chapters address quality improvement, mentoring, and proposal writing, Included are plentifulcase studies and review questions in each chapter. The text is ideal for students and faculty in social service administration, human service leadership,social work management, public and community health, public administration, and health care administration and management.
Key Features:
Comprises the only nonprofit management text to integrate social justice themesEdited by an interdisciplinary group of authors representing the social service, social work, management, and nonprofit fieldsIncludes illustrative case studies and review questions in each chapterOffers practical tips for integrating social justice agendasProvides PowerPoint presentations for instructors
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In second edition, social work and mental health students and practitioners across the full spectrum of social service settings gain essential knowledge into cutting edge issues in the assessment and treatment of families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Fully revised, with a full third of the book completely rewritten and each chapter significantly updated, the editors bring together the latest in multicultural family research and new and improved macro and micro ways of understanding and respecting the needs of new immigrants and diverse populations. Included is an important revision of Dr. Congress''s essential assessment technique, the culturagram.
New and updated chapters provide evidence-based and specialized perspectives, including:Handling post 9/11 complications for immigrants and refugeesculturally sensitive treatment ideas for Arab-American familiesWorking from an Afrocentric perspectiveUnderstanding the needs of the new Russian, Asian, and Hispanic immigrantsHelping diverse HIV-affected familiesImpact of ethnicity on incest treatmentsSuicide attempts with adolescentsImportance of spirituality
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"This book is an optimal tool for instructors and students of graduate classes in social work and related disciplines."
--Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
"I applaud social work students, professors, and social workers who seek to serve and empower the immigrant community. This text is a great tool toward raising awareness of the many issues immigrants face, and helping them find solutions." --Frank Sharry, Executive Director, America''s Voice
"The book is a major contribution to social workers and their clients as it addresses advocacy on behalf of immigrants and refugees during a social, economic and political period that restricts immigrants'' rights and service access."--Dr. Diane Drachman, Associate Professor, University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Successful social work with immigrants must begin with an understanding of their legal status and how that status impacts their housing, employment, health care, education, and virtually every other aspect of life. Chang-Muy and Congress present social workers with the only book on the market to emphasize the legal aspect of immigrant issues as well as critical practice and advocacy issues.
Topics discussed include historical and current trends in immigration, applicable theories for practice with immigrants, policy and advocacy methods, and the need for cultural competence. By providing comprehensive coverage of both the legal and practice issues of this complex field, this book will help social service professionals and graduate students increase their cultural sensitivity and work more effectively with immigrants.
Key Features:
Covers the latest aspects of the immigration debate and discusses how social workers are affected by emerging immigration policies Discusses special populations such as refugees, elderly immigrants, and victims of international trafficking Includes case studies on the most critical issues immigrants face today: legal processes, physical and mental health issues, employment difficulties, family conflicts, and moreInstructional Materials Available! Free to instructors with a verified order of seven or more copies. Email marketing@springerpub.com to request syllabus and PowerPoint slides.
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This new text illuminates the essential information about health and social work critical to understanding today’s complex health care systems and policies. Chapters highlight current practice, policy, and research in different settings and with special populations. Readers learn how to advocate for the individuals, families, and communities they serve to help improve health and well-being for all. All those interested in micro, mezzo, and macro practices in a healthcare setting will appreciate this rich resource.
Highlights include:
Each chapter speaks to the interconnections between practice, policy, and research and how they are integrated to inform social work and health.Unique chapters dedicated to special populations such as children and families, older adults, immigrants, persons with HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities provide a deeper understanding of the health care issues specific to these groups.Thorough coverage of the role of social workers in a variety of settings such as substance abuse, correctional systems, public health, and integrated behavioral health care.An in-depth discussion of the values and ethical issues in a health care environment.An intersectionality lens used throughout promotes a greater understanding of a client’s multiple status of race, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, education level, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identification.Detailed case examples developed by professionals in the field in Parts II and III accompanied by discussion questions further enhance an understanding of the issues.Highlights how social workers advocate for social justice to promote good health and well-being for all.On-line instructor''s resources including Power Points, how chapter content is tied to the 2015 CSWE Educational Policy Accreditation Standards (EPAS), answers to discussion questions, including approaches that instructors can use with cases and research, as well as a sample syllabus with suggested options for instructors to modify for different courses.Intended as a core text for MSW and advanced BSW courses on health and social work, social work practice in health care, health and wellness, or integrative behavioral health taught in social work, public health, or gerontology programs, this book is also of value in social work practice courses that focus on health care and special populations. Social workers practicing in the health care field will also appreciate this book.