Africa has a long experience with reducing poverty and vulnerability. In the contemporary period, social development and social work are at the forefront of dealing with abject poverty and some of the
Skills in advocacy are essential for every social work student and practitioner. This book provides an introduction to advocacy, examining the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to unde
Shelley Rice Wyckoff has synthesized a splendid collection of diverse poems that reflect social issues and challenges encountered during life's journey. These poems are useful as a teaching tool, prep
Quantitative methods have predominated in the testing and development of social work knowledge, but qualitative research that which produces descriptive data based upon spoken or written words and obs
Social workers and social care practitioners are increasingly required to engage directly with matters relating to sex and sexuality in their everyday work. Policies and guidance on how to approach th
This new book explores a variety of physical, mental, and lifestyle challenges faced by community populations, including homelessness, community health promotion, nutrition intervention, smoking trend
Written in an accessible style, this book highlights the distinctive aspects of social work policy and practice in Northern Ireland. It covers the historical development of social work, explores the c
As other scholars have recently done in distinguishing the distinct features and practices of social work in Scotland and Wales, so the authors of this work (professors of social change at the U. of U
Doctoral education in social work is said to be in crisis. While there is a glut of available programs, there is a shortage of doctoral graduates for faculty positions in social work education requiri
This collection for educators and trainers in social work offers a broad overview of education in social work, controversies and trends in the field, and technologies and approaches for teaching and l
Increasingly, social workers are working with clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Because ethnicity influences social workers in myriad ways, it is important for them to have a greater unde
This second edition looks in detail at the role of the social worker who engages with older people. It enables the reader to develop the key skills required to understand the mental and physical needs
Social work service providers need to better understand substance abuse across the lifespan and practice settings. In historical and contemporary UK policy and anti-oppressive practice contexts, Nelso
This engaging and comprehensive book explores social work with problematic substance use. Anna Nelson offers social workers new insight on the subject, helping students to understand the issue as it a
The fourth edition of this respected text offers thoroughly revised and updated material by a team of respected authors. The ever-evolving roles of the social worker, the public, and the disabled pers
Revised to emphasise the current policy drive towards personalisation and service user participation in care management, the new edition of Social Work with Older People remains an insightful introduc
It is vital for social work students and practitioners to understand the complexities of the youth justice system. This fully revised second edition analyses and puts into context several pieces of ne
Social Work students often find research an intimidating and complex area of study, with many struggling to understand the core concepts and their application to practice. This book presents these con
