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Introduction to Social Work Second Edition

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Introduction to Social Work An Advocacy-Based Profession

Second Edition

Lisa E. Cox Stockton University

Carolyn J. Tice University of Maryland

Dennis D. Long Xavier University

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Names: Cox, Lisa E., author. | Tice, Carolyn J., author. | Long, Dennis D., author.

Title: Introduction to social work : an advocacy-based profession / Lisa E. Cox, Stockton University, Carolyn J. Tice, University of Maryland, Dennis D. Long, Xavier University.

Description: Second edition. | Los Angeles : SAGE, [2019] | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2017030913 | ISBN 9781506394534 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Subjects: LCSH: Social service.

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Brief Contents 1. Preface 2. Acknowledgments 3. About the Authors 4. Part 1 Understanding Social Work

1. 1. The Social Work Profession 2. 2. The History of Social Work 3. 3. Generalist Social Work Practice 4. 4. Advocacy in Social Work

5. Part 2 Responding to Need 1. 5. Poverty and Inequality 2. 6. Family and Child Welfare 3. 7. Health Care and Health Challenges 4. 8. Physical, Cognitive, and Developmental Challenges 5. 9. Mental Health 6. 10. Substance Use and Addiction 7. 11. Helping Older Adults 8. 12. Criminal Justice

6. Part 3 Working in Changing Contexts 1. 13. Communities at Risk and Housing 2. 14. The Changing Workplace 3. 15. Veterans, Their Families, and Military Social Work 4. 16. Environmentalism 5. 17. International Social Work

7. Epilogue: Social Work and Self-Care 8. Appendix: Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social

Workers: Summary of Major Principles 9. Glossary

10. References 11. Index

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Detailed contents Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Part 1 Understanding Social Work

1: The Social Work Profession Learning Objectives Mary Considers Social Work The Professional Social Worker

Social Work’s Unique Purpose and Goals Social Work and Human Diversity

Diversity and Social Justice Intersections of Diversity

Theory and Practice Social Work Values

The NASW Code of Ethics Professionalism Advocacy

Social Work Education Social Work Degrees

Bachelor of Social Work Master of Social Work Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work or Doctor of Social Work

Field Education Certificates and Certifications

Social Work Practice Social Work Roles and Settings Levels of Practice Social Work as a Career Opportunity

Summary Top 10 Key Concepts Discussion Questions Exercises Online Resources

2: The History of Social Work Learning Objectives

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Brian Organizes Farmworkers Social Welfare

Social Welfare Policy Conservative and Liberal Ideologies Social Control Social Justice

The Intertwined History of Social Welfare Policy and Social Work

Colonial America: 1607 to 1783 Nineteenth Century America: 1784 to 1890 The Progressive Era: 1890 to 1920 World War I: 1914 to 1918 The Great Depression: 1929 to Early 1940s Rank and File Movement World War II: 1939 to 1945 America’s War on Poverty: 1960 to 1967 Reaganomics: 1981 to 1989 Partisan Gridlock

The Limitations of Social Welfare Summary Top 10 Key Concepts Discussion Questions Exercises Online Resources

3: Generalist Social Work Practice Learning Objectives Layla Intervenes at All Levels to Help People Who Are Homeless Knowledge Base for Generalist Social Workers Theoretical Foundations of Generalist Practice

Systems Theory Ecological Perspective Empowerment Theory Strengths Perspective Evidence-Based Practice

Roles for Generalist Social Workers Levels of Generalist Practice

Social Work With Individuals (Micro Level) Social Work With Families and Groups (Mezzo or Meso Level)

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Social Work With Organizations, Communities, and Society (Macro Level)

The Change Process Engagement Assessment Planning Implementation Evaluation

Advocates for Change Summary Top 10 Key Concepts Discussion Questions Exercises Online Resources

4: Advocacy in Social Work Learning Objectives Nancy Advocates to Professionalize Social Work in Her State The Need for Professional Advocates

Power and Social Inequality The Ethics of Advocacy

Client Self-Determination Self-Interest and Advocacy Individual Benefit Versus Community Benefit Pathways to Community Benefit

Human Aspects of Helping Social Workers and Social Change

Cause and Function Responses to Hard Times Cause Advocacy Today

The Cost of Advocacy A Model for Dynamic Advocacy

The Cycle of Advocacy The Advocacy Model in Action

Tenets of Advocacy Practice and Policy Model Economic and Social Justice Supportive Environment Human Needs and Rights Political Access