โ Scribed by Lisa E. Cox, Carolyn J. Tice, Dennis D. Long
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he award-winning Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession takes students on an exploration of what social work is, what it was historically, and how to be an effective advocate as a social worker moving forward. Built on a unique advocacy practice and policy model comprised of four componentsโeconomic and social justice, a supportive environment, human needs and rights, and political accessโthe book provides a crucial lens for viewing todayโs social issues. Best-selling authors Lisa E. Cox, Carolyn J. Tice, and Dennis D. Long emphasize advocacy throughout all sectors of social work, with a focus on environmental, international, and military social work. The Third Edition closely aligns with the latest Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); references the 2018 Code of Ethics from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW); and includes profound discussions of societal impacts on areas of public health, policy, juvenile justice, race, inequality, social movements, and self-care.
Cover
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Brief Contents
Detailed Contents
Preface
EPAS Competencies
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Foreword
Part I: Understanding Social Work
Chapter 1: The Social Work Profession
The Social Work Profession: Purpose and Goals
Social Work and Human Diversity
Diversity and Social Justice
Intersections of Diversity
Informing Practice
Theory and Practice
Social Work Values
Social Work Education
Major Social Work Competencies From the EPAS
Social Work Degrees
Field Education
Certificates and Certifications
Social Work Practice
Social Work Roles and Settings
Levels of Practice
Social Work as a Career Opportunity
Chapter 2: The History of Social Work
Social Welfare
Social Welfare Policy
Conservative and Liberal Ideologies
Social Control
Social Justice
Early America
Colonial America: 1607 to 1783
Nineteenth-Century America: 1784 to 1890
The Progressive Era and World War I
The Progressive Era: 1890 to 1920
World War I: 1914 to 1918
The Great Depression and World War II
The Great Depression: 1929 to Early 1940s
The Rank-and-File Movement
World War II: 1939 to 1945
Americaโs War on Poverty: 1960 to 1967
Reaganomics: 1981 to 1989
Partisan Gridlock: 2000 to the Present
The Biden Election
The Limitations of Social Welfare
Chapter 3: Generalist Social Work Practice
Knowledge Base for Generalist Social Workers
Theoretical Foundations of Generalist Practice
Systems Theory
Ecological Perspective
Empowerment Theory
Strengths Perspective
Evidence-Based Practice
Opportunities for Generalist Practice
Roles for Generalist Social Workers
Being Advocates for Change
Levels of Generalist Practice
The Change Process
Engagement
Assessment
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Chapter 4: Advocacy in Social Work
Advocacy
The Need for Professional Advocates
Power and Social Inequality
The Ethics of Advocacy
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 the Advocacy Practice and Policy Model
Economic and Social Justice
Supportive Environment
Human Needs and Rights
Political Access
Part II: Responding to Need
Chapter 5: Povetry and Inequality
Poverty
Measures of Poverty
Poverty and Inequality
The Face of Poverty
Women
People of Color
Children
People Who Are Experiencing Homelessness
Social Service Programs for People With Low Incomes
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Medicaid
Supplemental Security Income
Healthy Meals for Healthy Americans
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Earned-Income Tax Credit
Public Housing
People with Low Incomes
Current Trends in Advocacy With People Living in Poverty
Dynamic Advocacy and Poverty
The Cycle of Advocacy
Your Career and Poverty
Chapter 6: Family And Child Welfare
Todayโs Diverse Families
Divorce
Separation
Blended Families
Single-Parent Households
Same-Sex Marriage and Parenting
Marriage Equality
Cohabitation
Family Problems
Domestic Violence
Child Maltreatment
Child Trafficking
Development of Child Welfare Services
Origins of Child and Family Services in the United States
Parental Versus Child Rights
A Global Context for Child Protection
Key Child and Family Services
Child Protective Services
Family-Based Services
Family Preservation Services
Family Foster Care
Family Reunification Services
Adoption Services
Residential Care
Independent-Living Services
Intensive Treatment
Support for Child and Family Services
Policy and Legislation Supporting Child and Family Services
Public Attitudes Toward Services for Children and Families
Social Workersโ Attitudes Toward Child and Family Services
Social Work in Schools
Challenges Facing School Social Workers
Improvements in Education to Help Parents and Children
Diversity and Family and Child Welfare
Class
Gender and Sexual Orientation
Race
Ethnicity
Age
Intersections of Diversity
Advocacy on Behalf of Families and Children
Current Trends in Advocacy for Child and Family Services
Dynamic Advocacy and Family and Child Welfare
Your Career in Family and Child Welfare
Chapter 7: Health Care and Health Challenges
Health Challenges and the American Health Care System
Threats to Health in the United States
Health Disparities and the Uninsured
Health Care Policies, Programs, and Services
Health Insurance
Affordable Care Act
COVID-19 Pandemic
Health Care Trends
Integrative Medicine
Slow Medicine
Prevention and Wellness
Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Resilience
Inflammation
Electronic Medical Records
Health Care and Social Work
History of Health Social Work
Social Workersโ Roles in Health Care Practice
Health Care Settings
Diversity Intersections in Health Care
Class
Gender and Sexual Orientation
Race and Ethnicity
Age
Intersections of Diversity
Dynamic Advocacy With People Experiencing Health Care Challenges
Economic and Social Justice
Supportive Environment
Human Needs and Rights
Political Access
Your Career in Health Care
Chapter 8: Physical, Cognitive, and Developmental Challenges
Physical, Cognitive, and Developmental Challenges
Defining Physical, Cognitive, and Developmental Challenges
Types of Physical, Cognitive, and Developmental Challenges
Stigma and Discrimination Against People With Physical, Cognitive, and Developmental Challenges
Social Work with People Living with Physical, Cognitive, and Developmental Challenges
Historical Background of Services for People Living With Physical, Cognitive, and Developmental Challenges
Deinstitutionalization
Americans with Disabilities Act
Social Work Practice With Physical, Cognitive, and Developmental Challenges
Services For Persons With Physical, Cognitive, and Developmental Challenges
Diversity And Physical, Cognitive, and Developmental Challenges
Class
Gender and Sexual Orientation
Race and Ethnicity
Age
Dynamic Advocacy on Behalf of People with Physical, Cognitive, and Developmental Challenges
Economic and Social Justice
Supportive Environment
Human Needs and Rights
Political Access
Your Career Working with People Who have Physical, Cognitive, and Developmental Challenges
Chapter 9: Mental Health
Mental Health and Mental Illness
Differences Between Mental Health and Mental Illness
Mental Versus Behavioral Health
Normal Versus Abnormal Mental Health
Mental Health Disorders and the DSM
Evolution of the Mental Health System
Institutionalization and Deinstitutionalization
Mental Deficits Versus Personal Assets
Social Work Perspectives
Medicalization of Mental Illness
Mental Health Parity and the Affordable Care Act
Social Work Practice in Mental Health
Social Work Roles in Mental Health Services
Mental Health Settings
Diversity and Mental Health Services
Class
Gender and Sexual Orientation
Race and Ethnicity
Age
Intersections of Diversity
Dynamic Advocacy With People Who Have Mental Health Challenges
Economic and Social Justice
Supportive Environment
Human Needs and Rights
Political Access
Your Career in Mental Health Social Work
Chapter 10: Substance Use and Addiction
Substance Use and Addiction
Substance Use as a Mental Disorder
Causes of Substance Use
Codependency
Addictive Substances and Behaviors
Alcohol
Prescription Drugs
Stimulants
Opioids
Depressants
Tobacco and Nicotine
Cannabinoids
Illegal Drugs and Marijuana
Anabolic Steroids
Food and Caffeine
Gambling
Sex Addiction
Policies Related to Substance Use
Social Work Practice in Substance Use and Addiction
Prevention of Substance Use
Treatments and Interventions for Substance Use and Addiction
Diversity and Substance Use
Class
Gender and Sexual Orientation
Race and Ethnicity
Age
Dynamic Advocacy and Substance Use Disorder
Economic and Social Justice
Supportive Environment
Human Needs and Rights
Political Access
Your Career in Substance Use and Addictions
Certifications in Substance Use: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
Chapter 11: Helping Older Adults
Aging and Older Adults
Meanings of Aging and Old
Stages of Older Adulthood
Longevity
An Aging Populace
Gerontological Social Work Practice
Evolution of Gerontological Practice
Social Work Roles in Gerontology and Geriatrics
Resources for Successful Aging
Biological and Physiological Aspects of Aging
Cognitive and Psychological Aspects of Aging
Neurocognitive Disorders (Dementias)
Depression, Mental Health, and Other Emotional Problems
Substance Use and Addictions
Sexual Activity
Loneliness
Suicide
Social Aspects of Aging
Ageism
Aging in Place
Caregiving
Long-Term Care
The Village Concept
Elder Abuse and Mistreatment
Spiritual Aspects of Aging
Benefits of Spirituality and Religion in Old Age
Aging and Spirituality
Aging and Religion
Illness, Death, and Faith
Policies Affecting Older Adults
Diversity and Aging
Class
Gender and Sexual Orientation
Race and Ethnicity
Ability
Intersections of Diversity
Dynamic Advocacy and Aging
Economic and Social Justice
Supportive Environment
Human Needs and Rights
Political Access
Your Career in Gerontology
Chapter 12: Criminal Justice
Central Concepts in Criminal Justice and Crime
Types of Crime
The Contextual Nature of Crime
The Correctional System
Juvenile Justice and Corrections
Conflicting Attitudes About Those Who Commit Crimes
Attitudes Toward Punishment
Attitudes Toward Rehabilitation
Social Workers and the Criminal Justice System
Forensic Social Work
Social Work Values Regarding Criminal Justice
Interactions With the Criminal Justice System
Contemporary Criminal Justice Topics for Social Workers
Victim Assistance Programs
Deviant Behavior and Social Status
Mental Health and Criminal Justice
Issues Affecting Children and Youth
Diversity and Criminal Justice
Class
Gender and Sexual Orientation
Race
Ethnicity
Age
Intersections of Diversity
Dynamic Advocacy and Criminal Justice
Economic and Social Justice
Supportive Environment
Human Needs and Rights
Political Access
Your Career in Criminal Justice
Part III: Working in Changing Contexts
Chapter 13: Communities at Risk and Housing
Central Concepts Regarding Communities and Housing
Defining Communities
Community Practice
At-Risk Communities
Types of Housing
Homeownership
Rental Housing
Subsidized Housing
Shared Housing
Need-Focused Housing
Clientsโ Housing Issues
Foreclosure
Landlords
Eviction
Substandard Housing
Social Work with At-Risk Communities
Segregated Communities
Equal Opportunities for Housing
Transportation and Connectivity
Community Development and Resources
Policy Issues Related to Communities and Housing
Homelessness
Affordable Housing
Community Asset Building
Segregation in the United States
Diversity and Housing
Class
Gender and Sexual Orientation
Race
Ethnicity
Age
Intersections of Diversity
Dynamic Advocacy and Housing
Economic and Social Justice
Supportive Environment
Human Needs and Rights
Political Access
Your Career in Housing Services and Community Practice
Chapter 14: The Changing Workplace
The History of Work
Traditional Societies
Agricultural Era: 1630 to 1760
Industrial Revolution: 1760 to 1840
Urbanization: 1860 to 1950
Information Age: 1960 to Present
Social Work Practice in the Workforce
Current Trends Related to Work
Unemployment
Underemployment
Minimum Wage
Gender Inequality
Harassment
Lack of Union Participation
Occupational Health Hazards
Social Welfare and the Changing Workplace
Social Insurance Programs
Social Welfare Policies
Diversity and the Changing Workplace
Class
Gender and Sexual Orientation
Race and Ethnicity
Age
Intersections of Diversity
Dynamic Advocacy and the Changing Workplace
Economic and Social Justice
Supportive Environment
Human Needs and Rights
Political Access
Your Career in the World of Work
Chapter 15: Veterans, Service Members, Their Families, and Military Social Work
Military Social Work
Deployment
Reintegration
Military Culture
What It Means to Be a Veteran
How War Affects Service Members
How the Military Takes Care of Its Own
Issues Affecting Service Members, Veterans, and Their Family Members
Behavioral Health Problems Affecting Service Members and Veterans
Issues Affecting Wounded Veterans
Issues Affecting Military Families
Social Work With Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families
A History of Military Social Work
Veteran and Military Service Organizations
Programs and Policies for Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families
Social Work Assessment and Intervention Skills
Diversity and Military Social Work
Class
Gender and Sexual Orientation
Race and Ethnicity
Age
Intersections of Diversity
Dynamic Advocacy for Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families
Economic and Social Justice
Supportive Environment
Human Needs and Rights
Political Access
Your Career in Military Social Work
Chapter 16: Environmentalism
Environmentalism and Social Work
Social Work Leadership in Environmentalism
Ecological Social Welfare and Practice
Environmental Issues
Overpopulation
Pollutants
Climate Change
Environmental Disasters
Diversity and Environmentalism
Class
Gender and Sexual Orientation
Race and Ethnicity
Age
Intersections of Diversity
Dynamic Advocacy and Environmentalism
Economic and Social Justice
Supportive Environment
Human Needs and Rights
Political Access
Your Career in Environmentalism
Chapter 17: International Social Work
International Social Work
Level of National Development
Social Work Principles for International Practice
Current Issues Facing International Social Workers
COVID-19 Pandemic
HIV/AIDS
Child Welfare
Poverty
Refugees
Safety and Self-Care
Diversity and International Practice
Class
Gender and Sexual Orientation
Race
Ethnicity
Age
Intersections of Diversity
Dynamic Advocacy and International Social Work
Economic and Social Justice
Environmental Justice
Human Needs and Rights
Political Access
Your Career in International Social Work
International Job Opportunities
Volunteering, Experiential Learning, and Field Education
Epilogue: Resilience and Self-Care
Appendix A: Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers
I. Social Workersโ Values, Commitment, and Conduct
II. Social Workersโ Ethical Responsibilities to Clients
III. Social Workersโ Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues
Nasw Code of Ethics (January 2018)
Summary of Major Principles
Summary of Significant Changes (January 2018)
Appendix B: Commonly Used Drugs Chart
Appendix C: Offense Analysis, United States, 2015โ2019
Glossary
References
Index
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