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I seek to depict in a relatively grounded way the form and character of social work practice under a late colonial regime. The article draws from an archival study of the development of social welfare in Singapore as a British colony, in the late colonial period from the end of Japanese occupation in 1945 through to final independence in 1965. In exploring social welfare in late colonial regimes, I take adoption as an illuminating example. I refer to the significance of private markets in adoption, the Chinese kinship system as it was at the time, and the cultural significance of mui tsai. I suggest that we should conclude that colonial governmental regimes were not monochrome, and that the tenor of late colonial welfare practices and policies should not be regarded as set on a unilinear course of modernisation. Taken as a whole, the historical material points to the need for a form of imperial social work research – and of imperial social work as such – that avoids the assumption, perhaps too evident in social work writing, 'that all they needed to know about colonialism was its horrors' (Cooper).

Practitioners identified religious and spiritual issues that emerge in social work practice and that are salient factors during various life stages. The data suggest that attention should be directed to this area of practice so that workers can deal competently with these issues.

A contemporary look at social work practice and the many career possibilities-with detailed coverage of important new and emerging trends As the practice of social work continues to diversify, students need a clear picture of the current state of the field and an up-to-date source of information and guidance on emerging career opportunities. Social Work Fields of Practice provides both. Written by a team of experts in their respective specialties, this book features a comprehensive overview of contemporary social work practice, discussing historical trends and demographics, professional issu

This book describes an advanced generalist approach to direct social work practice with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Intervention paradigms that include psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral/communications, experiential/humanistic, existential and transpersonal are presented as the four sources of social work

"The definitive text on motivational interviewing (MI) written by and for social workers has now been updated and expanded with 60% new material, including a revised conceptual framework, cutting-edge applications, and enhanced pedagogical features. Melinda Hohman and her associates demonstrate what MI looks like in action, how it transforms conversations with clients, and how to integrate it into social work practice in a wide range of settings. Extensive new case examples and annotated sample dialogues bring the concepts to life, helping readers build their own repertoires of MI skills. The book also summarizes the research base for MI and shares expert recommendations for teaching, training, and professional development"--

Part I. Key issues in hospital social work -- Hospital social work in context -- A brief history of hospital social work -- The current state of hospital social work -- Using research in social work -- Part II. An ethnographic account of hospital social work -- Social work in the 'iron cage' -- Is it still social work? -- The social work 'cuckoo' in the hospital 'nest' -- Conclusions.

This book supports readers at any point in their social work careers as they take their practice skills forward. It reflects current practice frameworks and addresses a wide range of skills including communication, professional writing, ethical practice and assessment. Case studies and reflective exercises bring concepts to life throughout.

Editors Evans and Keating present readers with a collection of academic essays designed to allow for critical thinking regarding the relationship between policy and practice in social work. The editors argue that social policy is central to social work practice. The ten contributions that make up the text focus on discretion in history and the development of social work, social work education and training as a policy issue, the development of safeguarding in children's services, and many other related subjects. The editors are both faculty members of the University of London in the UK

"A leading course text and practitioner resource for over 20 years--now revised and updated--this book presents developmentally and culturally informed methods for helping children in family, school, and community settings. Nancy Boyd Webb offers vital guidance and tools for practitioners. The text demonstrates research-based strategies for working with victims of maltreatment and trauma as well as children affected by poverty, parental substance abuse, bullying, and other adversities. Vivid case examples illustrate the 'whys' and 'how-tos' of play and family therapy, group work, and school-based interventions. Student-friendly features include thought-provoking discussion questions and role-play exercises. Reproducible assessment forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition, *Chapter on working with immigrant and refugee children, *Coverage of additional evidence-based practices for intervening with kids, *Discussion of therapist self-care, *Coverage of working with gender-nonconforming children, *Updated for DSM-5, and features up-to-date research on brain development, trauma, and more."--