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Games were used in social work, especially in group work, for many years (Abels & Abels, 1985; Zayas & Lewis, 1986). Games are recognized as a necessary part of human development and thus have many applications in professional life (Dromi & Krampf, 1986). Computers became a growing source of help in our profession. Among their new applications they are used as games machines for educational or therapeutic purposes (Resnick & Sherer, 1989). This article deals with computerized games in social work. We will focus our attention on the current state of this art, analyze its potential applications in various fields of social work, and as an example introduce one such game and discuss its potential use.

The primary purpose of this essay is to further understanding of the relationship between social education programs in public schools in the United States and the health of its democracy. A secondary purpose is to encourage reflection on the condition of democracy in other countries and the adequacy of social education programs in these countries in preparing youths for democratic citizenship. Extant data on social education in American public schools are analyzed and discussed in relation to selected social and economic conditions and the health of democracy in the United States. The conclusion is that social education programs in the United States do not adequately prepare young people for political participation and this deficiency has contributed significantly to distress in American democracy.

Analysing the practice of the first five years of certified social work supervisors' activity, it is essential to note the main challenges encountered both by the process organisers and the supervisors themselves. This article presents experiences and recommendations related to organising supervision in social work. We focus on building supervisory relationships and supervision challenges in social welfare. The study's authors, presenting their experiences and reflections, also include the opinions of practitioners and supervisors from the field of social work.

A differential view of the basis of white racism compels social workers to assume leadership in developing methods to deal with the problem