Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research: JSSWR
ISSN: 1948-822X
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ISSN: 1948-822X
In: The British journal of social work
ISSN: 1468-263X
In: The basics series
"This revised second edition of Social Work: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the often misrepresented world of social work. This accessible book presents a broad view of contemporary social work, exploring its roots and its possible future. It dispels myths surrounding social work, addresses media debates, and offers a balanced account of what social workers do. Drawing examples from the full range of social work practice, this book is valuable reading for all individuals interested in the field of social work. It will provide a helpful introduction for students considering a career in social work, those beginning social work courses, and other professionals whose work brings them into contact with social workers"--
In: Journal of social work: JSW, Band 16, Heft 6, S. 726-741
ISSN: 1741-296X
This article reports on a case study of specialist social work education in Australia. In particular, the views of specialist forensic social workers are explored both about their needs for social work education to support them for practice in forensic social work and also about their experiences of a particular program. Whilst social work education focuses in varying degrees on mental health practice, social workers not only in mental health and corrections but also in child protection, disability, and drug and alcohol services are increasingly expected to understand linkages between offending behavior, psychological disorder and family systems, and balance community and individual needs. The social workers reported that their experience of postqualifying education led to adaptations in the nature of their practice, the development of generic skills, which enabled them to incorporate an awareness of the effects of the justice system on mental health and to balance what are often opposing needs and considerations when working in this contested area. The experiences of the study group of forensic social work practitioners can be used to inform the development of similar specialist programs elsewhere not only in forensic social work but more widely as part of debates about the nature of specialist social work practice.
In: Social work: a journal of the National Association of Social Workers, Band 68, Heft 4, S. 359-364
ISSN: 1545-6846
In: Social work: a journal of the National Association of Social Workers, Band 65, Heft 4, S. 409-413
ISSN: 1545-6846
In: Social work: a journal of the National Association of Social Workers, Band 63, Heft 4, S. 381-386
ISSN: 1545-6846
In: Social work: a journal of the National Association of Social Workers, Band 62, Heft 4, S. 379-384
ISSN: 1545-6846
In: National Institute for Social Work Training Series 2
This important book looks at social work responses in different countries to extreme social, economic and political situations including war situations, military regimes, earthquakes and tsunamis.