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A Brief Introduction to Social Work Theory (Paperback)

As a social worker you must make sense of complex situations and determine the needs of various individuals. As star constellations offer a guide by which to navigate social work theories offer ways to make sense of practice. Tackling the major... more

Essential Clinical Social Work: An Integrative Approach to Clinical Social Work Practice with Children of Incarcerated Parents (Hardcover)

This book is an essential clinician s guide to understanding unpacking treating and healing individual familial and communal wounds associated with parental incarceration. Readers gain familiarity with integrative micro and macro healing techniques... more

Experimental Research Designs in Social Work: Theory and Applications (Hardcover)

Experimental research is of great value to social work. Well-designed studies help social workers understand which approaches are most effective with implications for both practice with individual clients and social policy more broadly. Many social... more

Experimental Research Designs in Social Work: Theory and Applications (Paperback)

Experimental research is of great value to social work. Well-designed studies help social workers understand which approaches are most effective with implications for both practice with individual clients and social policy more broadly. Many social... more

The Empowerment Approach to Social Work Practice 9780231115483 Used / Pre-owned

Strengthened by the use of case studies the book presents five perspectives on understanding both individual and group oppression: historical ecological critical ethical and feminist. The second edition places an increased emphasis on how-to skills... more

Critical Social Work with Children and Families : Theory Context and Practice (Hardcover)

In dealing with individual problems and difficulties critical social work (CSW) is an emancipatory practice which seeks to address social injustice. In this book the author draws on almost 40 years experience as a social worker to consider CSW in... more

Critical Social Work with Children and Families : Theory Context and Practice (Paperback)

In dealing with individual problems and difficulties critical social work (CSW) is an emancipatory practice which seeks to address social injustice. In this book the author draws on almost 40 years experience as a social worker to consider CSW in... more

Critical Social Work with Children and Families: Theory Context and Practice (Paperback)

In dealing with individual problems and difficulties critical social work (CSW) is an emancipatory practice which seeks to address social injustice. In this book the author draws on almost 40 years experience as a social worker to consider CSW in... more

Case Studies on Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression in Social Work Practice (Paperback)

At last--a casebook that focuses exclusively on sexual orientation and gender expression in relation to social work practice. The scenarios feature gay lesbian bisexual and transgender (GLBT) individuals couples and families and highlight GLBT... more

Pre-Owned Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families: Evidence-Informed Assessments and Interventions Paperback

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Pre-Owned Social Work Skills for Beginning Direct Practice: Text Workbook and Interactive Multimedia Case Studies (Paperback)

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Pre-Owned Evaluation and Social Work Practice (Paperback) 0761957936 9780761957935

The authors are obviously experts in their respective fields and they conduct competent and readable overviews of their topics.... [their work] would make an excellent text for graduate research students seeking an overview of various contemporary... more

Pre-Owned Introduction to Social Work in Canada : Histories Contexts and Practices 9780199003174

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Pre-Owned Social Work Practice and People of Color : A Process Stage Approach 9780534356392 Used

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Pre-Owned Social Work Practice : A Critical Thinker s Guide 9780195173420

Now in a new edition this accessible engaging textbook presents step-by-step guidelines and useful examples for each phase of practice from assessment to intervention to evaluation. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition.... more

Social Work & Domestic Violence : Developing Critical & Reflective Practice

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Pre-Owned Changing Hats While Managing Change : From Social Work Practice to Administration 9780871013613

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Pre-Owned Social Work Macro Practice Workbook (Paperback) 0534513034 9780534513030

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Groups in Social Work : Application of Small Group Theory and Research to Social Work Practice 9780231083591 Used / Pre-owned

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Policy and Practice Social Welfare and Social Value: The Role of Caring Professions (Paperback)

Changes in ideas about social welfare have required caring professions to adapt their practices in ways which have challenged their underlying values and their relationships with service users. Focusing on nursing remedial therapy and social work... more

The Life Model of Social Work Practice (Hardcover)

Originally published in 1980 The Life Model of Social Work Practice was the first textbook to introduce the ecological perspective into social work practice. This fourth edition brings the text up to date by expanding and deepening this perspective.... more

Realist Evaluation in Practice: Health and Social Work (Paperback)

′The strengths of this book are the first two chapters outlining the issues around realist evaluation and the final chapter as well as the use throughout the book of real-life examples... in conclusion this is a timely introductory text on the... more

Pre-Owned Days in the Lives of Social Workers : 54 Professionals Tell Real-Life Stories from Social Work Practice 9781929109159

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Pre-Owned The Strength Perspective in Social Work Practice 9780801317453

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Social Work Research and Evaluation : Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice 9780199734764 Used / Pre-owned

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Pre-Owned Foundations in Social Work Practice in the Field of Aging : A Competency-Based Approach 9780871013781

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The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice 9780801333101 Used / Pre-owned

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Social Work with Groups 9780231116329 Used / Pre-owned

This fully revised and updated third edition of a classic text includes seven new chapters that reflect the most recent developments in group practice. Part of the book s enduring appeal is its vivid depiction of actual group work and the challenges... more

Pre-Owned School Social Work: Practice Policy and Research (Paperback) 1933478020 9781933478029

School Social Work: Practice Policy and Research Sixth Edition is a comprehensive guide to social work practice in schools. This edition includes new chapters on confidentiality mental health issues attendance personal safety and child welfare. Case... more

Pre-Owned Law in Social Work Practice 9780830415175

Written by an author team educated in both the law and social work this book acquaints readers with major state and federal laws regulations and court opinions that directly affect social work practice. LAW IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE 3rd Edition helps... more

Understanding Welfare: Social Issues Policy and Practice: Understanding Research for Social Policy and Social Work : Themes Methods and Approaches (Edition 2) (Paperback)

It is vital for students policy makers and practitioners engaged in social policy social work and other related academic disciplines and fields of practice to understand the importance of research and how to interpret research evidence and findings.... more

Essential Law for Social Work Practice in Canada 9780195422085 Used / Pre-owned

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Pre-Owned Ethnic-Sensitive Social Work Practice (Paperback) 0205281656 9780205281657

As the American population becomes increasingly multicultural it becomes necessary to focus on the particular needs and experiences of different ethnicities. This book does just that within the context of the field of social work as it explores ways... more

School Social Work: A Skills-Based Competency Approach (Paperback)

Informed by a social justice approach this user-friendly text for social work students provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary school social work practice structured around the 2022 CSWE EPAS Competencies. With a focus on skills... more

Working with Children on the Streets of Brazil: Politics and Practice (Paperback)

Reaffirm your political and spiritual commitment to helping the poor and oppressed! How can teachers and social workers reach the endangered kids who seldom come to school? By going to the streets where the children live work fight steal get sick... more

Pre-Owned School Social Work: Practice Policy and Research (Hardcover) 0925065951 9780925065957

School Social Work: Practice Policy and Research Sixth Edition is a comprehensive guide to social work practice in schools. This edition includes new chapters on confidentiality mental health issues attendance personal safety and child welfare. Case... more

Pre-Owned Organization Practice: A Social Worker s Guide to Understanding Human Services (Paperback) 0205317596 9780205317592

This text gives social work students a background in organizational theory and shows how to apply different practice approaches when managing in multicultural organizational settings. The text is theoretically driven and focuses on historical and... more

Theory and Practice in Criminal Justice: Sex Crimes and Offenders : Exploring Questions of Character and Culture (Paperback)

Sex Crimes and Offenders emphasizes the need to focus on individual perpetrators while also stressing the importance of looking at the offender’s social and cultural environments as well as the social and political responses designed to hold... more