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The Future of Social Work

Author : Bill Jordan

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 96 pages

File Size : 23,23 MB

Release : 2021-08-28

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 3030763714

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Book Description

This book is an up-to-date analysis of the issues facing the future of the social work profession in the face of rising political authoritarianism, economic inequality and insecurity, class and racial conflicts, fiscal pressure and the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides an account of how these factors interact, and what their consequences are for policy and practice. Reflecting the author's experiences in Europe and Commonwealth countries, the book is international in its scope and analysis. It is suitable for professionals and students alike, and will also be relevant for social policy academics and researchers.



The Future of Social Work

Author : Terry Bamford

Publisher :

Page : 182 pages

File Size : 29,11 MB

Release : 1990

Category : Great Britain

ISBN : 9780333463963

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This book aims to provide a brief and selective history of the development of social work following the publication of the Seebohm Report. It identifies emerging trends in practice and organization, looks at the pattern of Government thinking and attempts to construct a view of its future.



Artificial Intelligence and Social Work

Author : Milind Tambe

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 269 pages

File Size : 41,83 MB

Release : 2018-11-29

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1108425992

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Book Description

An introductory guide with real-life examples on using AI to help homeless youth, diabetes patients, and other social welfare interventions.



What Is the Future of Social Work?

Author : Lavalette, Michael

Publisher : Policy Press

Page : 212 pages

File Size : 40,16 MB

Release : 2019-10-02

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1447340817

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Book Description

Social work is under unprecedented pressure as a result of funding cuts, political interventions, marketisation and welfare transformations which, combined, are dramatically reshaping the relationship between individuals and the welfare state. A wide range of distinguished academics provide a comprehensive analysis of the evolving challenges facing contemporary social work, reflecting on both the existential and ideological threats to the profession. As well as the chief practice areas of child protection, adult care and mental health, contributors also examine practice issues surrounding older people, neoliberalism, neo-eugenics and the refugee crisis. This book offers concrete policy proposals for the future of the profession alongside valuable solutions which students and practitioners can action on the ground.



Social Work

Author : Bamford, Terry

Publisher : Policy Press

Page : 268 pages

File Size : 24,27 MB

Release : 2020-06-09

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1447356551

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Book Description

This collection charts the key developments in the social work field from 1970 to the present day and shows how by fully understanding social work’s past, we can make better progress for practitioners and service users in the future. It brings together a broad collection of experts from across social work who trace how thinking and approaches to practice have changed over time, examine key legislative developments in the field, look at the impacts of major inquiries and consider the re-emergence of certain specialisms. Providing students and practitioners of social work and social policy with a full picture of the evolution of social work, it also shares important insights for its future directions.



Social Work Futures

Author : Robert Adams

Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan

Page : 336 pages

File Size : 29,68 MB

Release : 2005-07-08

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 9781403916143

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Book Description

This is the third and final volume in the trilogy begun by Social Work: Themes, Issues and Critical Debates and Critical Practice in Social Work. Edited by the same highly regarded team and bringing together a mix of established scholars and newer voices, the book follows a similar three-part structure to its companions but is carefully designed to complement rather than overlap with these. Its distinctive focus is on the development of practice through deepened understanding of social work processes, organizational settings and the evidence base for practice and multiprofessional working.



Digital Social Work

Author : Lauri Goldkind

Publisher :

Page : 321 pages

File Size : 27,86 MB

Release : 2019

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 0190871113

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Book Description

In a digitally powered society, social workers are frequently challenged to embrace new interventions and enhance existing strategies in order to effectively promote social justice. The cases in this volume present engaging examples of technology tools in use across micro, mezzo, and macro practice, thereby illuminating the knowledge, skills, and values required of those who practice social work 2.0.



Global social work

Author : Carolyn Noble,

Publisher : Sydney University Press

Page : 394 pages

File Size : 16,63 MB

Release : 2014-06-30

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1743324049

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Book Description

Global social work: crossing borders, blurring boundaries is a collection of ideas, debates and reflections on key issues concerning social work as a global profession, such as its theory, its curricula, its practice, its professional identity; its concern with human rights and social activism, and its future directions. Apart from emphasising the complexities of working and talking about social work across borders and cultures, the volume focuses on the curricula of social work programs from as many regions as possible to showcase what is being taught in various cultural, sociopolitical and regional contexts. Exploring the similarities and differences in social work education across many countries of the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Pacific, the book provides a reference point for moving the current social work discourse towards understanding the local and global context in its broader significance.



Social Work in Health Care

Author : Surjit Singh Dhooper

Publisher : SAGE

Page : 361 pages

File Size : 25,76 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1452206201

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This book is a comprehensive look at the US healthcare industry from its historical development to its current status. It pays particular attention to four domains of health care and the role that social workers play in these roles in the present day and in the future.



Social Media and Social Work

Author : Megele, Claudia

Publisher : Policy Press

Page : 236 pages

File Size : 34,6 MB

Release : 2020-07-15

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1447327411

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Book Description

The COVID-19 pandemic has shed fresh light on the ways that social media and digital technologies can be effectively harnessed to support relationship-based social work practice. However, it has also highlighted the complex risks, ethics and practical challenges that such technologies pose. This book helps practitioners and students navigate this complex terrain and explore and build upon its multiple opportunities. It uses real-life examples to examine how practitioners can assess the impact of new technologies on their professional conduct and use them in a way that enhance public confidence and relationship-based practice. The authors explore how digital technologies can support multiple areas of service including social work with children, families and adults, mental health social work, youth justice and working with online communities. They also consider regulatory questions and provide a roadmap for good practice.