Author : Rowena Fong
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Longman
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis Culturally Competent Practice by : Rowena Fong
Download or read book Culturally Competent Practice written by Rowena Fong and published by Addison-Wesley Longman. This book was released on 2001 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive social work book discusses how to work with clients of four major ethnic backgrounds: African-American, Latino/Hispanic-American, First Nations People, and Asians/Pacific Islanders. The book shows readers how to approach helping by first understanding the world view of each of these groups. Each chapter includes indigenous strategies and/or a biculturalization approach to assessments, interventions, and evaluations. Levels of practice include individuals, families, organizations, and communities. Each chapter includes case vignettes that illustrate the helping strategies. For social workers and social work students interested in culturally competent social work practice, or diversity practice.