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Social Work Policy Practice

Author : Jessica A. Ritter
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781516527380
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (273 download)

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Download or read book Social Work Policy Practice written by Jessica A. Ritter and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of Social Work Policy Practice: Changing Our Community, Nation, and the World demystifies policymaking for social work students and demonstrates why policy practice is a critical dimension of social work. The text provides a comprehensive introduction to political advocacy, the political process, and how laws are enacted to inspire social work students to enter the field with a mind for political advocacy and social justice. The book is divided into three parts. In Part I, students learn a brief history of social welfare legislation in the United States and the role of social workers in policy development. Part II provides concrete information on how policies become law. It includes an overview of the levels and branches of government, in-depth descriptions of the policy change process, and various strategies advocates employ to enact change. Part III consists of real-world stories of advocates and advocacy organizations that have attempted to change policies on behalf of vulnerable populations. This edition includes up-to-date information regarding policy issues in child welfare, aging, healthcare, mental health, poverty and income equality, rights for racial minorities, and immigration. New material addresses policy issues pertaining to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and the #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter social movements. Engaging and accessible, Social Work Policy Practice is an ideal resource for courses that introduce policymaking to students of social work.

Social Policy, Public Policy

Author : Meredith Edwards
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000247279
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Social Policy, Public Policy written by Meredith Edwards and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-22 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Seldom has a senior public servant been so candid. As a key policymaker, Meredith Edwards takes us inside the process to reveal how we get the policies the affect so much of our lives.' - Paul Kelly, International Editor, The Australian 'This innovative and important volume, unique in the policy literature, provides ideas and case studies of interest to everyone who cares about the quality of Australian public policy. It will be an indispensable guide to past choices, and its lessons should help shape future Australian social policy decisions.' - Dr Glyn Davis, co-author of The Australian Policy Handbook How are social policies conceived, developed and put into practice? Based on four case studies of social policy reforms in which the author was a major player (the Child Support Scheme, AUSTUDY, the Higher Education Contribution scheme (HECS) and long-term employment policies presented as 'Working Nation') Social Policy, Public Policy provides insights into what is often otherwise seen as a 'black box' on how policy advice occurs. Meredith Edwards' personal experience, revealed in extracts from her journal, provides a picture of what social policy participants actually do, something on which too little has been written. Questions addressed in the book include: How was the policy problem identified and articulated and by whom? What were the key ingredients in policy analysis? When did consultation occur and in what form? How was the policy decision arrived at? What were the events between decision and implementation? And what evaluation processes occurred? Social Policy, Public Policy is essential reading for all students of public policy and policy advisers.

Social Policy Practice and Processes in Aotearoa New Zealand

Author : Girol Karacaoglu
Publisher : Massey Texts
ISBN 13 : 9780995137837
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (378 download)

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Download or read book Social Policy Practice and Processes in Aotearoa New Zealand written by Girol Karacaoglu and published by Massey Texts. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Policy Practice and Processes in Aotearoa New Zealand introduces the reader to social policy in the contemporary New Zealand context. Commencing with an overview of political theory that has influenced New Zealand's social and institutional architecture, Social Policy examines how current ideas about uncertainty, big data, well-being and 'future-proofing' are influencing approaches to policy design, implementation and evaluation.

Social Workers Affecting Social Policy

Author : Gal, John
Publisher : Policy Press
ISBN 13 : 1847429734
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (474 download)

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Download or read book Social Workers Affecting Social Policy written by Gal, John and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2013-01-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Workers Affecting Social Policy is the first book to undertake a cross-national study of social worker engagement in social-policy formulation processes. At its core, it asks how social workers influence social policy in various national settings. It offers insights into social worker involvement in policy change, the social work discourse, and education in different countries. It will be of interest to social work practitioners, students, educators, and researchers, as well as to social-policy scholars.

Social Policy for Social Work

Author : Lorraine Green
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1509506624
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Social Policy for Social Work written by Lorraine Green and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary social work cannot be understood without an appreciation of the broader context of social policy in which it takes place. Such an understanding is increasingly important as social workers are expected to work across institutional, professional and even national boundaries in new ways profoundly affected by the changing global context. This insightful book examines how shifts in the dominant political ideology have affected the nature of welfare provision, the kinds of social problems addressed by policy, and the balance of responsibilities for well-being between individuals, the family, voluntary organizations, the market and the state. It explains the impact of these developments on the organization of social work and on relationships between social workers and service users. The book discusses contested concepts central to social work – such as justice, liberty, equality, difference, need and risk – and illustrates these through a range of examples. The critical analysis provided in this book offers students of social work a crucial foundation for negotiating difficult and sensitive practice situations and defending their profession, providing them with the tools and knowledge to uphold key professional values.

Essentials of Social Work Policy Practice

Author : Cynthia J. Rocha
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471752207
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (717 download)

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Book Synopsis Essentials of Social Work Policy Practice by : Cynthia J. Rocha

Download or read book Essentials of Social Work Policy Practice written by Cynthia J. Rocha and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-04-20 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise overview of the policy practice information social workers need to advocate for policy changes within an organization and at local, state, and national levels Given the nature of their work, social workers must understand social problems and the ways social welfare policies are established. Written by a leading expert in social work policy, Essentials of Social Work Policy Practice presents specific tactics for policy practice as well as instructions on how to implement it at several different organizational and government levels. Focusing on developing skills, Essentials of Social Work Policy Practice is a practical resource that includes step-by-step guidelines for putting a plan into action and working efficiently within a system. Techniques are presented for handling a number of related topics including effective interpersonal communication and participation, utilizing technology and the media in policy practice, creating change within organizations, and many more. As part of the Essentials of Social Work Practice series, this book is an indispensable resource that offers a concise yet thorough overview of policy practice, numerous tips for best practices, and valuable advice that must be at one's fingertips to practice knowledgeably, effectively, and ethically. Each chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, case examples, and extensive illustrative material, as well as vignettes that promote critical thinking around policy practice planning.

Social Policy and Social Work: An Introduction

Author : Jo Cunningham
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9781844457595
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (575 download)

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Download or read book Social Policy and Social Work: An Introduction written by Jo Cunningham and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2012-01-26 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An understanding of social policy is crucial for social workers as it underpins and shapes the legislative framework that they work within. From safeguarding service users and enabling them to improve their lives, to protecting the most vulnerable in society, social policy also has a vital role to play within social work education. It is important therefore for students to engage critically with social policy. This book introduces policy and shows how it has changed and evolved over time, how it reflects changes in society, and how it is applied to everyday practice.

The Handbook of Social Policy

Author : James Midgley
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9780761915614
Total Pages : 570 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (156 download)

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Download or read book The Handbook of Social Policy written by James Midgley and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2000 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprises 33 papers grouped under five themes: The Nature of social policy; The History of social policy; Social policy and the social services; The Political economy of social policy; and International and future perspectives on social policy.

Social Policy

Author : Spicker, Paul
Publisher : Policy Press
ISBN 13 : 1447316126
Total Pages : 411 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (473 download)

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Download or read book Social Policy written by Spicker, Paul and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2014-03-20 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Policy: Theory and practice is a fully revised, updated and extended edition of a bestselling social policy textbook, extensively reworked and adapted to meet the needs of its international readership. The book lays out the architecture of social policy as a field of study, binding the discussion of theory to the understanding of social policy in practice. It aims to provide students and practitioners with a sense of the scope, range and purpose of the subject while developing critical awareness of problems, issues and common fallacies. Written in an accessible and engaging style, it explains what social policy is and why it matters; looks at social policy in its social context; considers policy, the role of the state and the social services; explores issues in social administration and service delivery; and focuses on the methods and approaches of the subject. For practitioners, there are discussions of the techniques and approaches used to apply social policy in practice. For students, there are boxes raising issues and reviewing case studies, questions for discussion and a detailed glossary. The book’s distinctive, path–breaking approach makes it invaluable for students studying social policy at a range levels, professionals and practitioners in the field of social policy.

Social Policy for Effective Practice

Author : Rosemary Chapin
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134474482
Total Pages : 577 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (344 download)

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Download or read book Social Policy for Effective Practice written by Rosemary Chapin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-03-05 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For use as a text in foundations generalist social policy courses, either at the baccalaureate or master’s level, this book examines the process of defining need, analyzing social policy, and developing new policy. A clear philosophical base and a common theoretical framework underlie the discussion of each component of the policy process. Four themes are interwoven throughout the book: the importance of thinking critically about social policy, the benefits of using the strengths perspective in policy analysis and development, the critical role social policy plays in all areas of practice, and the absolute responsibility of every social worker to engage in policy practice. Routledgesw.com now contains 6 cases; the Sanchez Case has been revised to include much more policy content. Instructor materials include extra readings, PowerPoints, test questions, annotated links, syllabi, and EPAS guidelines.? The book is also customizable on Routledge Custom Gateway.

Social Work Matters

Author : Elizabeth F. Hoffler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780871014412
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book Social Work Matters written by Elizabeth F. Hoffler and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Social Work and the Making of Social Policy

Author : Klammer, Ute
Publisher : Policy Press
ISBN 13 : 1447349164
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (473 download)

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Download or read book Social Work and the Making of Social Policy written by Klammer, Ute and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2020-12-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together international case studies, this book offers theoretical and empirical insights into the interaction between social work and social policy. Moving beyond existing studies on policy practice, the book employs the policy cycle as a core analytical frame and focuses on the influence of social work(ers) in the problem definition, agenda setting, policy formulation and implementation of social policy. Twenty-three contributors offer examples of policy making from seven different countries and demonstrate how social work practitioners can become political actors, while also encouraging policy makers to become aware of the potential of social work for the social policy-making process.

Social Policy and Practice in Canada

Author : Alvin Finkel
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
ISBN 13 : 1554588863
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (545 download)

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Download or read book Social Policy and Practice in Canada written by Alvin Finkel and published by Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press. This book was released on 2012-05-09 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Policy and Practice in Canada: A History traces the history of social policy in Canada from the period of First Nations’ control to the present day, exploring the various ways in which residents of the area known today as Canada have organized themselves to deal with (or to ignore) the needs of the ill, the poor, the elderly, and the young. This book is the first synthesis on social policy in Canada to provide a critical perspective on the evolution of social policy in the country. While earlier work has treated each new social program as a major advance, and reacted with shock to neoliberalism’s attack on social programs, Alvin Finkel demonstrates that right-wing and left-wing forces have always battled to shape social policy in Canada. He argues that the notion of a welfare state consensus in the period after 1945 is misleading, and that the social programs developed before the neoliberal counteroffensive were far less radical than they are sometimes depicted. Social Policy and Practice in Canada: A History begins by exploring the non-state mechanisms employed by First Nations to insure the well-being of their members. It then deals with the role of the Church in New France and of voluntary organizations in British North America in helping the unfortunate. After examining why voluntary organizations gradually gave way to state-controlled programs, the book assesses the evolution of social policy in Canada in a variety of areas, including health care, treatment of the elderly, child care, housing, and poverty.

Social Work Practice and Social Welfare Policy in the United States

Author : Philip R. Popple
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190607335
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book Social Work Practice and Social Welfare Policy in the United States written by Philip R. Popple and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-01-26 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first new social work history to be written in over twenty years, Social Work Practice and Social Welfare Policy in the United States presents a history of the field from the perspective of elites, service providers, and recipients. This book uniquely chronicles and analyzes the development of social work practice theory on two levels: from the top down, looking at the writings, conference presentations, and training course material developed by leaders of the profession; and from the bottom up, looking at case records for evidence of techniques that were actually applied by social workers in the field. Additionally, the author takes a careful and critical look at the development of social work methods, setting it apart from existing histories that generally accept the effectiveness of the field's work. Addressing CSWE EPAS standards at both the BSW and MSW levels, Social Work Practice and Social Welfare Policy in the United States is ideal both as a primary text for history of social work/social welfare classes and a supplementary text for introduction to social work/social welfare or social welfare policy and services classes.

Social Innovation and Social Policy

Author : Baglioni, Simone
Publisher : Policy Press
ISBN 13 : 1447320107
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (473 download)

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Download or read book Social Innovation and Social Policy written by Baglioni, Simone and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2018-01-17 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, the term social innovation, or SI, has entered mainstream policy discourse; broadly construed, SI refers to pioneering, effective solutions to social problems that benefit society at large rather than individuals. This book explores the full meaning of SI and what it offers to people analyzing social policy, including the origins and background of the concept, the reasons for its rise to prominence, and the ways it has thus far been applied. Does it actually represent a significant departure in theory or practice, or is it merely a rhetorical change? Simone Baglioni and Stephen Sinclair offer here a rich analysis of the concept that will enable practitioners to reach informed conclusions.

Social Policy and Social Justice

Author : Michael Reisch
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781516592661
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (926 download)

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Download or read book Social Policy and Social Justice written by Michael Reisch and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing the breadth of a standard text and the depth of a contributed volume, Social Policy and Social Justice: Meeting the Challenges of a Diverse Society is built on a clear, conceptual social justice framework and provides up-to-date analyses of contemporary social policy issues, written by experts in their particular areas of research and practice. The book uses case studies and rigorous analysis to explore the relationship of social policy to economic, social, and culture transformation and the ongoing conflict between universal and population-specific conceptions of social welfare. The third edition addresses recent dramatic changes in social policy. It includes an assessment of policies adopted by the Obama administration, policy changes proposed and implemented by the Trump administration and Congress related to the country's social welfare system, and the effects of the Trump administration's immigration and criminal justice policies on communities of color. The #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements, recent changes in the electoral landscape, and timely Supreme Court decisions are also addressed. Additionally, the text considers the future of Social Security and Medicare, employment policies, health and mental health policies, and more. Throughout, the text explores the impact of economic and social changes on conceptions of need and helping, the role of social policies and social services in promoting or preventing social and political change, and the ways in which cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, and religious identity affect the development and implementation of social policies. Social Policy and Social Justice is ideal for undergraduate and graduate social work courses, as well as classes in cognate fields such as nursing, public policy, and political science. For a look at the specific features and benefits of Social Policy and Social Justice, visit cognella.com/social-policy-and-social-justice-features-and-benefits.

Basic Social Policy and Planning

Author : Hobart A. Burch
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 0789060264
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Basic Social Policy and Planning written by Hobart A. Burch and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Social Policy and Planning is a comprehensive introduction to policy and planning approaches, methods, models, ways of thinking, and techniques presented in a reader-friendly fashion for persons with no prior formal training in this area. It converts sophisticated policy and planning concepts and techniques into a form that non-experts can understand, relate to, and apply in their own practices to improve the lives of others.