Description
Book SynopsisThis is the first book to focus on the scope of social work practice within military settings from an international perspective, and therefore addresses what has been a significant gap in the literature. Given the critical support needs of military personnel and their families worldwide, and the expanding role of social work in responding to these needs, this book offers a comprehensive global understanding of the common military social work (MilSW) practices with active duty military service members and their families, as well as the forms of practice and approaches that are unique, or potentially transferable across nations.
Based on a systematic inquiry conducted by the Editors, there are at least 25 countries that have social workers working directly within their country’s military in either a civilian or uniformed capacity, or both. This book includes contributions from experts in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Israel, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, and the USA, who describe various aspects of the MilSW role within their country and the research that informs what military social workers do. The MilSW similarities and differences among these countries are highlighted, including developmental milestones, practice settings, practice orientation and approach, ethical dilemmas, military to veteran transition support, and past and current challenges. Experts from countries that do not yet have MilSW but are interested in developing it (Japan, Ukraine) or are in the process of establishing this area of practice (Slovakia), also contribute chapters about these developments and the evidence base that supports this direction.
Military Social Work Around the Globe is a valuable resource for social work programs and essential reading for instructors and students in MilSW electives and specializations. It is also pertinent reading for occupational social work and international social work courses. In addition, this book is an important source of information for military social workers who would like to gain insights into existing programs and the possibilities for international collaboration, and for countries interested in developing MilSW.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Developing Global Collaboration in Military Social Work
Mary Ann Forgey and Karen Green-Hurdle
Chapter 2 Military Social Work in Australia: Opportunities for Policy, Practice, and Education
Karen Green-Hurdle and Philip Siebler
Chapter 3 Military Social Work in the Canadian Armed Forces
Suzanne M. Bailey, Henry G. Matheson, James F.J. Jamieson, Marie Pichette and Audrey Hudon
Chapter 4 Military Social Work in the Danish Defence
Lene Westergaard Birk and Henriette Dueholm Christensen
Chapter 5 Military Social Work in the Finnish Defense Forces
Kari Seppänen and Hannu Maijanen
Chapter 6 The Approach to Military Social Work in the Republic of Ireland
Colin Fallon and Majella Hickey
Chapter 7 Military Social Work in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF)
Limor Zaks-Zitronblat
Chapter 8 Occupational Social Work Within the Netherlands Armed Forces
Monique Kruishaar and Rob Hulskamp
Chapter 9 The Approach to Military Social Work in Aotearoa New Zealand
Antonia Nicholson, Natacha Cameron, Liam Cunnah, Tracy Milward and Polly Yeung
Chapter 10 Military Social Work in South Africa
Heinrich H. Potgieter and Cynthia Apile Pitse
Chapter 11 Military Social Work in the United Kingdom
Clare Low, Craig Richard Pearce, Richard Alan Leighton, Katherine Hillman, Ian Barber, Emma Mabbutt, Jennifer Brown and Pauline Diane Bridgette Ross
Chapter 12 Military Social Work in the United States Armed Forces with a Focus on Service Members and Military Organizations
Jeffrey S. Yarvis, Nickalous Korbut and James A. Martin
Chapter 13 History and Current Framework of Social Work Services Delivered to Families and Communities Within the United States Military
René J. Robichaux and Keita Franklin
Chapter 14 Equipping Uniformed and Civilian Social Workers for Service: Efforts of Civilian and Military Education Programs in the United States
Dexter R. Freeman, Christopher Flaherty, and Jill J. Henderson
Chapter 15 Current Status of Military Social Work in Japan
Kengo Tanaka and Kazushige Nakano
Chapter 16 Slovakia: The Newest Country to Develop Military Social Work – A Description of the Planning and Development Process
Pavel Czirák
Chapter 17 The Status of Military Social Work in Ukraine – Current Efforts to Develop this Role and the Obstacles Encountered
Nataliia Gusak
Chapter 18 Strengthening Military Social Work Through the Development of a Global Understanding of Practice Similarities and Differences
Mary Ann Forgey and Karen Green-Hurdle
