{"product_id":"social-work-social-justice-and-human-rights-9781442600393","title":"Social Work Social Justice and Human Rights","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second edition of this popular social work practice text more fully addresses the connection between social justice and human rights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Figures and Tables   List of Abbreviations   Foreword, Roland Lecomte   Preface   The Challenge for Social Work   Organization of the Chapters   Acknowledgements      Part One: Structural and Theoretical Framework         Chapter 1: Social Work, Social Welfare, and the Global Economy        The Global Capitalist Economy   Neoliberalism   The Role of the Military   Imposed Structural Adjustment Programs   What do International Trade Agreements Have To Do with Social Work?   Unemployment, Poverty, and Social Protection   Measuring Poverty   Understanding Individual and Social Problems in a Structural Context   The Role of the State      Chapter 2: Pursuing Social Justice, Human Rights, and Peace      The United Nations and the Emergence of Human Rights   Social Work and the United Nations   The Development of Human Rights   Militarism, Armed Conflict, and Non-State Terrorism   A War with No End   Opposing Militarism   Social Injustice is Killing People   Social Justice and Human Rights: The Challenge to the Profession    Call to Action      Chapter 3: Historical Developments in Social Work      The Early Years: Responding to Poverty and Establishing Legitimacy    Charity Organization Societies   Settlements   Establishing the Foundations of the Profession   The Diagnostic and Functional Schools   Professional Associations   Specialization and Fragmentation    Responses during the Great Depression   Social Work in the Era of Retrenchment   In Search of a Generalist Practice Framework    Functional Systems Theory   Marxist Systems Theory   Divisions in Social Work   Postmodernism      Chapter 4: Structural Social Work: Theory, Ideology, and Practice Principles       The Context of Social Work Practice   Theory, Models, and Approaches   Taking Ideology into Account   Organizing Frameworks   Structural Social Work   The Role of Social Structures   Principles and Practices of Structural Social Work   1. Defence of the Client   2. Collectivization   3. Materialization   4. Increasing Client Power in the Worker-Client Relationship   5. Enhancing the Client's Power through Personal Change   A Summary      Chapter 5: The Importance of Inequality and Social Location      Taking Social Class into Account   Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Diversity   Women's Long March to Equality   Women's Work   Unlearning Sexism   Women's Rights are Human Rights   Sexual Diversity   Persons with Disabilities   The Impact of Inequality and Discrimination   Addressing Injustice      Chapter 6: Legal and Ethical Social Work Practice       Social Work Code of Ethics   Malpractice   The Process of Ethical Decision-making   Informed Consent   Confidentiality   Duty to Warn   Duty to Report   Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships   Guidelines for Record Keeping    Ethical Responsibilities to the Workplace    Ethical Responsibilities for Social Change and Social Justice      Part Two: Practice Within a Structural Context        Chapter 7: The Helping Process: Assessment and Intervention      Agency Context   Personal and Political Tuning-In   The Helping Relationship    Clarifying the Social Work Role and the Process of the Interview   The Assessment   Human Needs and Human Rights   Assessment Format   Assessment Tools   Family Tree\/Genogram   Eco-map   Social Network Map   Life Line   The Contract   Ending the Interview       Chapter 8: Facilitating Empowerment and Change       Empowerment   Power and Powerlessness   The Change Process   Connecting the Structural and the Personal   Critical Thinking and Consciousness-raising   Skills of Reflection and Action   1. The Skill of Empathy   2. Posing Relevant Questions   3. Self Disclosure\/Sharing a View   4. Reframing\/Restorying   5. Identifying Strengths   6. Communicating Effectively   7. Presenting a Challenge      Chapter 9: Immigrant and Refugee Settlement: Culturally Sensitive Practice      Social Work and Settlement   The Immigration and Refugee Process   Categories of Immigration\/Refugee Status   Convention Refugees   Immigrants   Arrival, Settlement, and Integration   An Unwelcoming Environment   Health Concerns   Cultural Diversity and Relevant Practice Responses   Cultural Competency   The Role of Spirituality and Religion      Chapter 10: Social Work Practice in Mental Health       Understanding the Stress\/Disease Connection   Mental Health Concerns   The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)   The Sickening of Society   Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder   Considering Gender and Culture   Stigma   Psychotropic Medications   Central Nervous System and Psychopharmacology   1. Antipsychotic Medications   2. Antidepressant Medications   3. Mood-Stabilizing Drugs   4. Anti-Anxiety Medications   5. Psychostimulants   Medication Management   A Case From Practice: Peter from Sudan   Context    Background    Social Work Assessment and Plan    Engagement\/Developing a Relationship    Drug Overuse and Addiction    Loss       Chapter 11: Supporting Families and Couples      The Importance of Healthy Relationships   Working with Families   Starting Out with the Family   Attachment Theory   Case Example: A Family in Ontario   Working with Couples   Emotionally Focused Therapy      Chapter 12: Use of Groups for Empowerment and Support      Planning the Group   Personal Preparation   Group Structure   Group Membership   Location and Time of the Group   Working with a Co-facilitator   Attending to Special Needs   Getting Started   Personal\/Political Tuning-In   Introductions   Guidelines and Ground Rules   The Group Session   Helping Members Tell Their Story   Use of Contracts   Use of Homework   Giving Feedback   Use of Structured Activities   Critical Thinking and Problem-Posing   Ending the Session   Challenges in Group Work   Lack of Participation   Promoting Co-operation   Diversity and Conflict   Group Closure      Chapter 13: Community-Based Social Work Practice      Approaches to Community-based Practice    Assessment and Strategies for Change   Entering the Community   Identifying Concerns\/Needs and Social Action   Community Functioning   Empowerment through Participation   Arts and Performance in the Disability Community   Fighting for Social Justice      Chapter 14: The Workplace, Professional Associations, and Union Membership      The Workplace   Organizational Analysis   The Professionalization and Regulation of Social Work    Social Work Regulation    The Struggle for Regulation in Ontario   The Role of Unions   The Way Forward: Social Work, Social Justice, and Human Rights       Appendices      Appendix A: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights    Appendix B: Canadian Association of Social Workers, Code of Ethics   Appendix C: Canadian Association of Social Workers, Guidelines for Ethical Practice   Appendix D: Reflecting on Your Family   Bibliography    Index","brand":"University of Toronto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408345735511,"sku":"9781442600393","price":31.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/social-work-social-justice-and-human-rights-9781442600393","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}