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A solid, theory-to-practice guide to contemporary mezzo and macro social work

Written by a renowned team of scholars, Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities, and Organizations focuses on the contemporary theory and practice of social work. Each chapter delves deeply into the key theoretical considerations surrounding a particular practice area, exploring the clinical implications of each. Spanning the full range of both mezzo and macro practice areas, the authors thoroughly look at the assessment of and interventions with group, community, organizational, and institutional settings.

The most authoritative book in this field, Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities, and Organizations features:

A focus on evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention for each practice area discussed Comprehensive coverage of the most important new and emerging practice technologies in mezzo and macro social work Current and emerging demographic, social, political, and economic trends affecting mezzo and macro practice An array of pedagogical aids, including Key Terms, Review Questions for Critical Thinking, and Online Resources Content closely aligned with social work accreditation standards (EPAS)

Providing a solid review of the entire scope of contemporary mezzo and macro social work practice, Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities, and Organizations is both an indispensable educational text for students and a valuable working resource for practitioners who work with groups, communities, and organizations of all sizes.

Tabla de contenidos provista por Syndetics

• Preface(p. vii)
• About the Editors(p. viii)
• Contributors(p. ix)
• Chapter 1 Assessment of Groups(p. 1)
• Historical Background(p. 2)
• Summary of Current Evidence and Application to Group Assessment(p. 4)
• Identified Needs for New Research(p. 26)
• Key Terms(p. 27)
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking(p. 27)
• Online Resources(p. 28)
• References(p. 28)
• Chapter 2 Group Work: A Critical Addition to the Social Work Repertoire(p. 41)
• Group Work: A New Method of Intervention with Deep Historical Roots(p. 42)
• Group Work Models for Practice(p. 50)
• Conclusion(p. 55)
• Key Terms(p. 56)
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking(p. 56)
• Online Resources(p. 56)
• References(p. 56)
• Chapter 3 Assessment of Communities(p. 59)
• Historical Background and Theory(p. 59)
• Assessment in Practice: Discovering and Documenting the Life of a Community(p. 65)
• Limitations of the Evidence(p. 73)
• Implications for Social Work on Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Levels(p. 74)
• Future Directions(p. 75)
• Conclusion(p. 76)
• Key Terms(p. 76)
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking(p. 76)
• Online Resources(p. 77)
• References(p. 77)
• Chapter 4 Intervention with Communities(p. 81)
• Focus of Community Intervention: What Does Community Mean?(p. 83)
• Historical Background(p. 84)
• Current Evidence-Based Intervention with Communities(p. 89)
• Limitations to the Evidence(p. 102)
• Implications for Social Work(p. 103)
• Conclusion(p. 105)
• Key Terms(p. 107)
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking(p. 107)
• Online Resources(p. 108)
• References(p. 121)
• Chapter 5 Assessment of Organizations(p. 131)
• Worker's Perspective(p. 132)
• Management's Perspective(p. 139)
• Funder's Perspective(p. 145)
• Client's Perspective(p. 150)
• Conclusion(p. 153)
• Key Terms(p. 155)
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking(p. 155)
• Online Resources(p. 155)
• References(p. 155)
• Chapter 6 Intervention with Organizations(p. 159)
• Social, Strategic, and Technical Dimensions of Organizational Context(p. 161)
• Work Environments of Social Services Organizations(p. 162)
• Using Planned Intervention to Change Organizational Contexts(p. 163)
• Historical Background(p. 164)
• From Organizational Development to Change Management(p. 168)
• The ARC Model as a Framework for Implementing Organizational Interventions(p. 170)
• Limitations of the Evidence(p. 179)
• Implications for Social Work Practice(p. 181)
• Conclusion(p. 181)
• Note(p. 182)
• Key Terms(p. 183)
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking(p. 183)
• Online Resources(p. 183)
• References(p. 183)
• Chapter 7 Assessment of Institutions(p. 191)
• Historical Background(p. 192)
• Assessment and Early Institutions(p. 194)
• Emerging Federal Role in Institutional Reforms and Assessment(p. 196)
• Characteristics of Asylums(p. 197)
• The Anti-Institutionalization Movement(p. 198)
• Normalization, the Least Restrictive Environment, and Recovery(p. 198)
• Current Frameworks for Assessing Institutions(p. 201)
• Organizational Effectiveness(p. 204)
• Quality(p. 208)
• Evidence-Based Assessment of Institutions(p. 211)
• Implications at the Macro, Mezzo, and Micro Levels(p. 217)
• Conclusion(p. 219)
• Key Terms(p. 219)
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking(p. 219)
• Online Resources(p. 220)
• References(p. 221)
• Chapter 8 Intervention with Institutions(p. 229)
• Historical Background(p. 231)
• Summary of Contemporary Evidence-Based Intervention with Institutions(p. 237)
• Limitations of the Evidence(p. 248)
• Implications for Social Work Practice(p. 252)
• Conclusion(p. 255)
• Notes(p. 256)
• Key Terms(p. 256)
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking(p. 256)
• Online Resources(p. 257)
• References(p. 258)
• Author Index(p. 265)
• Subject Index(p. 272)

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

Charles A. Glisson, PhD, is Distinguished University Professor at the College of Social Work at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is also the founder and Director of the Children's Mental Health Services Research Center which is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.
Catherine N. Dulmus, PhD, is Professor, Associate Dean for Research, and Director of the Buffalo Center for Social Research in the School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, and Research Director at Hillside Family of Agencies in Rochester, New York.
Karen M. Sowers, PhD, is Dean and Beaman Professor in the College of Social Work at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her research interests include juvenile justice, sexuality, social work education, child welfare, evidence-based practice, and international social work practice.