Child Welfare: Policies and Best Practices (SW 360K Child Abuse and Neglect) - Softcover

Mather, Jannah; Lager, Patricia B.; Harris, Norma J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495004847 ISBN 13: 9780495004844

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2006

Synopsis

Understand human behavior with HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT! Three key tools are provided for theory-by-theory comprehension-models, metaphors and maps-that help you to easily compare and contrast theories as well as understand their relevance to social work practice. Detailed questions, learning activities, and a comprehensive list of references save you time when you study. Metaphors for each theory bring the content to life and make the applications of ideas and concepts specific to social work and social workers.

About this title

About the Author:

Jannah Mather is Dean of the University of Utah College of Social Work and the co-author of UNDERSTANDING GENERALIST PRACTICE WITH FAMILIES. She has over 20 years of experience in private practice, in-patient therapy, and family services. Her writings include works on case management, family therapy, child welfare, family and children services, social work education, and accreditation.

Patricia Lager is the Faculty Administrator and Director of International Programs at Florida State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Florida). Her areas of interest include child welfare, treatment of children and families, clinical supervision, ethical and liability issues, field instruction, and international social work.

Norma Harris joins the team as the new co-author. She teaches at the University of Utah and is the Director of the Social Research Institute, Title IV-E Coordinator and Chair of the Public Service Domain. She has a Bachelor of Science from Montana State University, MSW from the University of Utah and a PhD from Florida International University. Recognized as a leader in all aspects of child welfare services, Dr. Harris is the primary author of national guidelines in child protective services. She is active in child welfare policies and practice at the local state and national levels.

Review:

1. Child Welfare History. 2. Best Practices in Child Welfare. 3. Child Welfare Services: Formal and Informal. 4. Policy and Research in Child Welfare. 5. Cultural Competency in Child Welfare. 6. Neglect. 7. Abuse and Emotional Maltreatment. 8. Child Sexual Abuse. 9. Behavioral and Delinquency Issues. 10. Children with Special Challenges and Teenage Pregnancy. 11. Permanency Planning and Adoption. 12. Alternatives: Prevention and Early Intervention. 13. Leadership and Change.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0495004847
• ISBN 13: 9780495004844
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 352