Child welfare : a unifying model of practice /

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Author / Creator:Mather, Jannah Hurn.
Imprint:Belmont, CA : Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, c2000.
Description:xi, 367 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4179979
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Other authors / contributors:Lager, Patricia B.
ISBN:0534263763
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. 338-349) and index.
committed to retain 20170930 20421213 HathiTrust
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1. Child Welfare, Poverty, and the Profession
  • Introduction
  • The Historical Role of Social Work in the Development of Child Welfare
  • The Role of Poverty in Child Welfare
  • Factors Linked to Poverty in the United States
  • Poverty Policies
  • Programs and Services Related to Poverty
  • Societal Impact on Poverty Policies and Services
  • Ideologies
  • Economic Influences
  • Political Agendas
  • Subsequent Policies
  • Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act (PRA)
  • Bridging the Gap between the Profession and Poverty
  • Residual and Universal Care
  • Out of the Box Methods in Child Welfare
  • Social Work Philosophy
  • Summary
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Chapter 2. A Model for the Profession in Child Welfare
  • Introduction
  • A Child Welfare Practice Model
  • Social Work Protocols in Practice (SWPIP)
  • Strengthening Practice Continuum
  • Protocols and Tenets
  • Protocols in SWPIP
  • Phases of the SWPIP Model
  • Professional Context
  • Social Work Processes
  • Person in Environment
  • Strength's Perspective
  • Multiculturalism
  • Values
  • Ethics
  • Social Work Knowledge Base
  • Political and Economic Issues
  • Educational Knowledge Base
  • Human Behavior and Social Environment
  • Social Work Practice Theories and Skills
  • Social Work Policy
  • Social Work Research and Evaluation
  • Social and Economic Justice
  • Diversity
  • Populations at Risk
  • Social Work Roles
  • Social Work Skills
  • Relationship Skills
  • Case Management Skills
  • Summary
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Chapter 3. Protocols and Practices
  • Introduction
  • Preparation Protocols
  • Relationship Building Protocols
  • Assessment Protocols
  • Planning Protocols
  • Implementation Protocols
  • Evaluation and Ending Protocols
  • Follow-up Protocols
  • Summary
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Chapter 4. Child Welfare Services: Formal, Informal, and Out of the Box
  • Introduction
  • Current Service Continuum
  • Child Welfare Service Continuum
  • Informal Services
  • Formal and Informal Services Working Together
  • Supportive Services
  • Homemaker Services
  • TANF and Financial/In-Kind Services
  • Social Services
  • Parenting Skills
  • Supplementary Services
  • Respite Care
  • Day Care
  • Substitute Services
  • Foster Care
  • Adoption
  • Residential, Community, and Group Care
  • Out of the Box Services and Programs
  • Strengthening Services and Programs
  • Summary
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Chapter 5. Neglect
  • Introduction
  • Defining Neglect
  • Causes of Neglect
  • Policies
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Services and Programs
  • Cultural Diversity
  • African-American Families
  • SWPIP Practice Model
  • Summary
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Chapter 6. Abuse and Emotional Maltreatment
  • Introduction
  • Defining Abuse and Emotional Maltreatment
  • Policies
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Systems Procedures
  • Services and Programs
  • Intensive Family-Based Care Programs
  • Prevention Programs
  • Etiology of Abuse and Emotional Maltreatment
  • Hispanic Family Characteristics
  • The Alcoholic Family
  • SWPIP Practice Model
  • Summary
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Chapter 7. Sexual Abuse
  • Introduction
  • Defining Sexual Abuse
  • Incest
  • Stranger Sexual Abuse
  • Policies
  • Psychosocial Dynamics of Sexual Abuse
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Services and Programs
  • Practice Intervention Center
  • Caucasian Family Characteristics
  • SWPIP Practice Model
  • Puppet Play
  • Picture Drawing
  • Storytelling
  • Anatomical Dolls
  • Defining the Problem
  • Nuclear Family
  • Characteristics of Parents
  • Communication Styles of Family Members
  • Moving Toward the Implementation Phase
  • Summary
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Chapter 8. Adolescent Sexuality and Pregnancy
  • Introduction
  • Defining Concerns in Teenage Pregnancy
  • Causes of Adolescent Pregnancy
  • Policies
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Services and Programs
  • SWPIP Practice Model
  • A Theoretical Approach to Practice with Adolescents
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Previewing
  • Task-Centered Interventions
  • Summary
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Chapter 9. Behavioral and Delinquency Issues
  • Introduction
  • Defining Behavioral and Delinquency Issues
  • Causes of Behavioral and Delinquency Issues
  • Policies
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Services and Programs
  • Cultural Diversity
  • SWPIP Practice Model
  • Cognitive Distortions and Juvenile Offenders
  • Social Skills Deficits in Adolescents
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions
  • Social Skills Training (SST)
  • Family-Based Interventions
  • Summary
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Chapter 10. Divorce and Loss
  • Introduction
  • Defining Divorce and Loss Concerns
  • Causes of Divorce
  • Policies
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Services and Programs
  • Cultural Diversity
  • SWPIP Practice Model
  • Summary
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Chapter 11. Children with Special Needs
  • Introduction
  • Defining the Issues
  • Children with AIDS
  • Children Born with Drug Addictions
  • Children with Mental and Physical Challenges
  • Causes of Special Challenges
  • Policies
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Services and Programs
  • SWPIP Practice Model
  • Summary
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Chapter 12. Conclusions: Leadership and Learning
  • Introduction
  • Leadership
  • Learning
  • Conclusions
  • Appendix. Code of Ethics of the NASW
  • References
  • Photo Credits
  • Index