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The Helping Tradition in the Black Family and Community

Readers will learn the evolution of the helping tradition from traditional Africa to slavery in the United States, among free blacks, through Reconstruction, and into rural and urban states. Spread … Read more

Animal-Assisted Crisis Response

Earn 5.0 CEUs for reading this title! For more information, visit the Social Work Online CE Institute. Animals can be valuable allies in the aftermath of a natural disaster or … Read more

Youth Bullying

Youth bullying is not a normal part of childhood or youth development. Examining this aggressive behavior from a social work perspective, both in terms of youth who bully and those … Read more

Artificial Intelligence in the Behavioral Health Professions

Earn 3.0 CEUs for reading this title! For more information, visit the Social Work Online CE Institute. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is growing in the field of behavioral … Read more

Ethical Standards in Social Work, Revised 3rd Edition

Earn 13.5 CEUs for reading this title! For more information, visit the Social Work Online CE Institute. Ethical Standards in Social Work is a practical guide designed to help social … Read more

Foundations of Social Work Practice in the Field of Aging, 2nd Edition

The need for qualified gerontological social workers is at an all-time high. With the aging population projected to dramatically increase over the next few decades, social workers must understand how … Read more

Human–Animal Interactions

Animals—whether as household companions, therapy animals comforting those in need, or highly trained service dogs supporting people with disabilities—occupy important positions in the lives of many individuals and their larger … Read more

Building a Strong Foundation, 2nd Edition

Contemporary nonprofit organizations operate in a climate of financial insecurity. Cutbacks in government funding, with concomitant reductions in spending levels for many areas in which nonprofits are involved, such as … Read more

Your New Career in Social Work

The health and welfare of social workers are as important as the knowledge, skills, and abilities they bring with them to the workplace. In fact, self-care is part of good … Read more

80 Clinical Vignettes for Test Taking, Licensing Exam Prep, and Practical Applications

Earn 8.5 CEUs for reading this title! For more information, visit the Social Work Online CE Institute. Clinical case studies are a fundamental tool for developing “practice wisdom,” the intuitive … Read more