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Outcomes Measurement in the Human Services, 2nd Edition
Outcomes Measurement in the Human Services: Cross-Cutting Issues and Methods in the Era of Health Reform, 2nd Edition, updates the original volume released in 1997. The second edition’s 25 chapters … Read more
Social Work Matters
Social justice is the fuel that drives social workers and what sets social work apart from other professions. Social workers form the front line of defense for their clients and … Read more
Hope Matters
Expectation. Optimism. Belief. Promise. When looking for a change or a solution to a problem, we turn to these manifestations of hope, both as individuals and on a societal level. … Read more
Reenvisioning Therapy with Women of Color
The psychosocial realities faced by Women of Color in the United States are daunting. Long stereotyped as “strong“ and “sassy,“ Women of Color shoulder the weight of others’ burdens, compromising … Read more
Perspectives on Interprofessional Education and Practice
Helping professionals in health services are increasingly called to provide person-centered, participant-directed care. This requires working as part of an interdisciplinary team to identify interventions that are both medically beneficial … Read more
South Asians in the United States
Earn 5.5 CEUs for reading this title! For more information, visit the Social Work Online CE Institute. Currently, about 5.4 million South Asians live in the United States, with family … Read more
Interpersonal Violence
Interpersonal violence, including intimate partner violence (IPV), impacts all communities regardless of race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, class, or national origin. Yet, some people—such as those with … Read more
Social Work Practice with Veterans
Earn 7.0 CEUs for reading this title! For more information, visit the Social Work Online CE Institute. In times of crisis, service members answer the call of duty, making the … Read more
Grand Challenges for Society
Social workers face complex societal issues that often seem insurmountable. Pulled in many directions, sustainable progress can seem impossible. To help focus on what matters most, the American Academy for … Read more
Handbook on Bullying Prevention
Bullying is a topic that has raised major concern for our nation, so much, that all states have passed policies that specifically address this issue. This problem is very common … Read more