Social Work In Canada

An Introduction

Steve Hick

ISBN 978-1-55077-173-2, Third, 2010

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Social Work in Canada, is widely used in introductory social work and social service worker programs across Canada and provides an introduction to key concepts and contemporary issues. This book is intended for students studying social work, for those considering the social services as a career, and for allied professionals seeking a basic understanding of the field. What's NEW in the Revised Edition? This is a uniquely Canadian text that reflects Canadian values and experience. The text introduces fundamentals of social work practice in the context of challenges such as poverty, discrimination, violence, and economic globalization. With this new edition, we have tried to be attentive to the recent severe downturn in the Canadian and world economy. Accordingly, the chapters have been updated with new data, where available, that attempt to anticipate the implications of these developments for social work practice. The full range of social work practice is examined, including background information on the social work profession, the welfare state and income security in Canada, children and youth, aboriginal communities, anti-racism perspectives, practice issues with persons with disabilities, the gay and lesbian communities, the elderly, and international social work practice. This revised edition of Social Work in Canada has been thoroughly updated to include: New chapter - Chapter 4: Theory and Approaches to Social Work Practice Two newly expanded chapters - Chapter 6: Social Work with Individuals and Families and Chapter 7: Social Work with Groups and Communities New cases studies featuring real agencies and service providers from across Canada New critical thinking questions after each chapter Updated statistics and research Full-colour photographs and design Author Steven Hick Carleton University Steven Hick is a faculty member at the School of Social Work, Carleton University. His published works include: Social Work: A Critical Turn (TEP, 2004), Social Welfare in Canada: Understanding Income Security (TEP, 2004), Advocacy and Activism on the Internet: Community Organization and Social Policy (2002), Social Work in Canada: An Introduction (TEP, 2002), Human Rights and the Internet (2000) and numerous journal articles, chapters and studies on social work, social policy and human rights. His recent research focuses on electronic advocacy and activism and the efficacy of technology access programs for low income citizens. He has practiced social work in Canada and abroad as a human rights worker, social service worker, and social policy analyst. His teaching of introductory social work on instructional television (ITV) and on the Internet has won him teaching awards and numerous accolades. 1. The Canadian Welfare State Today Social Work and the New Economy What Is Social Welfare? The Provision of Social Welfare What Do Social Workers Do? Approaches to Practice Defining Social Work 2. Income Security and Social Welfare The Emergence of Income Security Selective and Universal Programs Poverty and Inequality Canadian Federalism and Social Welfare Ideology: Or, Why People Differ on What to Do Globalization and Social Welfare 3. The History of Social Work PHASE 1: The Era of Moral Reform — to 1890 PHASE 2: The Era of Social Reform — 1891 to 1940 PHASE 3: The Era of Applied Social Science — 1941 to Present 4. Theory and Approaches to Social Work Practice What Is a Social Work Theory? Specific Theories of Social Work Psychologically Based Theories Toward a Personal Approach to Social Work Practice 5. Social Work as a Profession The Growth of the Profession The Roles of the Social Worker and Social Service Worker Comparing Social Work, Psychology, and Psychiatry CASW's Code of Ethics The Education of Social Workers Unionization and Salaries The Future of the Profession 6. Social Work with Individuals and Families Introduction to Direct Practice The Social Work Process Direct Practice Skills The Helping Relationship 7. Social Work with Groups and Communities Social Work with Groups The Stages of Group Development Group Facilitation Skills Social Work with Communities Phases of Community Work 8. Social Work with Children and Youth The Organization of Child Welfare Provincial Agencies and Programs History of Child Welfare The Dilemma of Child Protection Healthy Children, Healthy Communities The Incidence of Child Abuse Steps in Providing Child Welfare Services Social Services for Children and Youth Early Childhood Education and Care Child Welfare Worker "Burnout" 9. Social Work and the Health of Canadians Health and Inequality History of Health Policy Medicare under the Microscope - From Hall to Romanow Canada's Health Care Spending Universal Public or Privatized Health Care? Community Health Centers Medical Social Work Practice Mental Health and Social Work Social Work and HIV/AIDS Addictions and Social Work Aboriginal Health 10. Social Work with Women Social Work Beginnings Equal Pay and Employment Equity Persistent Problems Sexism and Gender Equality Principles of Feminist Practice Violence against Women Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment What Is the Role of a Social Worker? Other Areas of Social Work Intervention 11. Social Work and Aboriginal Peoples Who Are the Aboriginal Peoples? The Colonial Legacy The Indian Act Residential School System Government Policy Objectives Income Security and Health Care Young Innu of Labrador Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Aboriginal Social Work Practice Holistic Healing Integrating an Aboriginal Approach Urban Social Services for Aboriginal Peoples Towards Aboriginal Self-Government Grassroots Aboriginal Organization 12. Social Work with Racialized Canadians and Immigrants History of "Race Relations" in Canada The New Immigration Multiculturalism Policy Human Rights Legislation Concepts and Terms Towards an "Anti-Racist" Social Work: The Personal, Institutional and Societal 13. Social Work with the Elderly A Portrait of Canada's Seniors Canada's Pension System Theories of Ageing How Healthy Are Seniors? Issues of Increasing Concern Abuse and Neglect of Seniors Social Work in Long-Term Care Settings Social Work and Home Care 14. Social Work and Sexual and Gender Diversity Historical Context The Rise of Community Activism Theoretical Perspectives Social Work Counselling Counselling Issues Implications for LGBTTQ - Positive Practice 15. Social Work with Persons with Disabilities Who Are "People with Disabilities"? History of Services for People with Disabilities Approaches to Disability: The Medical and Social Models The Independent Living Movement The Stigma of Disability Income Security Programs Disability and Social Work Practice 16. International Social Work Practice What is International Social Work? International Social Work Practice Models The Promotion and Protection of Human Rights Ensuring Sustainable Development The Human Development Report (HDR) Respect for Cultural Diversity What Do International Social Workers Do? The Internet and International Social Work Participatory Action Research Instructor Support Extensive classroom support material is available for instructors: PowerPoint Slide Show Instructor's Manual Online Quizzes for Students Test Builder Program CBC Video Thompson Educational Publishing has obtained broadcast rights for the following films: HEALING JUSTICE A thought-provoking CBC documentary that contrasts mainstream (punitive) approaches to justice with the more traditional (community-based) approaches that have had great success within Aboriginal communities. (24:00) NO WAY HOME: Canada's Street Kids A harrowing examination of Canada's street youth and shelter system, Hana Gartner traces the journey of three kids who ran away at age 13 to the gritty, violent reality of the streets. (41:00) STAYING ALIVE: Canada's Controversial Safe Injection Site A documentary about Insite, a supervised injection site for drug addicts located in Vancouver, the only one of its kind in North America. (44:00) These videos, in accordance with copyright agreement, are available exclusively to professors using Social Work in Canada: An Introduction, Third Edition by Steven Hick as a main text for their course.

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Social Work In Canada

An Introduction

What's NEW in the Revised Edition?

Author

Steven Hick

Carleton University

1. The Canadian Welfare State Today

2. Income Security and Social Welfare

3. The History of Social Work

4. Theory and Approaches to Social Work Practice

5. Social Work as a Profession

6. Social Work with Individuals and Families

7. Social Work with Groups and Communities

8. Social Work with Children and Youth

9. Social Work and the Health of Canadians

10. Social Work with Women

11. Social Work and Aboriginal Peoples

12. Social Work with Racialized Canadians and Immigrants

13. Social Work with the Elderly

14. Social Work and Sexual and Gender Diversity

15. Social Work with Persons with Disabilities

16. International Social Work Practice

Instructor Support