Principles of social work practice illustrates for advanced undergraduates and graduate students how to effectively intervene in the conflicts that evolve between clients needs for wellbeing and development and the demands or restrictions of public attitudes or social policy. There is thus a lack of goodness of fit between the principles and the value base. You will see through the structure of the book that the first part chapters one to five provides some grounding in ethics theories and principles and emphasises. Systems principles, which was first published in 1989, has now been extensively revised, and reflects the development of both systems ideas and policy implementation since that time. Social workers practice within their areas of competence and. Principles of social work practice is the first textbook to deal exclusively and. That tradition is reflected in the ifsw declaration of ethical principles of social work and the casw social work code of ethics 1994. Arguing that social development should be at the centre of contemporary social work practice and theory, this book is ideal for social work students and academics with an interest in social development, international social work, social justice, social policy and community social work. Using the philosophy of emmanuel levinas, i make the case that unsettled practice requires us to regard social work as a practice of ethics defined by conscious and deliberate commitment to.
Applying values and ethics to social work practice is taught widely across the qualifying degree programme, on both masters and ba courses. What follows is a listing of nine social work principles and brief description of each. Linda openshaw this accessible and authoritative text gives social workers the tools they need for effective and ethical practice in school settings. You will learn from case examples how to apply crucial ethical, personal, and methodological principles to different. This book is an attempt to present an introduction to social group work as it has developed and as it is being practiced in the setting of social agencies. These values are transformed into accepted practice principles for the purpose of informing our intervention with clients. Social work ethics chris clark macmillan international higher. Respect for human rights and a commitment to promoting social justice are at the core of social work practice throughout the world. This book is designed to introduce doctoral and graduate students to the process of scientific research in the social sciences, business, education, public health, and related disciplines. Social work accepts the individual as he or she is with all hisher limitations.
This second edition of social work management and practice. The social work profession is guided by a distinct set of abstract values and a code of ethics. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for. Principles of social work practice a generic practice approach. The book explores the uses of predominant social work modalitiesindividual, group, and family interventions. The most commonly discussed principles of social work are as follows. Silavwe 1995 singles out casework as a failed method of social work practice in zambia. Social work is also regarded as a practice discipline, because unlike the other social sciences professionals, social workers involve. Social work sets to study individuals, groups, community and institutions and these remains as the academic boundary of the subject.
Prentice hall professional, 1976 service social 243 pages. Social work practice with families and children book description. The third section, ethical principles, presents broad ethical principles, based on social work s core values, that inform social work practice. Social work practice m ost of the techniques and guidelines described in prior sections of this book could be used by almost any social worker, in almost any social work position, in almost any human services agency. Seven principles of the social work relationship felix biestek purposeful expression of feelings recognition of the clients need to express feelings freely worker listens purposefully worker neither discourages nor condemns the expression of feelings sometimes worker actively stimulates and encourages expression of feelings controlled emotional involvement the worker is sensitive. The third section, ethical principles, presents broad ethical principles, based on social works core values, that inform social work practice. This series helps students understand and master cswes core competencies with a variety of pedagogy highlighted competency content and critical thinking questions for the competencies throughout. Social group work as a method in social work, recreation and informal education has achieved increasing importance during the past decade.
Social work in africa has the responsibility to adapt the principles to the context of practice. Her interests include school social work, child and adolescent welfare and counseling, clinical practice, and the role of spirituality in social work. The purpose of this white paper is to present three principles for effective social work case management. The practice principles are not intended to be exhaustive as some ethical challenges and problems facing social workers in practice are common and others are. A clear, well organized, and comprehensive resource for social work students and early career social workers, social work practice emphasizes the significance of the clientworker relationship and the complex socioeconomic and cultural factors in which it is embedded. This book is about relational theories and their application to clinical social work practice. The ethics of social work, principles and standards 1994. Relational social work engages with existing networks to enhance their resilience and capacity to resolve difficulties. Application of principles of social work practice in the.
Social work is a practicebased profession and an academic discipline that. Social work practice consists of the professional application of social work values, principles, and techniques to one or more of the following ends. Empirical clinical practice was the name of a book authored by social workers jayaratne and levy 1979, who describe the characteristics of the ecp model. Situating ethics and values in social work practice. He has held positions in practice, teaching and research in australia and the uk, and is widely published in social work and related fields. Readers learn practical skills for observation, assessment, intervention, and research that will enable them to respond to the needs of diverse students from preschool through the secondary grades. Friedlander said, social work is a professional service based upon scientific knowledge and skill in human relations, which assists individual alone or in groups to obtain social and personal. Reamer provides social workers with a succinct and comprehensive overview of the most critical issues relating to professional values and ethics, including the nature of social work values, ethical dilemmas, and professional misconduct.
The book begins by examining the nature of health social work and considers its core values and principles. Systems principles this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Best practice for social work and ict sage publications. Unique and informative case examples provide a framework for tackling difficult issues like natural disasters, violence, parental substance abuse, and selfinjurious behaviors. Hancock author of principles of social work practice. This handbook outlines the duality of how the social work profession has responded to changes in the epidemiology, treatment, and funding of the hiv pandemic while also meeting the increasing demand for access to culturally competent services across the broadest range of practice settings. You will learn from case examples how to apply crucial. You will learn from case examples how to apply crucial ethical, personal, and methodological principles to different practice areas.
The authors apply the latest systems principles to the practice and management of social work. Arguing that social development should be at the centre of contemporary social work practice and theory, this book is ideal for social work students and academics with an. Seven principles of the social work relationship felix biestek purposeful expression of feelings recognition of the clients need to express feelings freely worker listens purposefully worker neither discourages nor condemns the expression of feelings sometimes worker actively stimulates and encourages expression of feelings controlled emotional involvement the worker is sensitive to the. Demonstrate social work values and ethics for professional social work practice with a focus on human rights and social and economic justice with diverse populations. There has been a strong contention by many critics that social work has not effectively met the needs of clientele in africa because methods are foreign to the culture of the people magpul, 1988.
As you read principles of social work practice, you will heighten your sensitivity to the professional workerclient relationship and its role as a primary instrument of positive change. This book is part of the connecting core competencies series. Pdf an introduction to applying social work theories and. Casw social policy principles canadian association of. Hancock is the author of principles of social work practice 4. A comprehensive and historical introduction to social work. Radical social work an overview sciencedirect topics. It does this by addressing the identified problem, and by engaging, mobilising and developing both supportive and problemsolving networks. This book is based on my lecture materials developed over a decade of teaching the. Principles of social work practice haworth social work.
In practice settings, it is important to understand trauma and its effects. Jan 24, 1997 principles of social work practice is the first textbook to deal exclusively and thoroughly with the significant principles of social work practice and methods that integrate these principles into the common base of practice. This book emphasizes familycentered, social network, and schoolbased interventions in the preparation of social workers for direct and indirect practice with clients from vulnerable populations, especially the poor, people of color, and recent immigrant groups. This document was replaced by ethics in social work. The mission of the social work profession is rooted in a set of core values.
Molly r hancock a unique teaching text, principles of social work practice gives exclusive and indepth coverage of practice principles of social work and integrates them into the common base of practice. I am a special education teacher and have used this book to my and my students benefit. Mlw ch1 practice models of community work social work macro practice. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Social work grew out of humanitarian and democratic ideals, and its values are based on respect for the equality, worth, and dignity of all people. Politics, principles and practice 1999 by chris clark isbn. Aug 02, 2017 application of principles of social work practice in the field. In what ways does social development contribute to international and domestic social work. To always act ethically with total commitment is essential in order to offer a high. In exploring groupwork for social workers who work with adults and chil dren across a whole range of needs, this book takes a generic approach.
Social work codes of practice since its inception, the social work profession has advocated social justice and social policy reform. Using this book as a guide, you can develop your own strategies for facilitating change and growth that will result in the satisfaction of longterm personal and social goals. In key concepts in social work practice, edited by aidan worsleytim mann and angela olsen, 1619, the sage key concepts series. See more ideas about social work practice, social work, books. You will learn from case examples how to apply crucial ethical. Within the united kingdom, a key movement is antioppressive practice, which began as a model of social work practice that was premised upon bringing about structural, as well as individual, change and reflected in the work of writers such as dominelli 2002 and dalrymple and burke 1995, which developed ideas originally formulated by radical. Readers learn practical skills for observation, assessment.
Principles of social work practice is the first textbook to deal exclusively and thoroughly with the significant principles of social work practice and methods that integrate these principles into the common base of practice. Pdf chapter 3 values, ethics and principle researchgate. This book offers a critical introduction to professional ethics for social workers. Principles of social work practice in the muslim arab world alean alkrenawi and john r. What are the principles and practices of social work. The final section, ethical standards, includes specific ethical standards to guide social workers conduct and to provide a basis for adjudication.
Graham this article examines social work in the muslim arab world, with particular reference to research that we have undertaken with muslim arab peoples in palestine, jordan, egypt, and the united arab emirates. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after. Hancock, 9780789060242, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Addressing the common concepts and issues across the various forms of discrimination, this core text from one of palgraves bestselling authors explores the reasons why the development of antidiscriminatory practice is so vital and examines the steps that need to be taken towards constructing a social work practice based on principles of antidiscrimination and the promotion of equality.
The book is also unique in that it is based on an extensive research project. What skills, knowledge and theory do social workers need to practise in this field. Openshaw practiced as a school social worker for 14 years in utah and texas and worked for 3 years in community mental health in utah and california. Principles of generalist social work practice ollu online. An introduction to applying social work theories and methods. Values and ethics in social work practice sage publications inc. Global definition of social work international federation of social. Client empowerment for each principle, well look at the philosophy behind it.
His recent practice is in social development in asia. Guided by values that are distinctly set and abstract, along with a strict ethical code. This book is based on my lecture materials developed over a decade of teaching the doctorallevel class on research methods at the university of south florida. Mar 15, 2014 the social work profession is guided by a distinct set of abstract values and a code of ethics. What follows is a listing of nine social work principles. Best practice for social work and ict in this chapter we make a set of suggestions as to how icts may be used to further the aims of social work in ways that accord with the values of the profession. Social work principles are guiding assertions of statement that have come from experiences and research. Openshaw has a clear understanding of what works in public. Introductory principles of social work research sage research. The practice methods governed by such principles are not necessarily compatible with the value base, history and ideology of african communities. Social work practice in health edited by melissa petrakis. Code of ethics of social work practice comes in two categories.
Foundations of social work practice as leaders and members of student services teams, school social workers are the liaisons between home, school and community in promoting the success of all students by supporting their academic and social success. Some of these suggestions are based on research findings that are discussed more fully later in the book, whilst other suggestions are. Principles of social work practice book depository. The ethics of social work principles and standards old document adopted by the ifsw general meeting, colombo, sri lanka, july 6 8, 1994. Social work is also regarded as a practice discipline, because unlike the other social sciences professionals, social workers involve in direct practice. In addition to the generic tools of the social workers trade, specialized knowledge and skills are required for some. This is the leading introduction 200to professional values and ethics in social work. This section also provides an overview of the social. The second section, purpose of the nasw code of ethics, provides an overview of the codes main functions and a brief guide for dealing with ethical issues or dilemmas in social work practice. In the same way social workers have to practice social work on the basis of social work educational activities. This chapter explores how a theorised social work practice informed by antioppressive principles can be sensitively and effectively used to address the.