Human Service Program Planning Through a Social Justice Lens

Human Service Program Planning Through a Social Justice Lens provides a foundation in social justice to students while developing practical skills and knowledge about the steps and tasks involved in planning social programs. It explores current concepts and approaches to understanding social issues and involving impacted communities and individuals, such as intersectionality, Appreciative Inquiry, Participatory Planning and Visioning, and the step-by-step approach to planning using the Logic Model. It is appropriate for students of social work and practitioners in human services, public administration, and public health.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Human Service Program Planning Through a Social Justice Lens offers a comprehensive foundation in social justice to students, equipping them with practical skills and knowledge about the intricate steps and tasks involved in developing social programs. By contextualizing social issues alongside the process of program planning, students cultivate a profound understanding of the critical need for social justice planning and its profound impact on marginalized communities and populations. The textbook delves into current concepts and approaches to understanding social issues, emphasizing the importance of involving impacted communities and individuals. These include intersectionality, appreciative inquiry, participatory planning, and visioning, which serve as powerful tools to challenge preconceptions and seamlessly integrate them with the step-by-step approach of planning using the Logic Model.

To illustrate the practical application of social justice planning, the textbook provides meaningful examples that showcase how it can be implemented in various fields. Whether students are pursuing a career in social work, working in human services, public administration, or public health, this textbook offers valuable insights and practical tools to promote social justice and create positive change in communities.

By embracing a social justice lens, students and practitioners alike can develop a deeper empathy and understanding of the complex social issues they encounter, enabling them to develop effective and sustainable solutions that promote equity, justice, and well-being for all.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367709761