Social Policy for Effective Practice: A Strengths Approach

Social Policy for Effective Practice: A Strengths Approach is a textbook that helps students understand social welfare policy and apply it to practice settings. It is updated to reflect changes in policy arenas and the COVID-19 pandemic, and offers additional support and extensions. It is a perfect complement to undergraduate and graduate courses on social policy and practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 574 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Social Policy for Effective Practice: A Strengths Approach is a comprehensive textbook that enhances students' understanding of social welfare policy and provides them with a wealth of resources and knowledge to navigate the ever-changing policy landscape. Throughout the text, the authors share compelling stories of social workers who have influenced policy, introduce frameworks for policy analysis, emphasize social work values and strengths principles, and incorporate interactive and downloadable cases to demonstrate the relevance and practical application of policy in various practice settings and situations. This textbook serves as an excellent introduction to social policy, a valuable tool for delving deeper into policy topics, and a lifelong companion for social work practitioners who are interested in policy-relevant practice.

In its sixth edition, the textbook has been thoroughly updated to reflect significant changes in policy arenas such as health care, family economic support, immigration and asylum, criminal justice, housing, reproductive rights, substance use disorder, mental health treatment, and childcare. Additionally, it takes into account the implications of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. To further support students, additional support and extensions are available at www.routledgesw.com.

Social Policy for Effective Practice is designed to make policy relevant, accessible, and meaningful for social work students. It is an ideal complement to undergraduate and graduate courses on social policy and practice, providing a solid foundation for understanding and applying policy principles in real-world contexts. By adopting a strengths approach, the textbook encourages students to leverage their unique strengths and abilities to advocate for social justice and promote positive change in their communities.

Weight: 1426g
Dimension: 178 x 255 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032226385
Edition number: 6 ed