Social Workers' Desk Reference

The Social Workers Desk Reference is a comprehensive resource for practicing social workers, providing updated information in 15 parts covering the profession and its overarching themes. It includes 163 chapters written by experts in the field and addresses current salient subjects such as white nationalism, gaming disorder, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ populations, suicide, sexual violence in the military, smart decarceration, the legacy of racism, neurobiology, technology, and social work practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1488 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

People all over the world face numerous challenges on a daily basis, including poverty, limited access to quality education, inadequate and/or unaffordable housing, and a lack of necessary health and mental services. These issues are complex and multifaceted, requiring social workers to have access to relevant and timely evidence-based materials to effectively meet the needs of those affected. The Social Workers Desk Reference is a comprehensive resource designed specifically for practicing social workers. This essential reference is extraordinarily comprehensive, covering 15 parts that encompass the profession and its overarching themes, values, ethics, licensure, theoretical constructs, assessment, treatment plans, techniques, individual, family, and group interventions, evidence-based practice, case management, community practice, vulnerable populations, behavioral and mental health, school social work, military social work, and forensic social work. Written by experts in the field, all 163 chapters in this fourth edition are focused, practical, and contain critical content, along with updated websites and references.

Following in the tradition of the first three editions, the fourth edition updates previous topics while fearlessly addressing current salient subjects such as white nationalism, gaming disorder, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ populations, suicide, sexual violence in the military, smart decarceration, the legacy of racism, neurobiology, technology and social work practice, Islamophobia, pseudoscientific behavioral and mental health treatments, emerging fields of practice, and more. The section on vulnerable populations has been significantly expanded to address the wide variety of diversity present in the United States.

In conclusion, the Social Workers Desk Reference is an indispensable tool for practicing social workers, providing them with comprehensive and up-to-date information on a wide range of topics. Its extensive coverage, written by experts in the field, ensures that social workers have the knowledge and resources they need to provide effective and compassionate care to those in need. Whether working with individuals, families, or communities, this reference is a valuable resource that will help social workers advance their profession and make a positive impact on the world.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780190095543
Edition number: 4 Revised edition