Introduction to Human Services: Through the Eyes of Practice Settings, 4th edition
Published by Pearson (March 1, 2017) © 2018
- Michelle E. Martin
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- Presents the role and function of generalist human services provider contextually, within a range of practice settings and social problems, to help students better understand what human service providers actually do.
- Based on a foundation that includes theoretical underpinnings of the profession, a history of social welfare policy, ethical standards and dilemmas, and generalist skills and intervention strategies, including content in micro and macro practice.
- Authoritative. The rationale for the book’s structure and approach is based on the author’s extensive experience working in the field in a range of practice settings.
- Uses case studies to open each chapter with illustrative examples of the concepts.
- Highlights how social conditions are foundational to many problems, such as poverty, racism, and gender oppression.
- Features generalist and human rights frameworks.
- Infuses theory throughout the book.
- Makes connections between micro, mezzo, and macro practice.
- Shows the connections between policy and practice throughout the book to help readers put theory into a real-life context.
- Features strong integration of multicultural considerations and cultural competencies including a broad range of diverse populations.
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- New content on contemplative practice and mindfulness, which will help students expand their knowledge of a range of religious and spiritual experiences.
- New content on sexual assault including rape on college campuses, which will benefit students in expanding their knowledge on current trends and responses.
- New content on the Violence Against Women Act, which will provide students with relevant information on the most recent re-authorization extending coverage to immigrants and Native American women.
- New content on immigrants and refugees, providing students with increased awareness about current dynamics surrounding global conflict and migration flow.
- New chapter on rural human services, which will benefit students by increasing their awareness about this often neglected population.
- Updated content on global human services, providing students with increased global awareness necessary for an increasingly globalized world.
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- Current. Content is based on the most recent research and statistics and identifies current trends in regard to social problems and intervention strategies.
- NEW! Features new, updated, and increased content on populations and topics at the forefront of today’s critical issues, among them:
- NEW! Greater infusion of cultural competency content related to African American, Latino, Native American, Native Alaskan and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders throughout the text which will help students recognize the varied way social problems impact diverse populations.
- New content on the role of technology in social problems and intervention strategies, including new content on social media.
- Increased content on mandated child abuse reporting requirements providing students with current legal requirements.
- Increased infusion of issues related to LGBTQ+ populations, which will assist students in understanding the current climate related to a range of sexual and gender expressions.
- Updated content reflecting the DSM-V, which provides more accurate information on how mental disorders and illnesses are currently viewed and categorized.
- New content on military personnel and their family members, and veteran populations, which will better prepare students who wish to work with these populations, and their growing needs.
- New content on the Affordable Care Act, which will assist students in better serving a range of populations relying on government-subsidized health care.
- New content on contemplative practice and mindfulness, which will help students expand their knowledge of a range of religious and spiritual experiences.
- New content on sexual assault including rape on college campuses, which will benefit students in expanding their knowledge on current trends and responses.
- New content on the Violence Against Women Act, which will provide students with relevant information on the most recent re-authorization extending coverage to immigrants and Native American women.
- New content on immigrants and refugees, providing students with increased awareness about current dynamics surrounding global conflict and migration flow.
- New chapter on rural human services, which will benefit students by increasing their awareness about this often neglected population.
- Updated content on global human services, providing students with increased global awareness necessary for an increasingly globalized world.
Also available packaged with MyLab Helping Professions
MyLab™ is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Helping Professions organizes all assignments around the CSWE EPAS for Social Work and CSHSE Standards for Human Services—enabling easy course alignment and reporting. Learn more about MyLab Helping Professions.
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- The Video Library provides a database of hundreds of video clips organized by course area. The videos showcase practicing helping professionals so that students can see a variety of techniques and theories in action, increase their observation time, and improve their analysis skills.
- Empower each learner: Each student learns at a different pace. Personalized learning pinpoints the precise areas where each student needs practice, giving all students the support they need—when and where they need it—to be successful.
- Automatically-graded Licensure/Credentialing Quizzes provide immediate feedback to help students prepare for their licensure and credentialing examinations, master foundational content, and improve their course performance.
- Self Check and Chapter Review Quizzes present students with opportunities to check their understanding before moving on.
- Deliver trusted content: You deserve teaching materials that meet your own high standards for your course. That’s why we partner with highly respected authors to develop interactive content and course-specific resources that you can trust—and that keep your students engaged.
- Video- and case-based application exercises help students apply key concepts and develop the decision-making skills they need to become effective helping professionals.
- Improve student results: When you teach with MyLab, student performance often improves. That’s why instructors have chosen MyLab for over 15 years, touching the lives of over 50 million students.
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Services: Purpose, Preparation and Theoretical Orientations
Chapter 2: History and Evolution of Social Welfare Policy
Chapter 3: Ethics and Values in Human Services
Chapter 4: Generalist Skills and Intervention Strategies
Chapter 5: Child Welfare Services
Chapter 6: Adolescent Services
Chapter 7: Gerontology: Human Services with Older Adults
Chapter 8: Mental Health Services
Chapter 9: Homelessness
Chapter 10: Medical, Health Care and Hospice
Chapter 11: Human Services in Public Schools
Chapter 12: Religion, Spirituality and Faith-Based Agencies
Chapter 13: Violence, Victim Advocacy and Corrections
Chapter 14: Rural Human Services
Chapter 15: International Human Services
DETAILED TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Services: Purpose, Preparation and Theoretical Orientations
What is Human Services?
Educational Requirements and Professional Standards
Duties and Functions of a Human Service Professional
Theoretical Frameworks and Approaches Used in Human Services
Chapter 2: History and Evolution of Social Welfare Policy
The Roots of the American Social Welfare System: Poor Care in England
The History of Poor Care in Early America
The New Deal and Great Society Programs
Social Welfare in Contemporary United States
Emerging Issues in the Area of Social Justice Reform
Contributions of Reformers from Communities of Color
Chapter 3: Ethics and Values in Human Services
The Complex Nature of Ethical and Moral Behavior
The Nature of Professional Ethical Standards and Codes of Conduct
Ethical Standards in Human Services
A Focus on Social Justice
Chapter 4: Generalist Skills and Intervention Strategies
The Generalist Practice Model
Generalist Practice Competencies and Skills
Interviewing Skills and Assessment Tools
Intervention Strategies for Generalist Practice
Macro Practice
Chapter 5: Child Welfare Services
The History of Child Welfare in the United States
Overview of the Current U.S. Child Welfare System
Child Abuse Investigations
Working with Children in Placement and their Families
Ethnic Minority Populations and Multicultural Considerations
Chapter 6: Adolescent Services
Adolescent Behavior as Viewed through a Developmental Lens
Common Psychosocial Challenges and Psychological Disorders Diagnosed in Adolescence
Practice Settings Specific to Adolescent Treatment
Multicultural Considerations
Chapter 7: Gerontology: Human Services with Older Adults
The Graying of America
Understanding Older Adults from a Developmental Perspective
Successful and Active Aging
Common Psychosocial and Biological Challenges in Older Adulthood
Practice Settings Serving Older Adults
Chapter 8: Mental Health Services
The History of Mental Illness: Perceptions and Treatment
Serious Mental Illnesses and Mental Disorders
Common Mental Health Practice Settings
Military Personnel and Veterans
Multicultural Considerations
Chapter 9: Homelessness
The Current State of Homelessness in the United States
Perceptions of the Poor
Populations At Risk for Becoming Homeless
Common Practice Settings Serving Homeless Populations
Chapter 10: Medical, Health Care and Hospice
Human Services in Medical and Other Health Care Settings
Working with the HIV/AIDS Spectrum
The U.S. Health Care Crisis: A Legislative Response
The Hospice Movement
Chapter 11: Human Services in Public Schools
School Social Work
School Counseling
School Psychology
Mental Health and other Psychosocial Concerns
Diversity in the Public School System
Chapter 12: Religion, Spirituality and Faith-Based Agencies
The Role of Religion and Spirituality in Human Services
The Nature of Faith-Based Human Service Delivery
The Range of Faith-Based Human Service Agencies
Chapter 13: Violence, Victim Advocacy and Corrections
Intimate Partner Violence
Rape and Sexual Assault
Hate Crimes Against LGBTQ+ Populations
Victims of Violent Crime
Working with Perpetrators of Crime
Chapter 14: Rural Human Services
The State of Rural Communities
Rural Poverty
Rural Substance Abuse
Ethnic Minority Populations Living in Rural Communities
Intervention Strategies Tailored to Rural Communities
Chapter 15: International Human Services
The Impact of Globalization
Health Pandemics and Major Health Concerns
Human Trafficking
Mistreatment of Indigenous People and Refugees
Human Rights Violations Against LGBT Populations
Genocide and Rape as a Weapon of War
Dr. Michelle Martin is an Assistant Professor in the MSW program at California State University, Fullerton. She has previously taught at DePaul University and Dominican University. Dr. Martin has an MSW from the University of Illinois, Chicago, with an emphasis in school social work, a masters of social science in policy studies from the University of Bristol, and a PhD in global peace studies from the University of Bradford. Dr. Martin has over 30 years of experience in the human and social services, having worked in child welfare, adolescent services, victim advocacy, hospice, school social work, and refugee services. Dr. Martin’s research interests focus on how social media is used to express identity and trauma among refugee and migrant groups. Dr. Martin has written three textbooks in the human services/social work areas, as well as other publications focusing on a range of issues, including social media, identity development, wellbeing, middle age and active aging. Dr. Martin is a regular blogger for the Huffington Post where she writes about women and middle age.
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