Social Work Fields of Practice

A contemporary look at social work practice and the manycareer possibilities--with detailed coverage of important newand emerging trends As the practice of social work continues to diversify, studentsneed a clear picture of the current state of the field and anup-to-date source of information and guidance on emerging careeropportunities. Social Work Fields of Practice providesboth. Written by a team of experts in their respective specialties,this book features a comprehensive overview of contemporary socialwork practice, discussing historical trends and demographics,professional issues, ethics, and diversity for each practice area.Both traditional areas and new fields are considered from a varietyof perspectives, including the clinical, ethical, cultural, legal,theoretical, and technological. Addressing the Council on Social Work Education's requiredcompetencies for accreditation (EPAS), Social Work Fields ofPractice contains pedagogical features such as Key Terms,Review Questions for Critical Thinking, and Online Resources. It isthe most timely, all-encompassing resource of its kind,covering: * Child welfare * Family-centered practice * School social work * Substance abuse * Mental health * Social work disability practice * Gerontological social work * Forensic social work * Veterinary social work * Military social work * International social work * Social work practice with immigrant and indigenouspopulations With expert, in-depth discussions of the most importantspecialties and practice environments for today's social worker,Social Work Fields of Practice is an invaluable resource forundergraduate and graduate students preparing to enter this nobleprofession, as well as social workers seeking to expand theirprofessional horizons.