SAGE guide to social work careers : your journey to advocacy / Melissa Bird Portland State University
- Author:
- Bird, Melissa
- Additional Titles:
- Guide to social work careers and Social work careers
- Published:
- Los Angeles : SAGE, [2019]
- Copyright Date:
- ©2019
- Physical Description:
- xiii, 119 pages ; 23 cm
- Contents:
- Follow your passion, not just a path -- Poverty -- Child welfare -- Health care -- Disability -- Mental health -- Substance abuse -- Aging -- Criminal justice -- Advice for moving forward.
- Summary:
- The SAGE Guide to Social Work Careers presents first-hand stories from practitioners to help inform, inspire, and guide students to become advocates for social justice issues. With a unique focus on advocacy and social justice, the book covers fundamentals of the social work profession--from coalition building to advocacy engagement and stakeholder outreach--across a range of practice areas, such as mental health, substance abuse, and criminal justice. Students in BSW and MSW programs will gain practical knowledge that will prepare them to successfully navigate their way to a rewarding career.
- Subject(s):
- ISBN:
- 9781544324715 paperback
1544324715 paperback - Bibliography Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
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