Provides readers with an understanding of the Human Services Profession.
Introduction to Human Services: Through the Eyes of Practice Settings, 3/e explores human services through the lens of the most common practice settings where human service professionals work. This title also provides information about social problems within a socio-political context allowing readers to think about ways in which culture and ideology influence people’s perspectives.
Standards for Excellence series -- Each chapter highlights the national standards set by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE). Critical thinking questions throughout reinforces this integration.
Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:
- Understand the issues pertinent to human services from new perspectives.
- Challenge the status quo of human services.
- Recognize their own stereotypical thinking that may create barriers to becoming effective helpers.
Table of Contents:
In this Section:
1. Brief Table of Contents
2. Full Table of Contents
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Part 1: Human Services as a Profession
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Human Services Profession: Purpose, Preparation Practice, and Theoretical Orientations
Chapter 2: History and Evolution of Social Welfare Policy: Effect on Human Services
Chapter 3: Professional Ethics and Values in Human Services
Part Two: Generalist Practice and the Role of the Human Service Professional
Chapter 4: Skills and Intervention Strategies for Generalist Practice
Chapter 5: Child Welfare Services
Chapter 6: Adolescent Services
Chapter 7: Aging and Services for the Older Adult
Chapter 8: Mental Health and Mental Illness
Chapter 9: Homelessness
Chapter 10: Healthcare and Hospice
Chapter 11: Substance Abuse and Treatment
Chapter 12: Human Services in the Schools
Chapter 13: Faith-Based Agencies
Chapter 14: Violence, Victim Advocacy, and Corrections
Part Three: Macro Practice, International Human Services, and Future Considerations
Chapter 15: Macro Practice and International Human Services
FULL TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Part 1: Human Services as a Profession
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Human Services Profession: Purpose, Preparation Practice, and Theoretical Orientations
The Many Types of Human Service Professionals
Why is Human Services Needed?
Human Service Professionals: Educational Requirements and Professional Standards
Duties and Functions of a Human Service Professional
How Do Human Service Professionals Practice?
Understanding Human Services through a Look at Practice Settings
Chapter 2: History and Evolution of Social Welfare Policy: Effect on Human Services
The Feudal System of the Middle Ages
Poor Laws of England
The Elizabethan Poor Laws
The Protestant Reformation and Social Darwinism
Charity Organization Societies
Jan Addams and the Settlement House Movement
The New Deal and the Social Security Act of 1935
Influences of African-American Social Workers
Gay Rights: From Marriage Equality to “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” Repeal
Welfare Reform and the Emergence of Neoliberal Economic Policies
A Time for Change: The Election of the First African-American President
Concluding Thoughts on the History of Human Services
Chapter 3: Professional Ethics and Values in Human Services
Moral, But by Whose Standards?
Ethical Values versus Emotional Desires: “I Know It Was Wrong, But We Were in Love!”
When Our Values Collide: “I Value Honesty, But What If Lives Are at Stake?”
The Development of Moral Reasoning
Developing a Professional Code of Ethics
Resolving Ethical Dilemmas
Cultural Influences on the Perception of Ethical Behavior
Ethical Standards in Human Services and Related Fields
Concluding Thoughts on Professional Ethics
Part Two: Generalist Practice and the Role of the Human Service Professional
Chapter 4: Skills and Intervention Strategies for Generalist Practice
Informed Consent and Confidentiality
Skills and Competencies
The Clinical Assessment
Family Genograms
Psychological Testing
Clinical Diagnoses
Case Management and Counseling
Basic Counseling Techniques for Generalist Practice
Concluding Thoughts on Generalist Practice
Chapter 5: Child Welfare Services
Overview and Purpose of Child and Family Services Agencies
The History of the Foster Care System in the United States
Child Labor during the Industrial Era: Children and Factories
Overview of the Current U.S. Child Welfare System
Child Abuse Investigations
Working with Children in Placement
Working with Foster Children: Common Clinical Issues
Working with Foster Parents
Reunification
Family Preservation
Ethnic Minority Populations and Multicultural Considerations
Concluding Thoughts on Child Protective Services
Adoption Services
Concluding Thoughts on Child Welfare Services
Chapter 6: Adolescent Services
Adolescence: A New Stage of Development?
Developmental Perspectives
Common Psychosocial Issues and the Role of the Human Service Professional
Practice Settings Specific to Adolescent Treatment
Multicultural Considerations
Concluding Thoughts on Adolescents
Chapter 7: Aging and Services for the Older Adult
The Aging of America: Changing Demographics
Old and Old-Old: A Developmental Perspective
Successful Aging
Current Issues Affecting Older Adults and the Role of the Human Service
Practice Settings Serving Older Adults
Special Populations
Concluding Thoughts on Services for Older Adults
Chapter 8: Mental Health and Mental Illness
The History of Mental Illness: Perceptions and Treatment
Common Mental Illnesses and Clinical Issues
Mental Health Practice Settings and Counseling Interventions
Mental Illness and Special Populations
Current Legislation Affecting Access to Mental Health Services
Concluding Thoughts on Mental Health and Mental Illness
Chapter 9: Homelessness
The Nature of Homelessness: A Snapshot of Homelessness in America
History of Homelessness in the United States
The Contemporary Picture of Homelessness: The Rise of Single-Parent Families
Current Policies and Legislation
The Role of the Human Service Professional: Working with the Homeless
Concluding Thoughts on Homelessness
Chapter 10: Healthcare and Hospice
Human Services in Hospitals
The Hospice Movement
The Role of the Hospice Human Services Worker
Death and Dying: Effective Bereavement Counseling
Multicultural Issues
Ethical Dilemmas in Hospice Care
Concluding Thoughts on Human Services in Hospice Settings
Chapter 11: Substance Abuse and Treatment
History of the Substance Abuse Practice Setting
History of Use and Early Treatment Efforts within the United States
The Rise of Modern Addiction Treatment in the United States
Demographics, Prevalence, and Usage Patterns
Defining Terms and Concepts
Theoretical Models of Use and Abuse
Types of Substances Abused
Common Psychosocial Issues and the Role of the Human Service Professional
Generalist Practice Interventions
Cultural Sensitivity
Defining Treatment Goals
Mode of Service Delivery
Treatment Modalities
Stages of Recovery
Relapse Prevention
Common Treatment Settings
Concluding Thoughts on Substance Abuse
Chapter 12: Human Services in the Schools
School Social Work
School Counseling
School Psychologists
Common Issues and Effective Responses by Human Services Personnel
Concluding Thoughts on Human Services in the Schools
Chapter 13: Faith-Based Agencies
Faith-Based versus Secular Organizations
Federal Faith-Based Legislation
Methods of Practice in Faith-Based Agencies
Faith-Based Agencies: Services and Intervention Strategies
Concluding Thoughts on Faith-Based Human Services Agencies
Chapter 14: Violence, Victim Advocacy, and Corrections
Intimate Partner Violence
Sexual Assault
Victims of Violent Crime
Perpetrators of Crime
Human Services in Prison Settings
Concluding Thoughts on Forensic Human Services
Part Three: Macro Practice, International Human Services, and Future Considerations
Chapter 15: Macro Practice and International Human Services
Why Macro Practice?
At-risk and Oppressed Populations
A Human Rights Framework: Inalienable Rights for All Human Beings
Mobilizing for Change: Shared Goals of Effective Macro Practice Techniques
The Global Community: International Human Services
Female Genital Mutilation
Human Sex Trafficking
Street Children
Child Labor and Economic Injustice
Genocide and Rape as a Weapon of War
Macro Practice in Action
About the Author :
Michelle E. Martin is a professor in Dominican University’s Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) Michelle is a licensed social worker and has held a Type 73 certificate for school social work. She is currently enrolled in a doctoral program in public policy at the University of Bristol in England, where she is ABD and currently working on her dissertation. Her research is focused on forced migration and refugees in protracted situations. Michelle has over 25 years of experience in the human service field having worked in a variety of practice settings, including adolescent residential, child welfare, victim advocacy, hospice, school social work, and refugee resettlement. Michelle teaches courses in social work practice, field practicum, and domestic and global policy, and currently serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Global Social Work Practice. Michelle’s research interests include comparative social welfare policy, human service practice and policy intersect, and the plight of refugees, including protracted refugees. Michelle lives in Wheaton with her 14-year old son, Xander, and their Golden Retriever, Sawyer.
