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SAGE Guide to Social Work Careers: Your Journey to Advocacy

SAGE Guide to Social Work Careers: Your Journey to Advocacy


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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. Bundle and Save

Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Chapter 1. Follow Your Passion, Not Just a Path References Chapter 2. Poverty Stories From the Profession Job Descriptions From the Field of Poverty Advocacy Advocacy for Poverty: Policy Examples References Chapter 3. Child Welfare Stories From the Profession Job Descriptions From the Field of Child Welfare Advocacy Advocacy for Child Welfare: Policy Examples Reference Chapter 4. Health Care Stories From the Profession Job Descriptions From the Field of Health Care Advocacy Advocacy for Health Care: Policy Examples References Chapter 5. Disability Stories From the Profession Job Descriptions From the Field of Disability Advocacy Advocacy for Disability: Policy Examples References Chapter 6. Mental Health Stories From the Profession Job Descriptions From the Field of Mental Health Advocacy for Mental Health: Policy Examples References Chapter 7. Substance Abuse Stories From the Profession Job Descriptions From the Field of Substance Abuse Advocacy Advocacy for Substance Abuse: Policy Examples Reference Chapter 8. Aging Stories From the Profession Job Descriptions From the Field of Aging Advocacy Advocacy for Aging: Policy Examples References Chapter 9. Criminal Justice - Maryann Martindale Stories From the Profession - Sonya Martinez Job Descriptions From the Field of Criminal Justice Advocacy - Beth Davenport Advocacy for Criminal Justice: Policy Examples - Kathryn Rehner References - Kristie Holmes Chapter 10. Advice for Moving Forward - Angela Henderson Background and Résumé Building - Tasha Perdue Getting the Interview - Troy Anderson The Interview - Gretchen Whitt Now What? Final Words From the Author

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"This is a very exciting text. The author shares her enthusiasm for policy advocacy and gives many practical examples of how to make a career in this field" "I like this book because of the stories and the layout. It is a nice balance of theory and practice. I find the book to be ‘friendly’ for first and second year students."


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781544324708
  • Publisher: Sage Publications Inc Ebooks
  • Publisher Imprint: SAGE Publications Inc
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Your Journey to Advocacy
  • ISBN-10: 1544324707
  • Publisher Date: 08 Mar 2018
  • Binding: Digital download and online
  • No of Pages: 136


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