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African American Children and Families in Child Welfare
written by Ramona Denby Brinson, fl. 2013; presented by Carla M. Curtis (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2013), 264 page(s)
This text proposes corrective action to improve the institutional care of African American children and their families, calling attention to the specific needs of this population and the historical, social, and political factors that have shaped its experience within the child welfare system. The authors critique...
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written by Ramona Denby Brinson, fl. 2013; presented by Carla M. Curtis (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2013), 264 page(s)
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This text proposes corrective action to improve the institutional care of African American children and their families, calling attention to the specific needs of this population and the historical, social, and political factors that have shaped its experience within the child welfare system. The authors critique policy and research and suggest culturally targeted program and policy responses for more positive outcomes.
Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Ramona Denby Brinson, fl. 2013, Carla M. Curtis
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Topic / Theme
Parents, Family, Welfare and public relief, Children, Black community, Social work, Mezzo
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Copyright © 2013 by Columbia University Press. All Rights Reserved. Reproduced by permission of Columbia University Press.
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African Americans and Depression: Signs, Awareness, Treatment, and Interventions
presented by Pamela P. Martin, fl. 2011, Lani V. Jones, fl. 2009 and Julia F. Hastings, fl. 2008 (Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 132 page(s)
Depression does not discriminate, and yet the ways in which people and communities view and react to depression differ. The unique experiences of African Americans are often taken into account when examining other topics of interest, but mental health in general is often overlooked. African Americans and Depressio...
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presented by Pamela P. Martin, fl. 2011, Lani V. Jones, fl. 2009 and Julia F. Hastings, fl. 2008 (Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 132 page(s)
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Depression does not discriminate, and yet the ways in which people and communities view and react to depression differ. The unique experiences of African Americans are often taken into account when examining other topics of interest, but mental health in general is often overlooked. African Americans and Depression helps to uncover the realities of depression among African Americans, and the various ways in which sufferers and their families addr...
Depression does not discriminate, and yet the ways in which people and communities view and react to depression differ. The unique experiences of African Americans are often taken into account when examining other topics of interest, but mental health in general is often overlooked. African Americans and Depression helps to uncover the realities of depression among African Americans, and the various ways in which sufferers and their families address, or don’t address, it. The authors provide guidance for understanding the illness, suggestions on how to heal and recover holistically, and pathways for getting help. With a primary focus on the psychological and medical needs of African Americans, the authors explore and offer an overview of clinical depression among African Americans, discuss the signs of and cultural myths surrounding clinical depression, outline the mental health help-seeking process for African Americans, and suggest potential barriers and strategies for healing. Further, they discuss community-based interventions and innovations in service programs. Lastly, the authors offer insight on mental health and health policy in the United States care systems. Including firsthand accounts from sufferers and families, this work will aid readers to better understand depression and how and where to find help.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Pamela P. Martin, fl. 2011, Lani V. Jones, fl. 2009, Julia F. Hastings, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Topic / Theme
Mental health treatments, Mental depression, African-Americans, Macro
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Copyright © 2015 by Rowman & Littlefield
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Baby Boomers of Color
presented by Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2014), 292 page(s)
Because researchers often treat baby boomers of color as belonging to one group, quality data on the individual status of specific racial populations is lacking, leading to insufficiently designed programs, policies, and services. The absence of data is a testament to the invisibility of baby boomers of color in s...
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presented by Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2014), 292 page(s)
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Because researchers often treat baby boomers of color as belonging to one group, quality data on the individual status of specific racial populations is lacking, leading to insufficiently designed programs, policies, and services. The absence of data is a testament to the invisibility of baby boomers of color in society and deeply affects the practice of social work and other helping professions that require culturally sensitive approaches. Melvi...
Because researchers often treat baby boomers of color as belonging to one group, quality data on the individual status of specific racial populations is lacking, leading to insufficiently designed programs, policies, and services. The absence of data is a testament to the invisibility of baby boomers of color in society and deeply affects the practice of social work and other helping professions that require culturally sensitive approaches. Melvin Delgado rectifies this injustice by providing a comprehensive portrait of the status and unique assets of boomers of color. Using specific data, he grounds an understanding of boomers' financial, medical, and emotional needs within a historical, socioeconomic, cultural, and political context, resulting in tailored recommendations for meeting the challenges of a growing population. His research focuses on African American, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Native American older adults and addresses issues of financial security, employment stability, housing, and health care, which are often complicated by linguistic and cultural differences. Rather than treat baby boomers of color as a financial burden on society and its resources, Delgado recognizes their strengths and positive contributions to families and communities, resulting in an affirming and empowering approach to service.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Topic / Theme
Social work, Elderly people, Minority communities, Macro
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Beyond Caring Labor: To Provisioning Work
written by Elaine Porter, fl. 2006; presented by Stephanie Baker Collins, Marge Reitsma-Street, fl. 1989 and Sheila M. Neysmith (Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press, 2012, originally published 2012), 224 page(s)
Although women have long been members of the labour force, the proportion of domestic, caring, and community work they provide compared to men or the state has yet to decrease substantially. Beyond Caring Labour to Provisioning Work offers a powerful new framework for understanding women's work in a holistic sense...
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written by Elaine Porter, fl. 2006; presented by Stephanie Baker Collins, Marge Reitsma-Street, fl. 1989 and Sheila M. Neysmith (Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press, 2012, originally published 2012), 224 page(s)
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Although women have long been members of the labour force, the proportion of domestic, caring, and community work they provide compared to men or the state has yet to decrease substantially. Beyond Caring Labour to Provisioning Work offers a powerful new framework for understanding women's work in a holistic sense, acknowledging both their responsibilities in supporting others as well as their employment duties. Beyond Caring Labour to Provisioni...
Although women have long been members of the labour force, the proportion of domestic, caring, and community work they provide compared to men or the state has yet to decrease substantially. Beyond Caring Labour to Provisioning Work offers a powerful new framework for understanding women's work in a holistic sense, acknowledging both their responsibilities in supporting others as well as their employment duties. Beyond Caring Labour to Provisioning Work is based on a four-year, multi-site study of women who are members of contemporary community organizations. The authors reveal the complex ways in which these women define and value their own work, investigating what supports and constrains their individual and collective efforts. Calling on the state to assist more with citizens' provisioning responsibilities, Beyond Caring Labour to Provisioning Work provides an excellent basis for new discussions on equitable and sustainable public policies.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Elaine Porter, fl. 2006, Stephanie Baker Collins, Marge Reitsma-Street, fl. 1989, Sheila M. Neysmith
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Topic / Theme
Women in workforce, Work-life balance, Women, Macro
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The Black Power Movement and American Social Work
presented by Joyce M. Bell, fl. 2013 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2014), 256 page(s)
The Black Power movement has often been portrayed in history and popular culture as the quintessential 'bad boy' of modern black movement-making in America. Yet this impression misses the full extent of Black Power's contributions to U.S. society, especially in regard to black professionals in social work. Relying...
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presented by Joyce M. Bell, fl. 2013 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2014), 256 page(s)
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The Black Power movement has often been portrayed in history and popular culture as the quintessential 'bad boy' of modern black movement-making in America. Yet this impression misses the full extent of Black Power's contributions to U.S. society, especially in regard to black professionals in social work. Relying on extensive archival research and oral history interviews, Joyce M. Bell follows two groups of black social workers in the 1960s and...
The Black Power movement has often been portrayed in history and popular culture as the quintessential 'bad boy' of modern black movement-making in America. Yet this impression misses the full extent of Black Power's contributions to U.S. society, especially in regard to black professionals in social work. Relying on extensive archival research and oral history interviews, Joyce M. Bell follows two groups of black social workers in the 1960s and 1970s as they mobilized Black Power ideas, strategies, and tactics to change their national professional associations. Comparing black dissenters within the National Federation of Settlements (NFS), who fought for concessions from within their organization, and those within the National Conference on Social Welfare (NCSW), who ultimately adopted a separatist strategy, she shows how the Black Power influence was central to the creation and rise of black professional associations. She also provides a nuanced approach to studying race-based movements and offers a framework for understanding the role of social movements in shaping the non-state organizations of civil society.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Joyce M. Bell, fl. 2013
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Topic / Theme
Social activism and activists, Race relations, Race discrimination, Social workers, Social work, Black community, Civil rights, Macro
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Copyright © 2014 by Columbia University Press. All Rights Reserved. Reproduced by permission of Columbia University Press.
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California Series in Public Anthropology, Volume 39, Returned: Going and Coming in an Age of Deportation
written by Deborah A. Boehm, 1966-, in California Series in Public Anthropology, Volume 39 (Oakland, CA: University of California Press, 2016), 195 page(s)
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written by Deborah A. Boehm, 1966-, in California Series in Public Anthropology, Volume 39 (Oakland, CA: University of California Press, 2016), 195 page(s)
Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Deborah A. Boehm, 1966-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
University of California Press
Series
California Series in Public Anthropology
Topic / Theme
Immigrant life, Immigration laws, Immigration and emigration, Deportation, Mexican people, Macro
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Copyright © 2016 University of California Press
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Cambridge Companions to Management, Diversity at Work
edited by Arthur P. Brief, fl. 1968, in Cambridge Companions to Management (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2008, originally published 2008), 388 page(s)
What effects do racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination have on the functioning of organizations? Is there a way of managing organizations such that we can benefit both the members of traditionally disadvantaged groups and the organizations in which they work? Discrimination on the basis of race or gender...
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edited by Arthur P. Brief, fl. 1968, in Cambridge Companions to Management (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2008, originally published 2008), 388 page(s)
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What effects do racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination have on the functioning of organizations? Is there a way of managing organizations such that we can benefit both the members of traditionally disadvantaged groups and the organizations in which they work? Discrimination on the basis of race or gender, whether implicit or explicit, is still commonplace in many organizations. Organizational scholars have long been aware that diversity...
What effects do racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination have on the functioning of organizations? Is there a way of managing organizations such that we can benefit both the members of traditionally disadvantaged groups and the organizations in which they work? Discrimination on the basis of race or gender, whether implicit or explicit, is still commonplace in many organizations. Organizational scholars have long been aware that diversity leads to dysfunctional individual, group, and organizational outcomes. What is not well understood is precisely when and why such negative outcomes occur. In Diversity at Work, leading scholars in psychology, sociology, and management address these issues by presenting innovative theoretical ways of thinking about diversity in organizations. With each contribution challenging existing approaches to the study of organizational diversity, the book sets a demanding agenda for those seeking to create equality in the workplace.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Contributor
Arthur P. Brief, fl. 1968
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Series
Cambridge Companions to Management
Topic / Theme
Sexism, Racism, Organizational structure, Organizational behavior, Discrimination, Work environment, Diversity in the workplace, Macro
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Copyright © 2008 Cambridge University Press
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Clinical Social Work and Health Intervention, No. 3, Vol. 7, 2016, Clinical Social Work, No. 3, Vol. 7, 2016
edited by Peter G. Fedor-Freybergh, 1936- and Michael Olah, fl. 2010, in Clinical Social Work and Health Intervention, No. 3, Vol. 7, 2016 (Vienna, Vienna State: International Society of Applied Preventive Medicine i-gap, 2016, originally published 2016), 52 page(s)
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edited by Peter G. Fedor-Freybergh, 1936- and Michael Olah, fl. 2010, in Clinical Social Work and Health Intervention, No. 3, Vol. 7, 2016 (Vienna, Vienna State: International Society of Applied Preventive Medicine i-gap, 2016, originally published 2016), 52 page(s)
Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Periodical issue
Contributor
Peter G. Fedor-Freybergh, 1936-, Michael Olah, fl. 2010
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
International Society of Applied Preventive Medicine i-gap
Series
Clinical Social Work and Health Intervention
Topic / Theme
Refugees, Public health, Health care issues, Macro
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Copyright © 2016 CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK
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Cohabitation Nation?: Gender, Class, and the Remaking of Relationships
written by Amanda Jayne Miller, 1979- and Sharon Sassler, 1962- (Oakland, CA: University of California Press, 2017), 294 page(s)
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written by Amanda Jayne Miller, 1979- and Sharon Sassler, 1962- (Oakland, CA: University of California Press, 2017), 294 page(s)
Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Amanda Jayne Miller, 1979-, Sharon Sassler, 1962-
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
University of California Press
Topic / Theme
Cohabitating partners, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 University of California Press
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The Color of Social Policy
edited by Tricia B. Bent-Goodley, fl. 2003 and King E. Davis, fl. 2000 (Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education, 2004, originally published 2004), 264 page(s)
This painstakingly well-documented text researches multiple centuries of social policies aimed at the control of people of color in the United States from the earliest years of the republic to the present day. Beginning with the U.S. colonial period, three chapters provide the historical context for understanding...
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edited by Tricia B. Bent-Goodley, fl. 2003 and King E. Davis, fl. 2000 (Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education, 2004, originally published 2004), 264 page(s)
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This painstakingly well-documented text researches multiple centuries of social policies aimed at the control of people of color in the United States from the earliest years of the republic to the present day. Beginning with the U.S. colonial period, three chapters provide the historical context for understanding the nature of early decision-making processes that have created a racially divided country. These historical analyses of national and s...
This painstakingly well-documented text researches multiple centuries of social policies aimed at the control of people of color in the United States from the earliest years of the republic to the present day. Beginning with the U.S. colonial period, three chapters provide the historical context for understanding the nature of early decision-making processes that have created a racially divided country. These historical analyses of national and state legislation, executive orders, and court decisions trace the clear link between past and present social policies, as they inform social workers engaged in contemporary efforts toward more equitable social policies. Speaking to fundamental policy matters confronting all human service professions, nine contributing authors discuss specific dimensions of social policy formation wherein race is clearly identified as a key component for evaluating the underlying political motivations and the subsequent effects of policies on individuals of color. The chapters draw out common points of concern connecting people of color through carefully researched analyses of important social issues in health and mental health care, child welfare, domestic violence, juvenile and criminal justice, social security, and welfare reform. Contributing authors put forth a plan of action to bring social work practitioners and educators into a collective mode of action for change at the level of policy advocacy and development.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Contributor
Tricia B. Bent-Goodley, fl. 2003, King E. Davis, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Council on Social Work Education
Topic / Theme
Race discrimination, Social work, Social policy, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 CSWE Press
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