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Social Work Speaks: National Association of Social Workers Policy Statements, 2003-2006 (Social Work Speaks: National Association of Social Workers Policy Statements)
Social Work Speaks National Association of Social Workers Policy Statements 20032006 - Social Work Speaks: National Association of Social Workers Policy Statements Author:National Association of Social Workers Social Work Speaks, Sixth Edition presents, in one comprehensive and unabridged collection, the policy statements adopted by the NASW Delegate Assembly in August 2002. The Delegate Assembly, NASWs key policy-making body, meets every three years. Social Work Speaks is the result of their systematic approach to policy development and guides ... more »NASWs advocacy efforts in social policy. Social Work Speaks, Sixth Edition is an unrivaled reference tool that represents the collective thinking of thousands of experienced social work practitioners from all fields of practice. For social work policymakers, educators, students, and individuals, this user-friendly volume can assist in developing organizational responses to policy issues, conducting policy analysis and study, and working in political action coalitions. Arranged for easy reference, Social Work Speaks, Sixth Edition is organized alphabetically and by topic area. Readers will find policy statements covering the full range of contemporary social issues, from Adolescent Health to Youth Suicide. In this latest edition, 21 new statements were added to address current issues such as capital punishment, foster care and adoption, rural social work, school violence, sovereignty and health of indigenous peoples, and more. Social Work Speaks, Sixth Edition is a first-rate introductory social policy text that will spark dynamic and valuable debates on public policy and the role of social work in affecting social change. For usefulness, study, and professional value, Social Work Speaks, Sixth Edition is unmatched and should be on every social workers bookshelf! Special Features
More than 60 policy statements grouped under 17 topic areas
21 new policy statements
Background, issue statement, policy statement, and references for each statement
Complete legislative history at the end of each policy statement
New segment of statements dealing with intraprofessional issues« less