SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE: Expanding Scope and Challenges

Book Details

• Author: C.P. Singh and Vanita Dhingra (Eds.)

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2019

• ISBN: 9788131610855

• Pages: 277

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

Over the past few decades, social work education in India has undergone significant changes, with a remarkable increase in the number of institutions offering training and teaching. However, this expansion has brought about challenges for social work practitioners in enriching the practical aspects of social work education, which remains at the heart of the profession.

This volume compiles essays addressing various facets of social work practice, spanning from individual to family, community, and society as a whole. The contributors have provided in-depth analyses of theoretical concepts, accompanied by practical insights relevant to today’s social realities. This book explores the necessity of social work intervention, which is increasingly recognized as crucial for human development programs, as acknowledged by international organizations such as the UN, WHO, and UNICEF.

The authors highlight how social work has moved beyond helping individuals and families to becoming a vital force in diverse sectors like industry, health agencies, and multinational corporations. This book provides foundational knowledge for social work practitioners, helping them build on their expertise to navigate real-world challenges.

Contents:

• Part I: Social Work Practice in Life Situations and Field Realities

  • Social Work Practice: Scope and Challenges

  • Women Empowerment: A Social Work Challenge

  • Social Work Intervention in Re-establishing Social Functioning of a Psychoneurotic

  • CSR and Social Work Practice: New Perspectives, Opportunities and Challenges

  • Environmental Impact Assessment of Coal Mining in Meghalaya

• Part II: Social Work Practice in Mental Health and Family Conflict

  • Do Spiritual Beliefs Foretell Better Abstinence Periods Among Persons with Alcohol Dependence?

  • Exploring Positive Stress in Academic Settings

  • Impact of Marital Conflicts and Family Breakdown on Couples’ Well-being

• Part III: Social Work Practice with Women and Children

  • Child Care and Protection: Challenges for Social Work Practice

  • Child Labour in Informal Sector: Social Work Intervention

  • Sexual Abuse and Adolescent Girls: Rural Delhi Experience

  • Empowering Parents Through Standardized Parenting Styles

• Part IV: Social Work Methods and Practice

  • Implication of Social Work in Poverty Reduction in India

  • Criminal Justice System and Social Work Practice in India

  • Social Work Practice in Industry

  • Food Insecurity Among the Homeless in Delhi

This collection offers valuable perspectives for both students and professionals in social work, equipping them with the necessary tools to navigate and address the evolving needs of society.