Empowerment Approach to Social Work Practice: Building the Beloved Community 2nd edn

Book Details:

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• ISBN: 9788131612712

• Language: English

• Binding: Hardcover

• Pages: 538

• Publication Year: 2022

About the Book:

Originally published in 1994, this influential work has been hailed as a cutting-edge, theory-driven report from the front lines of the battle for social justice. With both clinical and community-oriented perspectives, the book is presented from a global viewpoint, offering real-world insight into the empowerment process. Featuring voices of clients themselves, along with reports from prominent social work educators, the book provides a unique and human-centered approach to social work practice.

The new edition places a stronger emphasis on practical, 'how-to' skills aimed at empowering individuals, while also stressing the importance of multiculturalism in the practice of social work. A key addition to this edition is a new chapter that addresses worldwide issues of oppression, including the abuse of women and children and the neglect of the mentally ill, offering a timely and critical reflection on these global challenges.

Covering a wide range of topics, from the history of oppression to the ecological perspectives on coping, this book provides comprehensive guidance for practitioners and students. It examines various approaches to empowerment, including individual and family empowerment, as well as group and community-based approaches. The book also explores the global dimension of empowerment, emphasizing social and economic justice for all.

This work is invaluable to social work professionals, educators, and students, offering a practical and insightful approach to empowerment in social justice work across different populations and cultures.