Empowerment Series: Direct Social Work Practice, 11th Edition

By Dean Hepworth, Pa Der Vang, Joan Blakey, Craig Schwalbe, Caroline Evans Considered the profession's ideal learning resource, DIRECT SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE: THEORY AND SKILLS, Eleventh Edition, prepares you for effective real-world practice. Packed with case examples, illustrations and relevant learning experiences from the authors and other social work practitioners, the text integrates the major theories and skills needed for contemporary direct social work practice. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, the Eleventh Edition is completely up to date, exploring evolving ethical and practice challenges, the impact of COVID-19, implications of electronic service delivery, social injustice, Black Lives Matter and other issues related to racial inequity. In addition, the authors have carefully revised the text to incorporate gender-neutral language and explore key structural implications affecting clients and practice. The text thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). As you're preparing to practice social work in today's complex world, this trusted text is an ideal resource to equip you for exam and career success. Product Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cengage Learning Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2022 Edition ‏ : ‎ 11th Language ‏ : ‎ English ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0357630599 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0357630594 Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 year and up