The Working Definition of Social Work Practice: Does it Work?

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 366-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald R. Leslie ◽  
Rosemary Cassano
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Working Definition ◽  
Definition Of

A New Working Definition of Social Work Practice: A Turtle's View

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 400-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce Bidgood ◽  
Michael J. Holosko ◽  
Laura E. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Working Definition ◽  
Definition Of

Sexuality Social Justice and Social Work: Implications for Social Work Education

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayleen Galarza ◽  
Becky Anthony
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Working Definition ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Work Education ◽  
Future Practice

This article focuses on reviewing the existing peer- reviewed literature to offer a working definition of the term sexuality social justice and explore how sexuality social justice is currently understood and applied in social work education. The authors recommend that given the recent increased visibility and discussion of sexuality- related issues in society, it is imperative for social workers to apply a social justice lens when addressing sexuality issues in bachelor's- level programs and classrooms. Given the limited studies and literature that are focused specifically on the topic of sexuality social justice as applied to social work practice as well as on undergraduate social work education, implications for future practice and education are presented and elaborated on.

Financial capabilities development: essential discourse in social work

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (10) ◽  
pp. 1234-1246
Author(s):  
Lambert K. Engelbrecht ◽  
Abigail Ornellas
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Vulnerable Households ◽  
Definition Of

Purpose Within a neoliberal environment, financial vulnerability of households has become an increasing challenge and there is a requirement of financial literacy education, a necessary activity to facilitate sustainable development and well-being. However, this is seldom a mainstream discourse in social work deliberations. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach First, introducing the neoliberal impact on financial well-being and capability for vulnerable households, the authors’ postulation is substantiated on a seven-point argument. The contexts of financially vulnerable households are sketched. Second, a conceptualisation of financial literacy is offered, and third, perspectives on and approaches to financial literacy as a fundamental capability are presented. This is followed by a theoretical foundation of community education as a practice model in social work to develop financial capabilities. In the fifth place, prevailing practices of Financial Capabilities Development (FCD) programmes are offered. Subsequently, the implications of a neoliberal environment for social work practice are examined. Findings The revised global definition of social work encourages the profession to understand and address the structural causes of social problems through collective interventions. As a response, it is argued that community education towards FCD of vulnerable households within a neoliberal environment should be an essential discourse in social development. Originality/value The authors reflect on the significance of FCD, highlighting its contribution towards human security and sustainable development. Although this paper draws on Southern African contexts, the discourse finds resonance in other contexts across the world.

scholarly journals Pakiwaitara - social work sense for supervision

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 25-31
Author(s):  
Jacquelyn Elkington
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Social Service ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Dominant Culture ◽  
Social Service Delivery ◽  
Values And Beliefs ◽  
Definition Of

Pakiwaitara (Elkington, 2001) came about as a gap identified in social service delivery between western, middle class, dominant culture and the healing of Māori whānau in crisis. While education has responded to this gap by offering bicultural training, ensuring more Māori components within degree programmes, etc, social services statistics are still high for Māori and indigenous peoples. It has helped to shift the definition of cultural supervision to inside the definition of specialised professional supervision (Elkington, 2014), but now continued invisibility of values and beliefs, particularly that of Tauiwi, exacerbate the problem. The challenge must still be asserted so that same-culture practitioners are strengthened in same-culture social work practice (eg, by Māori, for Māori), and to avoid when possible, or otherwise by choice, white dominant-culture practice, for all-and-every-culture social work practice (eg, by Pākehā, for everyone).

Psychoeducation

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Coping Skills ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Professional Values ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Education Support ◽  
And Coping

Psychoeducation, which describes a range of direct interventions that are focused on participants' education, support, and coping skills development, has become extremely popular in social work practice since the 1970s. Such programs are delivered in many service settings and with many types of client populations. This article includes a definition of the term, a review of its origins in social work practice, its range of applications, the practice theories, and professional values from which it draws, and a review of the research evidence for its utility.

Conclusion

2018 ◽  
pp. 205-208
Author(s):  
Deanna Edwards ◽  
Kate Parkinson
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Risk Averse ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Uk

This concluding chapter argues for the potential of family group conferences (FGCs) to lead to positive outcomes for families in a diverse range of social work practice areas. The research and evidence base, while patchy, is clear on this. Policy makers, practitioners, and advocates of the FGC process have a responsibility to ensure that the practice does not become marginalised by austerity measures and increasingly risk-averse practice contexts. After all FGCs not only embody the key principles of key social work legislation and policy in the UK but also the values of social work practice. Indeed, the principles of FGCs are clearly aligned to the International Federation of Social Work definition of social work and the model provides the opportunity for local authorities to become increasingly reflective of the holistic approach to social work practice.

A sampling of international practice variations

2005 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 553-567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Norman ◽  
Heather Hintze
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Practice Parameters ◽  
Travail Social ◽  
Trabajo Social ◽  
Practice Variations ◽  
Definition Of

Across the globe, social workers generally share common values and purposes, yet the focus of activities and practice parameters vary greatly. In an exploratory study, a survey of international practitioners revealed variable definitions of practice. The recent joint IASSW and IFSW definition of social work practice would likely help specific countries to clarify practice descriptions while promoting a more unified voice in social work efforts worldwide. French À travers le monde, les travailleurs sociaux partagent en général des valeurs et des buts communs. Pourtant, le centre des activités et les paramètres de pratique varient énormément. Les résultats de cette étude exploratoire des travailleurs sociaux internationaux indiquent qu'il existe des définitions variables de la pratique. La définition récente de la pratique en travail social conçue par AIETS et FITS pourrait aider des pays spécifiques à élaborer des descriptions de pratique particulières tout en favorisant une voix plus unifiée pour le travail social à travers le monde. Spanish A través del mundo, los trabajadores sociales generalmente comparten valores comunes y propósitos, aún cuando el enfoque de las actividades y los parámetros de la práctica varían enormemente. En un estudio exploratorio, una encuesta internacional de practicantes reveló definiciones diferentes de la práctica. La reciente definición común de la práctica del trabajo social por parte de organismos como la IASSW y la IFSW ayudarían bastante para que países específicos clarificasen las descripciones de la práctica; y así mismo a promover una voz más unificada en los esfuerzos del trabajo social a nivel mundial.

TRANSFORMING SOCIAL WORK IN ZIMBABWE FROM SOCIAL CONTROL TO SOCIAL CHANGE

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-219
Author(s):  
Tawanda Masuka
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Control ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Third World ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Work Education

The quest for relevance of social work in Third world countries in the context of mounting socio-economic challenges has necessitated the need to consider transforming social work from social control to social change. Prominent social work academics and practitioners have argued in support of the need for such transformation. This article analyses this transition in the context of the new global definition of social work and how its various aspects can be applied in transforming social work education and practice in Zimbabwe. Key conclusions are that, social work curriculum be re-oriented toward the developmental social work thrust, advocacy and indigenous knowledge be integrated into social work practice.

Representations of Women Subjected to Violence: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Study Guides in Social Work

Affilia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-104
Author(s):  
Helena Hoppstadius
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
Study Guides ◽  
Victims Of Violence ◽  
Definition Of

The Swedish government’s efforts to meet the needs of women subjected to violence have intensified since 2007 when it adopted an Action Plan for combating men’s violence against women. The aim of this study was to analyze how women are discursively framed from an intersectional perspective in five of the Action Plan’s study guides. A critical discourse analysis revealed three overall discourses. First, women are divided into various categories, which is likely to lead to an understanding that it is specific groups of women that become victims of violence. Second, women are framed in a heteronormative and a gender-equal context. This neglects nonheterosexual violence and underlines the otherness of ethnically categorized women. Third, the definition of women as agents stresses both their responsibility and their lack of agency. The absence of an intersectional analysis risks an interpretation in social work practice that some social division have a greater impact on violence in some specific groups of women. When women’s individual situation and needs are not taken into account, women risk being given inadequate help and support, which might put victims of violence in danger.

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