Social Work and Social Welfare : A Human Rights Foundation

Unique in its use of a human rights framework, Social Work and Social Welfare goes beyond American borders to examine U.S. government policies, including child welfare, social services, health care, and criminal justice, within a global context. Guided by the belief that forces from the global market and predominant political ideologies affect all social workers in their practice, the book addresses a wide range of relevant topics, including the refugee journey, the impact of new technologies, war trauma, environmental justice, and restorative justice. As a general textbook, the content is organised to follow outlines for basic, introductory, and more advanced courses examining social welfare programs, policies, and issues.