Social Work in Schools: Principles and Practice

Social Work in Schools: Principles and Practice
ISBN-10
1593855788
ISBN-13
9781593855789
Category
Social Science
Pages
318
Language
English
Published
2008-01-01
Publisher
Guilford Press
Author
Linda Openshaw

Description

This accessible and authoritative text gives social workers the tools they need for effective and ethical practice in school settings. Readers learn practical skills for observation, assessment, intervention, and research that will enable them to respond to the needs of diverse students from preschool through the secondary grades. The book presents strategies for dealing with particular problems, such as violence, trauma, parental absence, substance abuse, bereavement, and mental health concerns. Also reviewed are developmental issues that can interfere with school success. Specific guidelines for implementing interventions, including group work, are provided. Student-friendly features include many concrete examples; study and discussion questions; and reproducible letters, forms, and checklists.

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