{"product_id":"social-work-practice-with-african-americans-in-urban-environments","title":"Social Work Practice with African Americans in Urban Environments","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Social Work Practice with African Americans in Urban Environments (Paperback, 488 pages) – Springer Publishing Company, 2015. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe experiences of African Americans in urban communities are distinct from those of other ethnic groups, and to be truly understood require an in-depth appreciation of the interface between micro- and macro-level factors. This sweeping text, an outgrowth of a groundbreaking urban social work curriculum, focuses exclusively on the African American experience through field education, community engagement, and practice. It presents a framework for urban social work practice that encompasses a deep understanding of the challenges faced by this community. From a perspective based on empowerment, strengths, resilience, cultural competence, and multiculturalism, the book delivers proven strategies for social work practice with the urban African American population. It facilitates the development of creative thinking skills and the ability to \"meet people where they are\" skills that are often necessary for true transformation to take root.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book describes an overarching framework for understanding and practicing urban social work, including definitions and theories that have critical implications for working with people in such communities. It encompasses the contributions of African American pioneers regarding a response to such challenges as poverty, oppression, and racism. Focusing on the theory, practice, and policy aspects of urban social work, the book examines specific subsets of the urban African American population including children, adults, families, and older adults. It addresses the challenges of urban social work in relation to public health, health, and mental health; substance abuse; criminal justice; and violence prevention. Additionally, the book discusses how to navigate the urban built environment and the intersection between African Americans and other diverse groups. Chapters include outcome measures of effectiveness, case studies, review questions, suggested activities, and supplemental readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKEY FEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFills a void in the literature on urban social work practice with African Americans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents the outgrowth of a renowned urban curriculum, field education, research, community engagement, and practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFulfills the requirements of the CSWE in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards regarding diversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynthesizes micro, mezzo, and macro content in each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides contributions from African American pioneers in urban social work practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccompanying Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint Slides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \n\n                                         Editorial Reviews                   About the Author   \u003cp\u003eRhonda Wells-Wilbon, DSW, LICSW, LCSW-C is a tenured Associate Professor and former Chair, Masters of Social Work Program, she currently serves as a faculty member in the PhD Program, School of Social Work, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD. She is founder and CEO of Asili Consultants LLC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnna R. McPhatter, PhD, LCSW is Dean and Professor, School of Social Work, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHalaevalu F.O. Vakalahi, PhD is Professor and Associate Dean, School of Social Work, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD.\u003c\/p\u003e                                           ","brand":"Rhonda Wells-Wilbon DSW MSW LICSW LCSW-C, Anna R. McPhatter PhD LCSW, Halaevalu F.O. Vakalahi PhD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46068877721834,"sku":"9780826130747","price":53.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/81GpZPvgqAL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781188140","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/social-work-practice-with-african-americans-in-urban-environments","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}