Beschreibung:
The second edition of Policy Practice for Social Workers introduces the concept of policy practice in social work settings and illustrates how significant policy change may be achieved at a local community, state, and national level.
Acknowledgments I. Policy Practice Then and Now 1. Defining Policy Practice in Social Work 2. Examining Social Welfare History 3. Doing Policy Practice within an Ethic of Care Framework 4. Making Policy: Politics, Economics, and Policy Practice II. Policy Practice Skills 5. Developing an Ethical Policy Practice 6. Analyzing Social Problems and Social Welfare Policies from An Ethic of Care Perspective 7. Working with the Media and Shaping Public Opinion 8. Influencing Government Action: The Legislative Process, Interest Groups, and Lobbying 9.Building a Coalition to Create Change 10. Campaigning 11. Evaluating Policy: Implementation and Outcomes 12. Building an Equitable Future