About the Book

Social Work for Sociologists introduces important frameworks, concepts, models, and skills from social work that will help sociologists as they plan their human service careers and will prepare them to tackle social problems with practical solutions. 

Contents

Introduction-Kate van Heugten, Anita Gibbs

 Key Frameworks, Ethics, and Values

 1.         Overview of the Historical and Contextual Development of Sociology and Social Work-Kate van Heugten, Anita Gibbs

2.         Key Social Work Frameworks for Sociologists-Anita Gibbs, Kate van Heugten

3.         Key Values, Ethics, and Skills for Working with People-Kate van Heugten, Anita Gibbs

 Application of Social Work Frameworks to Practice with Families, Organizations, and Communities

4.         Moving from Risk to Safety: Work with Children and Families in Child Welfare Contexts-Emily Keddell, Tony Stanley

5.         Working with Groups: Group Work with Young Pacific Islands People-Patrick Vakaoti

6.         Bicultural Practice: Beyond Mere Tokenism-Anaru Eketone, Shayne Walker

7.         Analyzing and Solving Social Problems-Anita Gibbs

8.         Stress and Violence in the Workplace: Theory and Practice-Kate van Heugten, Cathryne L. Schmitz

9.         Facilitating Research Mindedness in a Sociology Research Internship Course-Martin Tolich

Conclusion-Anita Gibbs, Kate van Heugten

About the Author / Editor

Kate van Heugten is associate professor in human services and social work at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.