Handbook of Policy Practice

By IRA C Colby

All social work practice is regulated by social policies. Professionals, however, cannot arbitrarily select which policy to follow in any circumstance. Knowing what comprises a given policy is essential, but equally important is understanding how to amend a policy by applying unique skills that reflect the social work profession's shared values and beliefs. Recognizing that a series of interdependent social policies govern every aspect of social work in both nonprofit and public organizations, this practice-specific textbook focuses on influencing social policies in an agency setting or through formal governmental processes. Purposefully, the Handbook also relies on information comes from the digital world; using the web as a primary source builds on the social work profession's long-held belief to "begin where the client is." Using the links to the various data and citation sources, readers will learn to identify and discern the features of a valid web site. As a whole, The Handbook of Policy Practice is an essential resource for all BSW and MSW students.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190858826
• ISBN13: 9780190858827
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"