Integrated Social Work Practice

Social work practice is broadly interpreted to refer to the application of intentionally designed social work intervention programs to problems of societal or interpersonal importance. Interventions include behaviour analysis, and therapy, psychotherapy or counseling with individuals, case management: education, supervision, practice involving couples, families, or small groups, advocacy, community practice, organizational management and the evaluation of social policies. The subject area of integrated social work practice examines practice theories and models with individuals, families, groups, communities, organizations and human service systems. It identifies and builds evidence-based skills to create change in multiple levels of social work practice. It also deals with the empirical research concerning the assessment methods and outcomes of social work practice.

This publication gives an introduction to social work practice. It works towards creating an understanding about social work and social workforce development. A select model study about social workforce in health sector is done. Select area study of integrated social work is also undertaken. Select case studies of social welfare charity organizations are done. This book works towards creating an understanding about protecting and promoting women and children in social work. It covers areas like, social work with senior citizens and families and social work for tribal population and tribal area development. This book will prove useful to students, researchers, academicians and teachers.