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SAGE Guide to Social Work Careers
Your Journey to Advocacy

  • Melissa Bird - Portland State University, Portland, OR, USA


July 2018 | 136 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

The SAGE Guide to Social Work Careers presents first-hand stories from practitioners to help inform, inspire, and guide students to become advocates for social justice issues. With a unique focus on advocacy and social justice, the book covers fundamentals of the social work profession—from coalition building to advocacy engagement and stakeholder outreach—across a range of practice areas, such as mental health, substance abuse, and criminal justice. Students in BSW and MSW programs will gain practical knowledge that will prepare them to successfully navigate their way to a rewarding career.

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Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession, Second Edition: Takes students to the roots of the social work profession by covering its history, practice settings, and career paths within a unique advocacy framework. Bundle the SAGE Career Guide to Social Work Careers with Introduction to Social Work using bundle ISBN 978-1-5443-3029-7.

 
Preface
 
Acknowledgments
 
About the Author
 
Chapter 1. Follow Your Passion, Not Just a Path
References

 
 
Chapter 2. Poverty
Stories From the Profession

 
Job Descriptions From the Field of Poverty Advocacy

 
Advocacy for Poverty: Policy Examples

 
References

 
 
Chapter 3. Child Welfare
Stories From the Profession

 
Job Descriptions From the Field of Child Welfare Advocacy

 
Advocacy for Child Welfare: Policy Examples

 
Reference

 
 
Chapter 4. Health Care
Stories From the Profession

 
Job Descriptions From the Field of Health Care Advocacy

 
Advocacy for Health Care: Policy Examples

 
References

 
 
Chapter 5. Disability
Stories From the Profession

 
Job Descriptions From the Field of Disability Advocacy

 
Advocacy for Disability: Policy Examples

 
References

 
 
Chapter 6. Mental Health
Stories From the Profession

 
Job Descriptions From the Field of Mental Health

 
Advocacy for Mental Health: Policy Examples

 
References

 
 
Chapter 7. Substance Abuse
Stories From the Profession

 
Job Descriptions From the Field of Substance Abuse Advocacy

 
Advocacy for Substance Abuse: Policy Examples

 
Reference

 
 
Chapter 8. Aging
Stories From the Profession

 
Job Descriptions From the Field of Aging Advocacy

 
Advocacy for Aging: Policy Examples

 
References

 
Maryann Martindale
Chapter 9. Criminal Justice
Stories From the Profession

Sonya Martinez
Job Descriptions From the Field of Criminal Justice Advocacy

Beth Davenport
Advocacy for Criminal Justice: Policy Examples

Kathryn Rehner
References

Kristie Holmes
Angela Henderson
Chapter 10. Advice for Moving Forward
Background and Résumé Building

Tasha Perdue
Getting the Interview

Troy Anderson
The Interview

Gretchen Whitt
Now What?

 
Final Words From the Author

 

“This is a very exciting text. The author shares her enthusiasm for policy advocacy and gives many practical examples of how to make a career in this field"

Samuel Gioia
Portland State University

“I like this book because of the stories and the layout. It is a nice balance of theory and practice. I find the book to be ‘friendly’ for first and second year students.”

Shane Whalley
The University of Texas at Austin

Perfect for the class!

Professor Mark Alan Howard
Benedictine - Mesa Campus, Benedictine University
August 8, 2023

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ISBN: 9781544324715
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