School Social Work: Practice, Policy, and Research
Author Description
School Social Work: Practice, Policy, and Research has been a foundational guide to the profession for over 40 years. Featuring 30 readings divided into five parts, this best-selling text reflects the many ways that school social work practice impacts academic, behavioral, and social outcomes for both youths and the broader school community. The essays include selections from both pioneers in the field and newcomers who address the remarkable changes and growing complexities of the profession.The ninth edition of School Social Work features a stronger focus on evidence informed practice and adds substantial new content related to antiracist practice and trauma-informed care. It retains the holistic model of school social work practice that has informed all previous editions of this cornerstone text, making it a relevant and vital resource for today's practitioners and students as schools grapple with how to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the evolving role of school social work in addressing the complex academic, behavioral, and social needs of students within contemporary educational environments. The authors, Carol Rippey Massat, Michael S. Kelly, and Robert Constable, synthesize decades of professional experience and academic research to provide a comprehensive framework for practice. By integrating historical context with modern challenges, the book argues for a holistic approach that balances clinical intervention with systemic policy advocacy.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A collection of 30 curated readings covering the history and development of the school social work profession.
- Methodologies for implementing evidence informed practice within diverse school settings.
- New instructional content focused on antiracist practice and trauma-informed care strategies.
- Analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student outcomes and school community stability.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators recognize this volume as a foundational text that has maintained its relevance for over four decades. Practitioners frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a vital resource for both graduate students and established professionals in the field.
Page Count:
1242
Publication Date:
2021-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0197530400
ISBN-13:
9780197530405
Psychology
Public Policy
Sociology
Family & Consumer Sciences
Social Work
Education
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