Connecting Policy to Practice in the Human Services
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Author Description
Connecting Policy To Practice In The Human Services Links Canadian Social Welfare Policy With Practice So That Students Can Understand The Impact Of Social Policies In The Human Services. The Text Provides An Overview Of What Social Policy Is And How It Is Developed, Identifying The Gapsbetween Policy And Practice And Exploring How To Improve The Connections Between The Two From A Social Justice Standpoint. Students Will Study Ways Of Analyzing And Contributing To Policies That Affect Front-line Practitioners And Service Users In Their Day-to-day Lives. They Will Also Learn Aboutthe Role Of Social Policy In Dealing With Some Of The Key Issues In Canadian Society.this Updated Edition Includes New And Expanded Material On Ideology And Neo-liberalism, Poverty And Inequality, Diversity, The Voluntary Sector, The Influence Of Social Media, And The Role Of Indigenous Knowledge In Making Social Policy.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the critical disconnect between social welfare policy and frontline practice, arguing that practitioners must actively engage in policy analysis to foster social justice. Dr. Brad McKenzie and the late Brian Wharf utilize their extensive academic backgrounds in social work to provide a framework for understanding how policy is formulated and implemented. The authors contend that by bridging the gap between legislative intent and service delivery, practitioners can better advocate for the needs of service users within the Canadian social welfare system.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the development and implementation of Canadian social welfare policies
- Frameworks for evaluating policy impact on frontline practitioners and service users
- Examination of contemporary issues including neo-liberalism, poverty, inequality, and the voluntary sector
- Integration of Indigenous knowledge and the influence of social media on policy discourse
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on the Canadian context and may not be directly applicable to other national welfare systems without significant adaptation.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This book is widely recognized as a foundational resource for social work students and practitioners seeking to understand the intersection of policy and practice. Experts frequently highlight the text's clear, accessible approach to complex sociological concepts and its practical utility in professional social work education.
Page Count:
352
Publication Date:
2022-10-13
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190160012
ISBN-13:
9780190160012
Politics
Sociology
Public Policy
Social Welfare
Human services
Social Work
