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Fourteen articles describe social work practice as developed at Saint Louis University's Center for Social Justice. Programs designed to address questions of race and poverty, the economic well-being of children, homelessness, women ex-offenders, patients in psychiatric hospitals, and other issues.
This collection investigates how academic institutions can translate social justice theory into practical, community-based social work interventions. John J. Stretch, representing the faculty and researchers at Saint Louis University's Center for Social Justice, compiles fourteen distinct articles that examine the intersection of institutional policy and marginalized populations. The text argues for a proactive, research-driven approach to addressing systemic societal failures through targeted social service programs.
What You Will Find
Experts identify this work as a practical resource for social work practitioners and students interested in the application of social justice frameworks. Readers frequently note the academic focus on institutional program development and the specific historical context of the research conducted at Saint Louis University.
Page Count:
268
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203725506
ISBN-13:
9780203725504
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