Author Description
Drawn From Real Stories Of Rural Child Welfare Practice, Rural Child Welfare Practice Displays Lessons Learned From People Working In The Services Field Of Child Welfare. The Casebook Has 18 Chapters Illustrating Rural Child Welfare Practice Rewards, Challenges, Strategies, And Practice Wisdom. Case Vignettes Include Racial, Ethnic, Religious, Sexual Orientation, And Rural Diversity, With Particular Attention To Working With Native Americans/american Indians As Well As First Nation (canada) And Aborigine (australia) People. The Book Also Covers A Wide Range Of Child Welfare Services - Such As Protective Services, Kinship Care, And Adoption - Through A Variety Of Perspectives. It Is Particularly Useful For Students, Professionals, And Educators Exploring What Today's Rural Child Welfare Experts Say Must Happen To Engage In Effective Rural Child Welfare Practice With Children And Families.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the specific complexities and operational requirements of providing child welfare services within rural environments. Authors Barbara J. Pierce and Joanne Riebschleger leverage their expertise in social work to compile a collection of real-world narratives that highlight the unique intersection of geographic isolation, cultural diversity, and systemic service delivery. The book argues that effective practice in these regions necessitates a nuanced understanding of local community dynamics and the adaptation of standard welfare models to fit rural constraints.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- 18 chapters detailing specific case vignettes and practice wisdom
- Analysis of protective services, kinship care, and adoption processes
- Examination of cultural diversity including Native American, First Nation, and Aborigine populations
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comprehensive global policy manual for urban child welfare systems
- Does not offer exhaustive legal statutes for every specific jurisdiction mentioned
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Professionals and educators frequently cite this text as a practical resource for understanding the realities of rural social work. Experts highlight the book's utility in bridging the gap between theoretical training and the diverse, often challenging, field experiences encountered by rural practitioners.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190870435
ISBN-13:
9780190870430
Social Work
Professional Development
Sociology
Rural Studies
Child Welfare
Community Tags
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