Social Work Services in Schools

Social Work Services in Schools Fifth Edition By: Paula Allen-Meares (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor) Overview: This comprehensive school social work text discusses major issues confronting education and practice directions for the design, delivery, and evaluation of school social work services. This edition features a broader ecological perspective, with more attention on the effects of federal reforms, poverty, multiculturalism, and prevention efforts. It also offers more information on recent legislation and litigation, servicing disabled pupils, dealing with violence in the schools, and counseling gay and lesbian youth. This edition also includes more case material and examples to illustrate the concepts being discussed. Presents the specialized professional knowledge required by CSWE and NASW as well as recent legislation, litigation, and publications. What Reviewers Are Saying: "Social Work Services in Schoolsprovides a cohesive framework for teaching school social work... an excellent and comprehensive approach to giving school social workers tools to assess their school community and then design services appropriately." Beth G. Betman, Gallaudet University "Social Work Services in Schoolsis an excellent resource….The text provides a comprehensive overview of the early days of school social work; the internal and external struggles within the profession, past and present." Cassandra McKay, University of Illinois, Chicago [ Insert MyHelpingLab Advertisement ]Allen-Meares, Paula is the author of 'Social Work Services in Schools ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780205484690 and ISBN 0205484697.