Social Work Research

Summarizes the unique circumstances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino, South Asian, African, and Middle Eastern immigrant and refugee populations and the challenges faced by the social service systems, including child welfare, juvenile justice, education, health, and mental health care, that attempt to serve them.

Offers theoretical essays enabling readers to forge their own perspectives of what "is" resistance and emphasizes the empirical and experiential dimension of resistance - making strong choices in terms of how contemporary topics related to resistance help to rethink our societies as "protest societies".

Explores how social work practice can contribute to the promotion of disabled people's rights and the securing of positive outcomes in their lives.

Provides all the elements necessary to quickly and easily develop formal treatment plans that satisfy the demands of HMOs, managed care companies, third-party payers, and state and federal review agencies.

Combines philosophy, theology, and pedagogical practices to offer a holistic approach to professional development and explores the character traits of charity, faith, generosity, gratitude, and justice in social work practice.