This book bridges the gap between social work knowledge and empirically based practice. Although there is a significant need for the use of empirically tested and verified knowledge in social work practice, the empirical basis of support is nearly absent from practitioners'considerations as they make clinical decisions in routine practice. The authors advocate the development of readily available, accessible, and professionally sanctioned practice guidelines for use by practitioners, a necessity in the age of managed care and demands for greater accountability, effectiveness, and efficiency in practice. This book features a much-needed discussion of racial and ethnic differentials in relation to practice guidelines and on the relationship between practice guidelines and different aspects of service delivery.

This 20e contains 400 articles which represent a thoroughly updated and expanded look at the entire field of social work. The 4-volumes cover all aspects of social work from practice/interventions, social environments, social conditions and challenges, to social policy and history. Co-published by OUP and the National Assoc. of Social Workers, USA.

V. 1. The profession of social work -- v. 2. Human behavior in the social environment -- v. 3. Social work practice -- v. 4. Social policy and policy practice.

V. 1. The profession of social work -- v. 2. Human behavior in the social environment -- v. 3. Social work practice -- v. 4. Social policy and policy practice.

This comprehensive text is designed to provoke discussion. Part I raises questions about the ethics, the nature of evidence, and the role of theory in evidence-based practice. Chapters in the second part serve as models for developing practice aimed at addressing particular problems and client populations. Part III raises practical issues in implementation. Critical thinking is stressed throughout the collection.

The perfect text for preparing students to work with either treatment (ongoing) or task (special focus) groups, this newly revised edition offers the most up-to-date research and technology available in the social work field. "An Introduction to Group Work Practice, Fifth Edition," continues to stress the importance of developing skills in group-work and provides the most comprehensive information available on the market today. Students receive a thorough grounding in areas that vary from treatment to organizational and community settings. Chapters on the history of groups, group dynamics, group leadership, and diversity help the reader build a solid knowledge base about groups and it apply to real-life social work practice. The addition of new case studies, practice examples, and guiding principles add to the ease and readability of this popular text. New To This Edition Special attention to the problem-solving stages used in social work practice better prepare students for leadership roles in groups. Expanded research-based literature throughout exposes students to more evidence-based practice. More practice problems and short case examples allow students to apply content and obtain feedback, helping to reinforce chapter content. Newly revised material on group dynamics, including information on work with organizations and communities, assessment, group leadership, and diversity students can use in both HBSE, Practice courses and across the baccalaureate curriculum. What Reviewers Are Saying... ""The authors' thorough coverage of this material in an organized format is exactly why I chose this text over others."" Janice G. Wells, Ph.D., Winthrop University ""The readability of all these chapters... is very good for either graduate or undergraduate level. This is certainly one of the most important overall strong points of the text. "" Daniel Liechty, Ph.D., Dmin., ACSW, LCSW, Illinois State University "" An Introduction to Group Work Practice is very comprehensive and well-researched. It has the rigor that I would expect in a substantial treatment of this subject, but the accessibility to the beginning student. It's very informative. "" Matthew R. Buckley, Ed.D., Delta State University ""I believe the text includes virtually everything that should be included in a beginning group work textbook. Its completeness is a great strength. "" Kendra J. Garrett, DSW, University of St. Thomas Students, study smarter--not harder--with these grade-boosting supplements from Allyn & Bacon! Instructors, give your students the extraordinary benefits of these study aids by ordering them packaged with this Allyn & Bacon text. Contact your Allyn & Bacon representative for ordering information. Allyn & Bacon's Career Center offers registered students eight 30-minute sessions with a career specialist. This $25.00 retail value is FREE when packaged with any Social Work textbook. For more information visit www.ablongman.com/careercenter.. Title of related interest from Allyn & Bacon: Toseland/Rivas: "Student Workbook, 5/e" ISBN: 0-205-42995-5

"Organized logically around the process and philosophy of evidence-based practice, the text develops a four-stage sequence in which group workers formulate a practice question, search for evidence, undertake a critical review of the evidence, and apply the evidence with judgment, skill, and concern for relevance and appropriateness, utilizing evaluation to determine if desired outcomes are achieved. The evidence-based framework leaches students how to apply best practices through a wealth of case examples, checklists, assessment tips, and clear instructions for formulating questions and evaluating answers. Designed as a supplement tor graduate group work courses, this landmark book will be equally valuable lot professionals eager to hone their practice skills and researchers searching for group interventions and assessment tools."--BOOK JACKET.