Cases in macro social work practice

The Third Edition of "Cases in Macro Social Work Practice "provides relevant, contemporary, macro practice case scenarios that reflect practice dilemmas and challenges typically experienced by social workers in organizational, community, and policy practice areas. It emphasizes the change process in both domestic and international settings by using a theoretical and practice perspective, and follows the outline of the Fourth Edition of "Social Work Macro Practice--"written by F. Ellen Netting, Peter Kettner, and Steven McMurtry. Please Note: "Cases in Macro Social Work Practice "may be value-packaged with "S""ocial Work Macro Practice "at a special discount. Contact your local representative for details: www.ablongman.com/replocator

Marsha A. Marley and Mary E. Rogge and Robin L. ErsingD. Veronica Creech and Stephen P. Wernet and Jeff WunrowStephen French GilsonMelissa L. AbellRobert WineburgJonathan ScherchElizabeth A. Mulroy and Jon K. MatsuokaRoger A. LohmannAlan Erdman and Stephen P. WernetCheryl A. HydeDiane Vinokur-Kaplan and Patricia MillerDwight Jackson and Stephen P. WernetDavid P. FauriNancy Macduff and F. Ellen NettingSharon M. KeigherMary Katherine O'Connor

About the Editors	p. vii
About the Contributors	p. ix
Part I Introduction	p. 1
Using the Case Method in the Classroom	p. 1
The Case Method: An Introduction	p. 3
Conceptual Background: The Case Method in Education for the Professions	p. 4
Using Cases as Learning Tools	p. 6
Theories, Concepts, and Practice Applications: Selecting Cases in This Book According to Themes	p. 7
Part II Understanding Problems and Populations	p. 11
1 Lee and the Amazing Multifaceted Community Needs Assessment	p. 13
References	p. 17
2 Hate Crimes Legislation: Legislative Advocacy for the GLBT Community	p. 31
References	p. 35
3 The Underground Advocates: Legislative Advocacy for and with Service Users with Disabilities	p. 45
References	p. 48
4 The Guatemalan Stove Project	p. 61
References	p. 64
Part III The Community as the Arena of Change	p. 77
5 The Reverend and Me: Faith Communities and Public Welfare	p. 79
References	p. 82
6 Riverton: Envisioning a Sustainable Community	p. 92
References	p. 95
7 The Native Hawaiian Children's Center: Changing Methods from Casework to Community Practice	p. 107
References	p. 110
8 Lindblom County: How Diversity Influenced Philanthropic Sufficiency	p. 121
References	p. 125
Part IV The Organization as the Arena of Change	p. 137
9 Growing Hope: Strategic Planning and Organizational Change	p. 139
References	p. 142
10 The Women's Co-Op: The Clash of Two Organizational Cultures	p. 155
References	p. 158
11 When Community Mental Health Meets Public Managed Care	p. 170
References	p. 174
12 Recognizing the Realities: Managing Biculturally	p. 186
References	p. 189
Part V Changing Macro Systems	p. 199
13 The Coffee Break; Supervisor-Employee Relationships at Risk	p. 201
References	p. 205
14 KingsHaven and You: Managing Volunteers	p. 214
References	p. 216
15 Carol's Value Dilemmas: Implementing Public Services for Disabled Elders	p. 229
References	p. 233
16 Organizing in Jacinto: Getting In and Getting Started	p. 252
References	p. 255
Index	p. 268

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