Advanced Generalist: Social Work Research Journal, v.1.3/4
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Going beyond Trauma Informed Care (TIC) training for child welfare supervisors and frontline workers: The need for system wide policy changes implementing TIC practices in all child welfare agencies
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2015-05-28)This article reviews current efforts to train child welfare workers in trauma informed practices and argues that trauma informed care adaptation and training must transcend case workers and supervisors in order for true ... -
A culturally competent approach to engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation with LGBT elders: A case example
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2015-05-28)The following is a case example that highlights some of the substantive issues that may be presented by a Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgender [LGBT] older adult who is receiving mental health services. It offers ... -
Book review: "Generation unbound: Drifting into sex and parenthood without marriage"
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2015-05-28)The book, Generation Unbound: Drifting into Sex and Parenthood without Marriage, Sawhill advocates for a new line of thought when viewing the ways to reduce poverty caused by single motherhood. Essentially, she advocates ... -
Book review: Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2015-05-28)Saul Alinsky's "Rules for Radicals" is a monumental and foundational text for social leaders who desire to affect change within organizations, communities, and society (Alinsky, 1971). In this text, the author outlines ... -
Book review: "Adopting older children: A practical guide to adopting and parenting children"
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2015-05-28)"Adopting Older Children" is a guide to show families who are looking into adopting a child over the age of four how to go about it. Whether it is married families, single parents, African American, Caucasians, or gay/lesbian ... -
Early developmental screening in high-risk communities: Implications for research and child welfare policy
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2015-05-28)Early detection of developmental delays in children living in high-risk communities enables effective intervention and promotes positive outcomes. Until now, the mechanisms by which these risks and benefits arise and ...
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