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Socially Just Practice in Groups

A Social Work Perspective

Charles D Garvin author Robert M Ortega author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc

Published:1st Jul '19

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Socially Just Practice in Groups: A Social Work Perspective comprehensively covers all aspects of group practice in social work settings, integrating a unique social justice framework throughout. Drawing from their experience as group work practitioners, authors Robert Ortega and Charles D. Garvin walk readers through the basics of group practice, including getting started, doing group work, establishing the purpose, roles and tasks of the group, stages and phases of practice, and specific skills in assessment, monitoring, and evaluation. A social justice framework provides a fresh perspective during an era of widespread social change and provides social workers tools for effective group interventions. Chapters contain detailed case examples to illustrate concepts presented, as well as exercises to help students practice skills.

"This text reflects a unique take on group work, presenting social justice as a key endeavor of work with all types of groups. It provides foundational information about group types, development, and practice within a framework, which emphasizes the need for attention to social justice at each level. It is easy to read and practically oriented."

-- Stacy Gherardi

"Long overdue, this text brings social justice into the forefront as an organizing principle of group work practice."

-- Joanne Whelley

"This is a text I’ve been looking for. It incorporates social justice into group work and in this era we need to emphasize the many forms privilege and oppression can take."

-- Michelle Be

ISBN: 9781412995108

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 540g

320 pages