Multicultural Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach to Diversity and Social Justice

AN UPDATED EXAMINATION OF DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE WITHIN THE FIELD OF SOCIAL WORKMulticultural Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach to Diversity and Social Justice offers a practical guide for developing an understanding of cultural differences and the sociopolitical dimensions of culturally competent care. Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition is aligned with the Council on Social Work Education's 2015 Educational Policy and Standards and incorporates the National Association of Social Workers Standards of Cultural Competence.The second edition addresses the inclusion of theoretical perspectives of critical race theory and anti-oppression social work practice models. The revised text contains illustrative examples of micro-aggressions (forms of interpersonal and environmental oppression towards marginalized populations). The authors also review evidence-based practice on research-supported approaches for understanding the influence of cultural difference, and the importance of considering client characteristics, culture, and preferences in assessment, intervention plans, and therapeutic outcomes.The thoroughly revised second edition offers new content and pedagogical features, including:* Theoretical frameworks for multicultural social work practice* An expanded discussion of religion and spirituality* Emerging issues of diverse population such as women in the military* New chapter overviews, learning objectives, and reflection questionsMulticultural Social Work Practice, Second Edition is filled with culturally appropriate intervention strategies for working with a diverse clientele and a primer for becoming aware of systemic forces affecting both their clients and clinicians.