Social work practice with Latinos : key issues and emerging themes / editors, Rich Furman, Nalini Junko Negi.

Other author Furman, Rich.
Other author Negi, Nalini.
Format Book
Publication InfoChicago, Ill. : Lyceum Books, ©2010.
Descriptionvii, 298 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Hispanic Americans--Services for. --United States.
Hispanic American families--United States.
Social work with minorities--United States.
Hispanic Americans--Social conditions.

Contents The social welfare of Latino transmigrants : implications for social work practice -- The diversity and commonalities of Latinos in the United States -- Si, se puede! revisited : Latina/o workers in the United States -- Family and community as strengths in the Latino community -- Spirituality as a strength in the Latino community -- Art as a source of strength in the Latino community -- Barriers to health care utilization among Latinos in the United States : recommendations for social workers -- Violence and Latino communities -- Culturally competent assessment of Latinos -- Direct practice with Latinos families -- Child welfare practice and the use of family conferencing : a culturally responsive intervention with Hispanic children and families -- Substance abuse prevention and Latino youth -- Social work practice with older Latino adults -- A tale of two groups : culturally sensitive group therapy for Latinos -- Latinos and Spanish : the awkwardness of language in social work practice -- "Solidaridad y justicia" : Latinas, community organizing, and empowerment.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009033350
ISBN9781933478579 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1933478578 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV3187.A2 S63 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold