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Social Work and Law

Judicial Policy and Forensic Practice

By: Sunny Harris Rome

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Social Work and Law

Judicial Policy and Forensic Practice

By: Sunny Harris Rome

Helping social workers understand how to operate within the complex legal environment. Social Work and Law exposes students to the ways in which social work and law intersect. Students will explore the judiciary's contributions to important social policy issues and the knowledge social workers need to effectively participate in the judicial process. An introductory unit presents basic legal concepts, describes the workings of the court system, and shares strategies for avoiding malpractice. The units that follow cover a variety of topics to give instructor's options for their course and allow students to study their interests. These topics include issues related to children, domestic violence, older adults, the death penalty, health, discrimination, LGBT rights, and the rights of students and immigrants. Upon completing this book readers will be able to: Understand how social workers operate within the complex legal environment Identify the role of law in shaping human experience and explore how competent social work practice can influence legal processes and outcomes Examine how law and social work intersect in relation to particular populations and fields of practice Assess the conformity of judicial decisions with social work values and ethics, while understanding the underpinnings of judicial decisions and why they might differ from social work decision-making Distinguish between case law and statutory law, understand the role of each, and recognize how their dynamic interaction contributes to the development of social policy Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205223508 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205223503.

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Pearson College Division

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0205776892

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Promote the Vote

Positioning Social Workers for Action

By: Sunny Harris Rome

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Promote the Vote

Positioning Social Workers for Action

By: Sunny Harris Rome

This timely, relevant text is a comprehensive compendium of critical information about voting in the United States. It frames voting as an integral aspect of social work practice and provides concrete suggestions for how students can increase their involvement in expanding voter participation by marginalized groups. This book: Examines the current social and political context Introduces multiple perspectives on why voting matters Presents a brief history of voting rights in the United States Explains the nuts and bolts of campaigns and elections Discusses who votes and who doesn’t, how people vote, and why Describes voter suppression tactics and identifies obstacles facing low-turnout groups Highlights strategies to expand voter participation Provides concrete examples of how students can help maximize voter participation Explores how voter engagement intersects with social work at all levels of professional practice The only social work textbook devoted entirely to the topic of voting, Promote the Vote: Positioning Social Workers for Action is the ideal supplement for classes in social welfare policy, policy practice, human rights, and social justice. Filled with research findings, practical information, and case examples, this book provides social work students and professionals with the knowledge, strategies, and tools to engage clients and their communities in the electoral process. With voting rights quickly becoming a flashpoint in the struggle for equity and justice, now is the perfect time for this valuable resource.

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Springer Nature

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303084482X

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The Dragon and the Eagle

The Rise and Fall of the Chinese and Roman Empires

By: Sunny Auyang

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The Dragon and the Eagle

The Rise and Fall of the Chinese and Roman Empires

By: Sunny Auyang

This stimulating, uniquely organized, and wonderfully readable comparison of ancient Rome and China offers provocative insights to students and general readers of world history. The book's narrative is clear, completely jargon-free, strikingly independent, and addresses the complete cycles of two world empires. The topics explored include nation formation, state building, empire building, arts of government, strategies of superpowers, and decline and fall.

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1317516877

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