International Social Work : Issues, Strategies, and Programs

, by David Cox

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Summary

International Social Work: Issues, Strategies, and Programs draws together the practice wisdom emerging within the broad scope of international social work practice. Using an integrated perspectives approach, which incorporates global, human rights, ecological, and social development perspectives, authors David Cox and Manohar Pawar prepare readers to actively respond to modern global challenges that are critical to the well-being of people, communities, nations, and ultimately to all of us.

Introduction

Acknowledgments

xiii

International Social Work

(24)

Social Work

(2)

The Global Spread and Organization of Social Work

(16)

International Social Work

(3)

Conclusion

(3)

The Integrated-perspectives Approach to International Social Work

(24)

The Global Perspective

(3)

The Human Rights Perspective

(3)

The Ecological Perspective

(2)

The Social Development Perspective

(2)

The Integrated-perspectives Approach as a Whole

(2)

The Integrated-perspectives Approach and Existing Social Work Theories

(1)

The Application of the Integrated-perspectives Approach to International Social Work

(5)

Conclusion

(4)

The Global Context of International Social Work

(28)

Introduction

(1)

The Global Social Problems Context

(5)

The Organizational Context

(10)

The Ideological Context

(5)

The Emerging Policy Context: The Emergence of Global Social and Economic Policy and of International Law, and the Significance of These for International Social Work Practice

(3)

Conclusion

(4)

Basic Programs and Strategies for International Social Work

(30)

Introduction

(1)

Empowerment

(5)

Capacity Building

(3)

Self-help and Self-reliance

(4)

Enhancing Social Integration or Social Cohesion

(3)

Income-generation

(5)

Community Development

(4)

Conclusion

102

(5)

The Field of Development: Background and Issues

107

(24)

Global Development Since 1945: The Various Paths to Development

108

(17)

Local-level Development

125

(3)

Conclusion

128

(3)

The Field of Development: Programs and Strategies

131

(30)

Local-level Development

132

(5)

Goals and Strategies Pertaining to Local-level Development

137

(5)

Key Strategies and Programs Appropriate to Local-level Development

142

(13)

The Place for Integrated Comprehensive Programs

155

(3)

Conclusion

158

(3)

The Field of Poverty: Background and Issues

161

(30)

Perspectives on Poverty: The Integrated-Perspectives Approach and Poverty

162

(1)

Global Poverty: Current Dimensions and Trends

163

(3)

Global Poverty: The Various Types or Facets of Poverty

166

(1)

Globalization and Poverty

167

(2)

The Poverty of the United Nations' List of Least Developed Countries

169

(2)

Globally Induced Poverty

171

(2)

Poverty and the Development Process

173

(2)

Subsistence Poverty

175

(1)

Rural Poverty

175

(2)

Urban Poverty

177

(2)

Poverty and Specific Population Categories

179

(3)

Consequential Poverty

182

(4)

Definitions and Forms of Poverty

186

(2)

Conclusion

188

(3)

The Field of Poverty: Programs and Strategies

191

(22)

Poverty Alleviation in Context

192

(2)

A Model of Poverty Alleviation for International Social Work

194

(5)

Poverty Alleviation Programs and Strategies Used in International Social Work

199

(10)

Conclusion

209

(4)

The Field of Conflict and Postconflict Reconstruction: Background and Issues

213

(28)

The Integrated-perspectives Approach and Conflict and Peace Issues

214

(1)

The Extent and Nature of Modern Conflict

215

(2)

The Role of the United Nations

217

(1)

The Role of Global Civil Society

218

(1)

The Postconflict Response

218

(1)

The Post-conflict Situation and the Postconflict Reconstruction Agenda

219

(10)

The Humanitarian Aid Debate

229

(9)

Conclusion

238

(3)

The Field of Conflict and Postconflict Reconstruction: Programs and Strategies

241

(26)

Implementing the Comprehensive Postconflict Agenda

242

(4)

Some Key Areas of International Social Work in the Postconflict Situation

246

(1)

Delivering Psychosocial Programs

246

(6)

Rebuilding Communities

252

(4)

Securing and Maintaining Peace and Promoting Reconciliation

256

(7)

Conclusion

263

(4)

The Field of Displacement and Forced Migration: Background and Issues

267

(24)

Forced Migration: The Presenting Situation and Its Background

267

(1)

The Nature of Forced Migration in the Contemporary World

268

(6)

Forced Migration Movements and Numbers in Recent Times

274

(5)

A Critical Analysis of the Forced Migration Situation

279

(2)

Specific Aspects of International Social Work's Involvement in Forced Migration Situations

281

(6)

Conclusion

287

(4)

The Field of Displacement and Forced Migration: Programs and Strategies

291

(34)

A General Overview of Social Work Programs in Forced Migration Situations

292

(4)

Some Specific Programs and Strategies for Responding to Various Forced Migration Situations

296

(1)

Humanitarian Aid and Its Distribution

296

(1)

Programs Humanizing Existing Conditions

297

(1)

Trauma Counseling Programs

298

(4)

Support Programs

302

(1)

Social and Recreational Programs

303

(1)

Children's Education and Psychosocial Programs

304

(3)

Services for Refugee Women

307

(2)

Family Reunion Programs

309

(1)

Repatriation Programs

310

(6)

Integration Programs

316

(2)

Human Rights Programs

318

(1)

Legal Programs

318

(1)

Community Development Programs

319

(2)

Conclusion

321

(4)

International Social Work With Specific Populations

325

(30)

Street Children

326

(9)

Child Laborers

335

(5)

Migrant Workers and Their Families

340

(6)

AIDS Orphans in Africa

346

(5)

Conclusion

351

(4)

Challenges for International Social Work for the Twenty-first Century

355

(22)

The Way Ahead for International Social Work: Where Should International Social Work Be Heading in the Twenty-first Century?

356

(3)

Changes Required to Social Work Education

359

(8)

Changes Required to Social Work Practice

367

(3)

Careers in International Social Work: Social Work Graduates' Response to International Social Work

370

(2)

The Global Organization of Social Work

372

(1)

Conclusion

373

(4)

Appendix A: International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)

377

(4)

Appendix B: Acronyms

381

(2)

References

383

(18)

Index

401

(14)

About the Authors

415

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