Bird, Melissa,

SAGE guide to social work careers : your journey to advocacy / Guide to social work careers Social work careers Melissa Bird Portland State University. - xiii, 119 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

Follow your passion, not just a path -- Poverty -- Child welfare -- Health care -- Disability -- Mental health -- Substance abuse -- Aging -- Criminal justice -- Advice for moving forward.

The SAGE Guide to Social Work Careers presents first-hand stories from practitioners to help inform, inspire, and guide students to become advocates for social justice issues. With a unique focus on advocacy and social justice, the book covers fundamentals of the social work profession--from coalition building to advocacy engagement and stakeholder outreach--across a range of practice areas, such as mental health, substance abuse, and criminal justice. Students in BSW and MSW programs will gain practical knowledge that will prepare them to successfully navigate their way to a rewarding career.

9781544324715 1544324715

2018288141


Social service--Vocational guidance.
Social service--Vocational guidance.

HV10.5 / .B57 2019

361.3/2