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Introduction to Human Services (Pearce et al.)

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Introduction to Human Services (Pearce et al.)

This text provides a foundational understanding of the human services field, exploring its history, ethical principles, and the diverse roles professionals play in supporting individuals, families, and communities. This book examines key social issues, including poverty and personal hardships, while also addressing the evolving nature of family structures and social welfare systems.

Social Work and Human ServicesSocial Sciences
Author
Elizabeth B. Pearce
Publisher
Linn-Benton Community College
Source
LibreTexts
License
CC BY
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
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Contents· 45 sections
  1. 01: Introduction to the Human Services Field and Careers
  2. 1.01: Introduction to Human Services
  3. 1.02: Generalist Practice
  4. 02: Codes of Ethics
  5. 2.01: Ethics and Values in the Human Services
  6. 2.02: National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics
  7. 03: Social Problems and Personal Troubles
  8. 3.01: What Is a Social Problem
  9. 3.02: Sociological Perspectives on Social Problems
  10. 3.03: Continuity and Change in Social Problems
  11. 3.04: Doing Research on Social Problems
  12. 04: Poverty
  13. 4.01: Poverty is a Social Problem
  14. 4.02: The Measurement and Extent of Poverty
  15. 4.03: Who the Poor Are- Social Patterns of Poverty
  16. 4.04: Explaining Poverty
  17. 4.05: The Consequences of Poverty
  18. 4.06: Global Poverty
  19. 4.07: Reducing Poverty
  20. 4.08: Section Summary
  21. 05: History of Social Welfare
  22. 5.01: Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work
  23. 06: Families Past and Present
  24. 6.01: The Changing Family
  25. 6.02: Overview of the Family
  26. 6.03: Sociological Perspectives on the Family
  27. 6.04: Changes and Problems in American Families
  28. 6.05: Families in the Future
  29. 6.06: Section Summary
  30. 07: Serving Families
  31. 7.01: Child Welfare and Foster Care
  32. 7.02: Aging Populations
  33. 08: Diversity Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility
  34. 8.01: Cultural Competence
  35. 8.02: Diversity and Cultural Humility
  36. 09: Human Services Settings
  37. 9.01: Introduction
  38. 9.02: The Health Care System and Health Care Settings
  39. 9.03: Mental Health and Substance Use
  40. 9.04: Criminal Justice Settings
  41. 9.05: Service Members
  42. 10: Serving Communities
  43. 10.01: Community Psychology and Human Services
  44. 10.02: Oppression and Power
  45. 10.03: Empowerment