Forensic Social Work, Second Edition: Psychosocial and Legal Issues Across Diverse Populations and Settings
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (603 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0826120660 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Dr. He has published articles in journals such as Trauma and Dissociation, Criminal Justice and Behavior, and Journal of Child Sexual Abuse.. She has over 30 years of clinical social work and research experience in juvenile and criminal justice settings and community mental health settings. Her research and practice interests focus on human rights and social justice, forensic social work practice, cum
Readers learn to integrate socio-legal knowledge when working with diverse populations in a variety of settings. Using a human rights and social justice approach, the book demonstrates the use of a forensic lens when working with individuals, families, organizations, and communities who struggle with human rights and social justice issues. Each chapter features objectives, competencies, Voices from the Field, a summary, exercises, and additional resources.Features:Highlights working with various populations such as minorities, immigrants, veterans, the elderly, LGBTQ persons, persons with disabilities, substance abusers, trauma survivors, and more.Reviews the field’s conceptual and historical foundation and pertinent laws to better prepare readers for professional practice (Part 1).Introduces the most common forensic issues encountered when work
Dr. Leibowitz provides training and consultation to several agencies nationally involving risk of sexual harm cases. He is a licensed clinical social worker and was listed with the State of Colorado as a sex offense-specific treatment provider and evaluator. He has published articles in journals such as Trauma and Dissociation, Criminal Justice and Behavior, and Journal of Child Sexual Abuse.. His research agenda includes developing etiological models of sexual aggression, trauma-informed practices with families and incarcerated populations, restorative justice, and assessment and interventions with juveniles who present with sexually harmful behavior. She has over 30 years of clinical social work and research experience in juvenile and criminal justice settings and community mental health settings. Her research and prac