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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.
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Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Chapter 1. Follow Your Passion, Not Just a Path
References
Chapter 2. Poverty
Stories From the Profession
Job Descriptions From the Field of Poverty Advocacy
Advocacy for Poverty: Policy Examples
References
Chapter 3. Child Welfare
Stories From the Profession
Job Descriptions From the Field of Child Welfare Advocacy
Advocacy for Child Welfare: Policy Examples
Reference
Chapter 4. Health Care
Stories From the Profession
Job Descriptions From the Field of Health Care Advocacy
Advocacy for Health Care: Policy Examples
References
Chapter 5. Disability
Stories From the Profession
Job Descriptions From the Field of Disability Advocacy
Advocacy for Disability: Policy Examples
References
Chapter 6. Mental Health
Stories From the Profession
Job Descriptions From the Field of Mental Health
Advocacy for Mental Health: Policy Examples
References
Chapter 7. Substance Abuse
Stories From the Profession
Job Descriptions From the Field of Substance Abuse Advocacy
Advocacy for Substance Abuse: Policy Examples
Reference
Chapter 8. Aging
Stories From the Profession
Job Descriptions From the Field of Aging Advocacy
Advocacy for Aging: Policy Examples
References
Chapter 9. Criminal Justice - Maryann Martindale
Stories From the Profession - Sonya Martinez
Job Descriptions From the Field of Criminal Justice Advocacy - Beth Davenport
Advocacy for Criminal Justice: Policy Examples - Kathryn Rehner
References - Kristie Holmes
Chapter 10. Advice for Moving Forward - Angela Henderson
Background and Résumé Building - Tasha Perdue
Getting the Interview - Troy Anderson
The Interview - Gretchen Whitt
Now What?
Final Words From the Author
