Social work practice with Latinos
Subtitle: key issues and emerging themes
By: editors, Rich Furman, Nalini Junko Negi
Publisher: Lyceum Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Chicago, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 298
ISBN-13: 9781933478579
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The social welfare of Latino transmigrants : implications for social work practice; title: The diversity and commonalities of Latinos in the United States; title: Si, se puede! revisited : Latina/o workers in the United States; title: Family and community as strengths in the Latino community; title: Spirituality as a strength in the Latino community; title: Art as a source of strength in the Latino community; title: Barriers to health care utilization among Latinos in the United States : recommendations for social workers; title: Violence and Latino communities; title: Culturally competent assessment of Latinos; title: Direct practice with Latino families; title: Child welfare practice and the use of family conferencing : a culturally responsive intervention with Hispanic children and families; title: Substance abuse prevention and Latino youth; title: Social work practice with older Latino adults; title: A tale of two groups : culturally sensitive group therapy for Latinos; title: Latinos and Spanish : the awkwardness of language in social work practice; title: "Solidaridad y justicia" : Latinas, community organizing, and empowerment.