Understanding Mass Violence A Social Work Perspective

Name: Understanding Mass Violence A Social Work Perspective
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ISBN: 9780205375233

ISBN-10: 0205375235

ISBN-13: 9780205375233

Edition: 2004

Authors: Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner, Norma Kolko Phillips

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Understanding Mass Violence prepares social workers to intervene with people affected by human-caused violence, such as school shootings or terrorist acts. The difficult challenges facing social work practitioners are discussed and suggestions for self-care are provided. Mass violence is also examined within the broader context of social policy and social justice. The book is organized into 5 sections and includes 13 chapters, providing the content for a course on social work and mass violence or trauma.

Book details

List price: $87.60
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/15/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 7.25" wide x 8.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English




Overview



Social Work Intervention in the Context of Mass Violence




Impact Of Mass Violence On Individuals and Families



Interventions with Individual and Families Affected by Mass Violence




Helping Traumatized Children




Mass Violence and the Elderly




Impact Of Mass Violence On Organizations and Communities



Mass Violence in Schools




Mass Violence and the Workplace




Interventions with Communities Affected by Mass Violence




Mass Violence and Law Enforcement Personnel




Issues For Social Work Practice



Helping People Retraumatized by Mass Violence




The Role of Spirituality and Religion in Responding to Mass Violence




Mass Violence and Secondary Trauma: Issues for the Clinician




Mass Violence, Social Welfare Policy, and Social Justice



Mass Violence and Social Welfare Policy




Social Justice in Times of Mass Violence