The Handbook of Policy Practice

All Social Work Practice Is Regulated By Social Policies. Professionals, However, Cannot Arbitrarily Select Which Policy To Follow In Any Circumstance. Knowing What Comprises A Given Policy Is Essential, But Equally Important Is Understanding How To Amend A Policy By Applying Unique Skills That Reflect The Social Work Profession's Shared Values And Beliefs. Recognizing That A Series Of Interdependent Social Policies Govern Every Aspect Of Social Work In Both Nonprofit And Public Organizations, This Practice-specific Textbook Focuses On Influencing Social Policies In An Agency Setting Or Through Formal Governmental Processes. Purposefully, The Handbook Also Relies On Information Comes From The Digital World; Using The Web As A Primary Source Builds On The Social Work Profession's Long-held Belief To Begin Where The Client Is. Using The Links To The Various Data And Citation Sources, Readers Will Learn To Identify And Discern The Features Of A Valid Web Site. As A Whole, The Handbook Of Policy Practice Is An Essential Resource For All Bsw And Msw Students.