Reframes the traditional definitions of and approaches to adult protective services in light of the increase in mechanisms for involuntary interventions. Suggests that the role of the social worker in contemporary adult protection is that of researcher and advocate for changes in already established forms of involuntary intervention. (Author/JAC)

Redefines the advocacy role in social work and demonstrates how a social influence typology can clarify contradictions in the social psychology literature. The typology helps the social worker match the manner in which advocacy is attempted to specific details of the situation. (Author/JAC)

Explores how family therapy can allow social workers to engage in social casework and at the same time fulfill the advocate's role and functions. The social casework method attempts to effect better adjustments between individuals and their environments and includes both case advocacy and policy advocacy. (Author/JAC)

This book of objectives, one of a series designed to provide a competency-based analysis of employment categories in human services, deals with the core competencies necessary for social workers. Addressed in the individual sections of the volume are the following skill areas: counseling, income assistance, administration, courtwork, government…