
ERIC Number: EJ725417
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Jul-1
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Faith-Based Human Services Initiatives: Considerations for Social Work Practice and Theory
Tangenberg, Kathleen M.
Social Work, v50 n3 p197 Jul 2005
Faith-based human services initiatives present numerous challenges to professional social work. This article explores ways a theoretical integration of ecosystems and structuration perspectives may help social workers navigate complex ideological and practical implications of changing service delivery policies. The article highlights diversity among faith-related providers, with presentation of a services typology relevant to social work and ethical guidelines to inform decision making regarding referrals and collaborations. Examples from a qualitative study of faith-related services, values, and practices illustrate the typology and related practice issues.
Descriptors: Human Services, Ethics, Social Work, Social Theories, Religion, Beliefs, Caseworkers, Religious Cultural Groups, Decision Making, Guidelines, Referral, Delivery Systems
National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 750 First Street, NE, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20002. Tel: 800-227-3590 (Toll Free); e-mail: press@naswdc.org; Web site: http://www.naswpress.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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