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Encyclopedia of Social Work - Terry Mizrahi and Larry E. Davis

Call Number: REF HV 40 .E53 M59 2008 v.1-4

ISBN: 0195310365

Publication Date: 2008

Conveys the breadth and depth of the social work profession's collective expertise, formulated and written by social workers from many backgrounds and competencies.

Handbook of health social work - Sarah Gehlert and Teri Arthur Browne

Call Number: HV 687 .H36 G44 2006

ISBN: 0471714313

Publication Date: 2006

Provides social work students and practitioners with the skills they need to enable them to use evidence-based decisions in their practice.

Multicultural social work practice - Derald Wing Sue

Call Number: HV 3176 .S84 M85 2006

ISBN: 0471662526

Publication Date: 2006

Explores and synthesizes the important theoretical, political, and philosophical concepts related to cultural competence in the field of social work.

Opportunities in social work careers - Renee Wittenberg

Call Number: CAREER HV 10.5 .W58 O67 2003

ISBN: 0071390480

Publication Date: 2003

The social work dictionary - Robert L. Barker

Call Number: REF HV 12 .B37 S63 2003

ISBN: 087101355X

Publication Date: 2003

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA was established and directed by Congress in 1992 to target substance abuse and mental health services to people in need and to translate research in these areas into the general health care system.
National Association of Social Workers
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is a membership organization of professional social workers. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance social policies.
Social Security Administration
The official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration.
United Nations: Development
Development section of the United Nations web site, which covers economic, financial, and social issues.
State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is a state agency whose primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work.
Information for Practice
Site designed to help social service professionals throughout the world maintain an awareness of news regarding the social work profession and emerging scholarship.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Website for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of Americans and providing human services.