Book details
Social Work Practice with Refugee and Immigrant Youth in the United States
Published in
2004
Description
Social Work Practice with Refugee and Immigrant Youth in the United States addresses an ever increasing population group whose sitution presents current and future Social Work practioners with a tremendous amount of opportunities and challenges. In the last decade, the US has experienced Social-cultural developments that have borne witness to the emergence of two distinct and yet potentially beneficial trends: the increased presence of immigrant and refugee youth and the popularity of youth development as a paradigm and field of practice. This text contextualizes the newcomer experience and provides a guide for social workers developing interventions using a youth development paradigm. Cases and examples in every chapter provide examples of successful programs while identifying the rewards and challenges associated with working with youth development and newcomer youth.
Age
12-24
Text complexity
expert
Length
304 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- To gain a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges and needs that refugee and immigrant youth face in the United States, which is crucial for developing effective social work interventions.
- To learn about culturally sensitive and evidence-based practices that can be employed by social workers and other professionals working with this population, ensuring that services are tailored to their specific circumstances.
- To enhance one's knowledge of the legal, social, and policy contexts that shape the experiences of refugee and immigrant youth, which can inform advocacy efforts and the pursuit of social justice.
- To benefit from the author Melvin Delgado's extensive research and expertise in the field of social work with marginalized communities, providing readers with practical insights and strategies that can be applied in real-world settings.