In this episode of Critical Reads, we will be discussing Dimensions of Social Welfare Policy by Neil Gilbert and Paul Terrell. Here’s a brief summary of the book courtesy of the author/publisher: "Dimensions of Social Welfare Policy provides a comprehensive and widely-used framework for analyzing social welfare policies. The text encourages readers to develop their own thoughts on social welfare policy and to explore policy alternatives. Theoretical points are illustrated with examples from a cross-section of program areas including income maintenance, child welfare, model cities, day care, community action, and mental health. The text familiarizes students with the content of major social welfare programs such as TANF, OASDHI, SSI, and Title XX.
Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:
Understand current policy issues
Reflect on where they stand in regard to controversial policy issues
Understand major social welfare programs
Better understand CSWE’s core competencies and practice behaviors"
This week's "Musings of Tired Black Social Worker" segment topic is Compassion Fatigue.
To purchase the book, visit: Dimensions of Social Welfare Policy via Amazon
Other sources mentioned in this episode include:
Compassion Fatigue: Symptoms to Look For by Dan Brennan
Equity vs. Equality: What’s the Difference? by the Milken Institute School of Public Health
New Deal by History.com Editors
Social Welfare System by Julia Kagan
What Is Direct Practice in Social Work? by the University of Texas