Social Work and Human Rights has become a standard text highlighting the role of social work in protecting the rights of vulnerable populations. Through rigorous analysis, classroom exercises, and a frank discussion of the implications for practice both within and outside of the United States, the volume effectively acquaints readers with the political, economic, and social dimensions of rights issues and the documents that guarantee them. New material covers international events, such as the United Nations’ Millennium Declaration (2000) and its effort to reduce the poverty and suffering of billions worldwide. The volume now emphasizes cultural rights and includes a probing lesson in cultural relativism. It turns a critical eye toward the failure in the United States to address social welfare issues and its reluctance to rectify policies favoring one group over another. --- from the publisher Praise for the first edition: “A human rights compass—a preliminary guide for the translation of human rights for social workers. . . . It is to be welcomed.”—European Journal of Social Work “Foundation documents provide an essential tool for understanding the issues and applying the understanding to concrete social policy advocacy and action.”—Canadian Association of Social Workers Bulletin “This is a text which is overdue for social work students and faculty.”—Rosemary Link, coauthor of Human Behavior in a Just World: Reaching for Common Ground “Reichert makes human rights concepts come alive. Practice case examples and human rights analysis of the National Association of Social Worker’s Code of Ethics are particularly valuable in orienting the reader to the domestic practice applications of the global human rights movement.”—Lynne M. Healy, author of International Social Work: Professional Action in an Interdependent World ""An excellent guide for patients and their families."—Library Journal (starred review)"Far easier to understand than the classic title for [people with schizophrenia] and their families."—Publishers Weekly" — ""These stories tell of experiences that all of us diagnosed with schizophrenia can relate to, so we don't feel so alone. And the more people know about their illness, the easier it is to cope with the symptoms and the more willing they will be to accept treatment, including medication. I wish I had this book when I first got sick."" — Tina, outpatient "Very approachable and offers practical advice on managing symptoms of schizophrenia on a day-to-day basis and in different aspects of life, much needed by people moving toward mental health recovery." — Fang-pei Chen, Columbia University School of Social Work "Diagnosis: Schizophrenia is packed with detailed information, incorporating new information on the brain, genetic issues, medication management, treatment, and coping with symptoms and problems. It is timely, relevant, and informative. No other book offers such comprehensive coverage in a style that intertwines stories with research. Social workers, counselors, physicians, nurses, psychologists, and students will especially find this volume valuable for its quick information that can be easily shared with patients and their families." — Shelly A. Wiechelt, University of Maryland, School of Social Work Contents: Foreword by Joseph Wronka Introduction 1. Development and History of Human Rights 2. Universal Declaration of Human Rights 3. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 4. International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights 5. Diversity Within a Human Rights Perspective 6. Human Rights and Children, Persons with Disabilities, Persons with HIV-AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Older Persons, and Victims of Racism 7: International Aspects of Human Rights 8: Applying Human Rights to the Social Work Profession Conclusion Appendix A: Universal Declaration of Human Rights Appendix B: International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Including Optional Protocol Appendix C: International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Appendix D: Resolution Adopted by the General Assembly Appendix E: Suggested Internet Websites for Further Research Index About the Author: Elisabeth Reichert is a professor at the Southern Illinois University of Carbondale School of Social Work and author of Challenges in Human Rights: A Social Work Perspective and Understanding Human Rights: An Exercise Book.
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