John Poulin, PhD, MSW, is a professor emeritus and adjunct professor at Widener University's Center for Social Work Education in Chester, Pennsylvania, currently teaching the foundation field seminar in Widener's online MSW program. In 2016, he retired from Widener University, where he taught generalist practice, research, and policy courses for 32 years. Selina Matis, PhD, LCSW, LICSW, ?is a licensed clinical social worker and Assistant Professor at Capella University. She received her doctoral degree in social work from Widener University. Additionally, she has a MSW (Master of Social Work), BS in Elementary Education and a MS in School Psychology all from PennWest University (formerly California University of Pennsylvania). Clinically, she has worked primarily in the mental health arena supporting children and their families in a variety of settings. She has specialized in treating trauma across the lifespan. She currently runs a private practice providing counseling, consultation, and supervision services. Heather Witt, PhD, LMSW, MEd, is a licensed social worker, Associate Professor of Social Work, and BSW Coordinator at Boise State University. She received her PhD and MSW from Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania. As a clinical social worker, she worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults providing individual, group, family, and relationship therapy.
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Dedication Additional Contributors Preface Chapter 1. Social Work Concepts, Theories and Paradigms Chapter 2. Generalist Social Work Practice. Incorporating an Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive Perspective Chapter 3. Ethical and Professional Behavior Chapter 4. Advancing Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic and Environmental Justice Chapter 5. Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chapter 6. Research-Informed Social Work Practice Chapter 7. Policy-Informed Practice Stephen Kauffman and Heather Witt Chapter 8. Engagement and Social Work Practice Chapter 9. Generalist Practice with Individuals: Assessment and Intervention Chapter 10. Generalist Practice with Families: Assessment and Intervention Chapter 11. Generalist Practice with Groups: Assessment and Intervention Chapter 12. Generalist Practice with Organizations: Assessment and Intervention Stephen Kauffman and John Poulin Chapter 13. Generalist Practice with Communities: Assessment and Intervention Marina Barnett and John Poulin Chapter 14. Evaluation in Generalist Social Work Practice Index