SAGE Guide to Social Work Careers

Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Chapter 1. Follow Your Passion, Not Just a Path References Chapter 2. Poverty Stories From the Profession Job Descriptions From the Field of Poverty Advocacy Advocacy for Poverty: Policy Examples References Chapter 3. Child Welfare Stories From the Profession Job Descriptions From the Field of Child Welfare Advocacy Advocacy for Child Welfare: Policy Examples Reference Chapter 4. Health Care Stories From the Profession Job Descriptions From the Field of Health Care Advocacy Advocacy for Health Care: Policy Examples References Chapter 5. Disability Stories From the Profession Job Descriptions From the Field of Disability Advocacy Advocacy for Disability: Policy Examples References Chapter 6. Mental Health Stories From the Profession Job Descriptions From the Field of Mental Health Advocacy for Mental Health: Policy Examples References Chapter 7. Substance Abuse Stories From the Profession Job Descriptions From the Field of Substance Abuse Advocacy Advocacy for Substance Abuse: Policy Examples Reference Chapter 8. Aging Stories From the Profession Job Descriptions From the Field of Aging Advocacy Advocacy for Aging: Policy Examples References Chapter 9. Criminal Justice - Maryann Martindale Stories From the Profession - Sonya Martinez Job Descriptions From the Field of Criminal Justice Advocacy - Beth Davenport Advocacy for Criminal Justice: Policy Examples - Kathryn Rehner References - Kristie Holmes Chapter 10. Advice for Moving Forward - Angela Henderson Background and Resume Building - Tasha Perdue Getting the Interview - Troy Anderson The Interview - Gretchen Whitt Now What? Final Words From the Author

"This is a very exciting text. The author shares her enthusiasm for policy advocacy and gives many practical examples of how to make a career in this field" -- Samuel Gioia "I like this book because of the stories and the layout. It is a nice balance of theory and practice. I find the book to be 'friendly' for first and second year students." -- Shane Whalley