Empowerment in Social Work Practice : A Sourcebook,9780534348465

Empowerment in Social Work Practice : A Sourcebook

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9780534348465
ISBN10: 0534348467
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1997-07-01
Publisher(s): ITP (Manual)
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Summary

As a philosophy and method of practice, empowerment provides a way to rethink one's approach to social work practice. This book provides specific examples of how empowerment practice is conducted in the field and gives social workers tools for incorporating empowerment in their own practice. In addition to Gutierrez, Parsons, and Cox, 13 authors contribute writings that demonstrate how empowerment practice can be used in different settings and with different populations. Empowerment in Social Work Practice presents a comprehensive model for empowerment practice with applications to key populations across all three levels of social work practice (micro, mezzo, and macro) and even to research, policy, evaluation, and administration.

Table of Contents

Part One AN INTRODUCTION TO EMPOWERMENT PRACTICE 1(24)
Chapter 1 A MODEL FOR EMPOWERMENT PRACTICE
3(26)
Lorraine M. Gutierrez, Ph.D. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Ruth J. Parsons, Ph.D. University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Enid Opal Cox, D.S.W. University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Introduction
3(1)
The Empowerment Process
4(1)
Elements of Empowerment Practice
5(9)
Value Base
6(1)
Sanctions for Intervention
6(1)
Theory Base
7(4)
A Framework for Practice
11(3)
Intervention in Four Dimensions
14(5)
Dimension 1
15(1)
Dimension 2
16(1)
Dimension 3
17(1)
Dimension 4
17(1)
Interrelationship of the Dimensions
18(1)
Evaluating the Outcomes of Empowerment Practice
19(1)
Summary
20(1)
References
21(4)
Part Two EMPOWERMENT IN PRACTICE: POPULATIONS 25(27)
Chapter 2 EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN
29(23)
Linnea GlenMaye, Ph.D. University of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
Introduction
29(2)
Three Conditions of Women's Oppression
31(3)
Alienation from the Self
31(2)
The Double-Bind Situation of Women
33(1)
Institutional and Structural Sexism
34(1)
Empowerment for Women
34(1)
Definition of Empowerment
35(1)
Model of Empowerment for Women
35(6)
Development of Consciousness of Self
36(3)
Reduction of Shame and Self-Blame
39(1)
Assumption of Personal Responsibility for Change
39(2)
Empowerment in Practice
41(7)
Model Mugging
41(2)
Empowerment for Victims of Domestic Violence
43(2)
Beyond the Personal
45(1)
Empowerment for Homeless Women
46(2)
Conclusion
48(2)
References
50(2)
Chapter 3 EMPOWERING POOR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR: A SELF-HELP MODEL
52(33)
Margo Okazawa-Rey, Ed.D. San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California
Introduction
52(1)
The Nature of the Problem
53(6)
The Grandparents' Group
55(1)
Health and Illness: The Context for the Group
55(1)
Workings and Philosophy
56(1)
Inside One Group
57(2)
Actualizing the Goal of Empowerment
59(3)
Practice Principles
62(1)
Conclusion
63(1)
References
64(1)
Chapter 4 EMPOWERMENT PRACTICE WITH LESBIANS AND GAYS
65(8)
Kathryn A. DeLois, Ph.D. University of New England, Portland, Maine
Introduction
65(1)
Lesbians and Gays as an Oppressed Population
66(2)
Oppression
66(2)
Empowerment Practice with Lesbians and Gays
68(3)
A Safe Climate
68(1)
Consciousness Raising
69(1)
Political Power
69(1)
Updating One's Own Knowledge
70(1)
Organizational Change
70(1)
Conclusion
71(1)
References
72(1)
Chapter 5 EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: THE ROLE OF CHOICE
73(12)
Richard Renz-Beaulaurier, Ph.D. Florida International University, North Miami
The History of Rehabilitation
73(4)
Medical Rehabilitation
75(1)
Modern Movements
76(1)
Empowerment: Goals and Impediments
77(3)
Rehabilitation versus Independent Living
78(2)
Empowerment Strategies
80(2)
The Nature of the Problem
80(1)
Self-determination
80(1)
Consciousness Raising
81(1)
Services
81(1)
Specific Practice Principles
82(1)
Summary
82(1)
References
83(2)
Part Three EMPOWERMENT IN PRACTICE: FOCUSING ON FIELDS 85(78)
Chapter 6 EMPOWERMENT IN MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS: LISTENING TO THE VOICES
89(21)
Susan S. Manning, Ph.D. University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Introduction
89(1)
Power and Powerlessness
90(4)
The Medical Model: "Power Over"
90(1)
Learned Helplessness
91(1)
Blaming the Victim
91(1)
Stigma
92(1)
Impact of Mental Disability
93(1)
Empowerment in the Mental Health System
94(6)
Consumer Perspectives of Empowerment
95(2)
Professional Attitudes and Roles
97(1)
Social Work Role in Empowerment
98(2)
A Program of Empowerment
100(3)
CHARG
100(3)
Empowerment as a Technology in Mental Health
103(2)
Systems/Structural Issues
103(1)
Human Factors and Empowerment
104(1)
Principles for Practice
105(1)
Attitude
105(1)
Relationship
106(1)
Social Work Role
106(1)
Conclusion
106(1)
References
107(3)
Chapter 7 EMPOWERMENT PRACTICE WITH HOMELESS PEOPLE OR FAMILIES
110(20)
Graydon Andrus, M.S.W. Health Care for the Homeless, Seattle, Washington
Susan Ruhlin, M.S.W. Fremont Family Shelter/Bethlehem House, Seattle, Washington
Introduction
110(1)
Causes and Characteristics of Homelessness
111(2)
Issues of Powerlessness
113(4)
Personal
114(1)
Interpersonal
114(2)
Environmental
116(1)
Empowerment Methods
117(5)
Dimension 1 Activities
117(2)
Dimension 2 Activities
119(2)
Dimension 3 Activities
121(1)
Dimension 4 Activities
121(1)
Empowerment-Oriented Programs
122(3)
Seattle Housing and Resource Effort
122(1)
The Mental Health Chaplaincy
123(1)
Community Voice Mail
124(1)
Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Employment for Women
124(1)
Discussion
125(2)
Quality versus Quantity
125(1)
Ethical Issues
126(1)
Policy Issues
126(1)
Empowerment Practice Principles
127(1)
Conclusion
128(1)
References
129(1)
Chapter 8 EMPOWERMENT OF YOUTH
130(16)
Stuart Rees, Ph.D. University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Youth Cultures and Subcultures
130(2)
Using Biography
132(1)
The Nature of Empowerment
133(1)
The Exercise of Power
134(2)
Empowerment of Youth: Four Stages
136(6)
Stage One: Understanding Powerlessness
137(1)
Stage Two: Awareness and Mutual Education
138(2)
Stage Three: Dialogue and Solidarity
140(1)
Stage Four: Action and Political Identity
141(1)
Summary
142(1)
Assessment in Context
143(1)
Political Literacy
143(1)
Skills and Stages
143(1)
Conclusion
143(1)
References
144(2)
Chapter 9 EMPOWERING FAMILIES
146(17)
Vanessa G. Hodges, Ph.D. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Yolanda Burwell, Ph.D. East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
Debra Ortega, M.S.W. University of Washington, Seattle
Introduction
146(1)
The Need for Community-based Empowerment Practice
147(1)
Defining Empowerment
148(1)
Characteristics of Empowerment Practice
149(4)
Empowerment Through Collaborative Relationships
149(1)
Empowerment Through Capacity Building
150(1)
Empowerment Through Extended Family Networks
150(2)
Empowerment Through Non-kinship Networks
152(1)
Exemplary Family Empowerment Models
153(2)
The Oregon Family Unity Model: Kinship Ties and Non-kinship Networks
153(2)
Empowering Families with School Dropouts
155(1)
Practice Principles
156(2)
Issues in the Use of Empowerment Practice with Families
158(2)
Summary
160(1)
References
161(2)
Part Four SPECIAL ISSUES IN EMPOWERMENT PRACTICE 163(72)
Chapter 10 SOCIAL SERVICE DELIVERY AND EMPOWERMENT: THE ADMINISTRATOR'S ROLE
167(20)
Enid Opal Cox, D.S.W. University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Barbara Hunter Randal Joseph, D.S.W. SUNY/Old Westbury, New York
Introduction
167(2)
Philosophy and Value Base
168(1)
Current Challenges to Empowerment Practice in Service Delivery Settings
169(5)
Impact at the Service Delivery Level
170(1)
Impact on Social Service Workers
171(1)
Client-Worker Relationships
172(2)
Administrative Issues and Intervention Strategies
174(10)
Leadership
174(1)
External Strategies
175(4)
Internal Issues
179(5)
Summary
184(1)
References
185(2)
Chapter 11 RESEARCH AS AN EMPOWERMENT STRATEGY
187(17)
Sung Sil Lee Sohng, Ph.D. University of Washington, Seattle
Introduction
187(1)
Power, Knowledge, and Social Movements
188(6)
Postmodern Critiques
189(1)
Power and Knowledge
190(1)
Participatory Research and Popular Movements
191(2)
A Silenced Feminist Standpoint and the Women's Movement
193(1)
Postmodernism and the Politics of Diversity
194(1)
A Transformative Agenda for Social Work Theory and Research
195(4)
Antidiscrimination as Ethical
196(1)
Research as Emancipatory
196(1)
Research as Empowering
197(1)
Research as Political Action
198(1)
Implications for Empowerment-Oriented Researchers
199(1)
References
200(4)
Chapter 12 EVALUATION OF EMPOWERMENT PRACTICE
204(16)
Ruth J. Parsons, Ph.D. University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Introduction
204(1)
Evaluation and Social Work Practice
205(2)
Why Evaluate?
205(1)
Types of Evaluation
205(2)
Issues of Power in Evaluation of Practice
207(1)
Principles and Methods for Empowerment in Evaluation
208(3)
Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
210(1)
Examples of Facilitating Empowerment Through Evaluation
211(5)
Prenatal Program of the Canadian Department of Health and Welfare
211(1)
Evaluation of an AFDC Coalition
212(1)
A Study of Process and Outcomes in Five Empowerment-based Programs
213(1)
The Colorado Mental Health and Consumer and Family Development Project
214(2)
Practice Strategies of Empowerment Practice
216(2)
Conclusion
218(1)
References
218(2)
Chapter 13 CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPOWERMENT-ORIENTED PROGRAMS
220(15)
Lorraine M. Gutierrez, Ph.D. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Ruth J. Parsons, Ph.D. University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Enid Opal Cox, D.S.W. University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Principles of Empowerment
220(2)
Specific Principles
221(1)
Challenges to Empowerment
222(5)
Current Scholarship
223(2)
The Focus of Professional Education
225(1)
Social Control
225(1)
Investment in Professional Status
226(1)
The Management of Human Service Organizations
226(1)
Strategies for Supporting Empowerment Practice
227(3)
Personal Power
228(1)
Social Power
228(1)
Political Power
229(1)
Conclusion
230(1)
References
231(4)
INDEX 235

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