Synopsis
Reamer (social work, Rhode Island College) has served as a social worker in correctional and mental health settings, and has lectured and written extensively on a wide range of human service issues. He provides a concise guide for professionals, volunteers, and consumers. Following an overview of human services and ways to think about locating information and resources, the material is organized into sections reflecting major categories of needs that may arise during a person's life: income, housing, food, clothing, energy, transportation, health care, mental health, addictions, sexual orientation, family life education, children and adolescents, abuse and neglect, protective services, military personnel and veterans, immigrants and refugees, education and literacy, employment assistance, aging and retirement, and legal services and dispute resolution. No subject index. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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About the Author
Frederic G. Reamer is a professor in the School of Social Work at Rhode Island College. He is the author of "Social Work Values and Ethics, Social Work Malpractice and Liability, The Philosophical Foundations of Social Work, and Ethical Dilemmas in Social Service;" co-author of "Rehabilitating Juvenile Justice;" and editor of "AIDS and Ethics and The Foundations of Social Work Knowledge," (all published by Columbia). He is also the author of the recently published "Ethical Standards in Social Work: Commentary on the NASW Code of Ethics."
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