Contemporary Issues in Human Services
Special Topics for Clinical Practice, Public Health, and Social Justice
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:4th Nov '25
£32.99
This title is due to be published on 4th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
This text informs human services students and practitioners on complex contemporary issues in the human services, public health, and clinical social work fields, allowing them to be more agile and better-prepared agents and leaders of change.
Dr. James C. Wadley brings together a collection of critical perspectives from the top human service practitioners, administrators, advocates, and leaders in the field. Chapters consider contemporary issues such as social justice, sexuality, ability and disability, policy formation, pedagogy, mental health, sociopolitical perspectives, constructions of race and gender, and social positioning and identities. This text helps readers in human services, public health, and social work fields expand their understanding about service access and coordination, resource delivery, and the potential implications for a variety of populations and settings. Each chapter offers an opportunity to engage professionals, students, clients, and constituents in meaningful dialogue about sensitive issues that impact a range of communities and individuals. This book also offers a wealth of strategies, insight, interventions, and suggestions for students and practitioners to consider while working with a myriad of populations.
This book is an invaluable resource for human service professionals, social workers, policymakers, mental health practitioners, community behavioral health professionals, as well as undergraduate and graduate students.
“With its diverse perspectives and actionable insights, Leading Conversations in Human Services serves as a dynamic guide for fostering critical thinking, advocacy, and leadership. It equips readers to analyze and predict trends, address systemic issues, and become effective agents of change. A must-read for those dedicated to advancing equity and innovation in human services, this book offers both inspiration and practical tools for creating meaningful impact.”
Monique Howard, EdD, MPH, senior director, Women’s Health Initiatives, Center for Global Women’s Health
“For instructors aiming to educate and graduate the next generation of Human Service professionals, Contemporary Issues in Human Services: Special Topics for Clinical Practice, Public Health, and Social Justice is the essential book. This compilation of readings will provide valuable insights and practical tools for Human Service professionals. Here, Dr. James Wadley brings together writings from a diverse pool of experts to shed light on topics like interprofessional collaboration (a future-focused trend in healthcare), best practices for supporting marginalized populations (a key factor in promoting equality), and human development-based approaches to serving individuals at various life stages (a best practice for targeted, tailored care).”
Jeannette M. Wade, PhD, associate professor and program director – Human Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
“This book is a must have for human service and public health practitioners. It offers transformative strategies for a variety of human service settings that equips professionals with the tools needed for complex situations. I can’t wait to share this book with my students and my colleagues. Awesome, indeed!”
Kamilah Woodson, PhD,Professor of Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies, Howard University
ISBN: 9781032865140
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346 pages