Best practices for social work with refugees and immigrants

Miriam, P.T.

Best practices for social work with refugees and immigrants - New York Columbia university press 2002 - xix, 538p.

Offers a comprehensive guide to social work with foreign-born clients and evaluates many different strategies in light of their methodological strengths and weaknesses. Presents specialized knowledge of these populations, and specialized adaptations and applications of mainstream services and interventions. Examines psychological problems experienced by these people which include; anxiety, depression, alienation, grief, even post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as biological concerns stemming from inadequate or underutilized medical services. Describes the nature of these populations, relevant policies designed to assist them, and service delivery systems. Also addresses specific problem areas common to refugees and immigrants and evaluates a variety of assessment and intervention techniques for each area.

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