Introduction to Human Services: An Equity Lens - 2e

• About this Book
• Chapter 1: An Overview: Human Services
• Chapter 2: Historical Context and Contemporary Focus
• Chapter 3: Trauma and Support Practices
• Chapter 4: Ethical Standards
• Chapter 5: Social Safety Net Programs, Community Organizations, and Social Issues
• Chapter 6: Models of Care: Medical, Public Health and Human Services
• Chapter 7: Mental Health
• Chapter 8: Families, Children, and Schools
• Chapter 9: Serving Older Adults
• Chapter 10: Becoming A Professional
• Glossary

Introduction to Human Services: An Equity Lens exemplifies equity, diversity, and inclusion while providing a foundational understanding of the human services field, including core principles and theories and the characteristics and skills needed for the field. Features include ethical codes of conduct, the whitewashing of the history of helping professions, and a transitory chapter into internship settings. An emphasis is placed on the relationship between the complexity of social problems, services, systems and programs that comprise human services. The text prepares students who are considering or are committed to the Human Services field to participate in more advanced courses and practicum experiences.