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Social Work: Reference Sources

Encyclopedia of Social Work
Ref. HV 35 .S6  20th 2008.  Floor 2  
The major reference source in the field of social work. Lengthy articles on 290 topics covering all aspects of the field. Each article includes an extensive bibliography. Includes brief biographical sketches on 142 individuals, several appendices and a detailed index.

Social Work Dictionary.  5th edition
Ref. HV 12 .B37 2003  Floor 2
Brief definitions and explanations of terms, concepts, organizations, programs, historical events, and acronyms relevant to the profession.

Social Workers’ Desk Reference.
Ref. HV 40 .S6464 2002 Floor 2
Comprehensive handbook of social work practice, covering diverse populations & several fields of practice, along with ethical issues, assessment tools and outcomes.

Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare.
Ref.  HV 40 .C635 2008  Floor 2
Four volume set covering the profession of social work, human behavior in the social environment, social work practice, and social policy & policy practice.

PATH's Directory of Human Services.
Ref. HV 98 .I32 M221602  Floor 2
Provides basic descriptions and contact information for human services agencies

Public Human Services Directory.
HV 89 .A55  2004 4th Floor
Lists federal and state agencies that work with human services and public assistance programs.  Includes names, addresses and phone numbers of contacts.

The State of America's Children.
Ref. HV 741 .C537502  2005  Floor 2
Contains articles and statistics on children in the areas of health, child care, nutrition, housing, violence and education.  Includes comparative data by state.

Child Welfare League of America:  State Fact Sheets. 
Provides information for each state on child protection, health, child care, education and income support.

Encyclopedia of Social Welfare History in North America.
Ref. HV 12 .E497 2005  Floor 2
Covers major social welfare trends, issues, & people in the U.S., Canada & Mexico.

Handbook of Social Work Direct Practice
HV 40 .H2827 2000  Floor 4

Handbook of Social Welfare Management
HV 41 .H325 2000  Floor 4

American Homelessness: a reference handbook
HV 4505 .H647 2001  Floor 2  Circulation Desk

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