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Capacity building for integrated family-centered practice

K Briar-Lawson1

  • 1Graduate School of Social Work, University of Utah, Salt Lake City 84112, USA. kbriarlawson@socwk.utah.edu

Social Work
|December 5, 1998
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Social work uniquely addresses social welfare by integrating economic and occupational needs, avoiding reductionism. Its legacies offer strategies for 21st-century practice amid welfare reform and system changes.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work Practice

Background:

  • Social work's historical strength lies in its holistic approach to social welfare, distinct from reductionist helping professions.
  • It uniquely integrates economic and occupational needs within individual, family, and community contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reflect on social work legacies and their relevance for contemporary 21st-century practice.
  • To identify strategies for building integrative social and economic foundations for practice and policy.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of social work contributions.
  • Exploration of strategies informed by past lessons and current challenges.
  • Examination of implications for professional education, research, and practice.

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Main Results:

  • Social work's non-reductionist approach and focus on economic/occupational needs provide a strong foundation.
  • Integrative strategies are crucial for addressing challenges of welfare reform and system "reinvention."

Conclusions:

  • Social work legacies offer valuable insights for navigating 21st-century challenges.
  • Effective practice requires integrating social and economic support strategies for enhanced human well-being.
  • Implications for professional development, research, and practice are significant.