Understanding Mass Violence
Author | : Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner |
Publisher | : Addison-Wesley Longman |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015063266061 |
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Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Download or read book Understanding Mass Violence written by Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner and published by Addison-Wesley Longman. This book was released on 2004 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Mass Violence prepares social workers to intervene with people affected by human-caused violence, such as school shootings or terrorist acts. The difficult challenges facing social work practitioners are discussed and suggestions for self-care are provided. Mass violence is also examined within the broader context of social policy and social justice. The book is organized into 5 sections and includes 13 chapters, providing the content for a course on social work and mass violence or trauma.