Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy : with Research NavigatorPearson/Allyn and Bacon, 2007 - 562 pagine Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy is the most comprehensive and easy-to-understand introduction to the social welfare system and social welfare policy. This is a leading text in social welfare policy in departments of social work, political science, administration and government, and is also used in some departments of sociology. DiNitto focuses on the political aspects of policymaking; she describes the major social welfare programs, including public assistance, Social Security, disability, health insurance, and more. She also addresses racism, sexism, gay rights, and immigration in the context of social welfare policies and programs. Additionally, it includes new and updated information on welfare reform (TANF), food stamps, managed care, disability, aging, the latest figures on poverty, and the latest information on job training and employment. A full range of supplements includes an Instructor's Manual/Test Bank and a Computerized Test Bank. Student supplements include an Online Study Guide. |
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... treatment centers and the criminal justice system.55 Along these same lines , California voters approved Proposition 36 , which diverts all first- and second - time nonviolent drug possession offenders to treat- ment rather than ...
... treatment and be- havioral history to determine the need for IOC . This is a major shift from past in- voluntary commitment laws that focused on behaviors occurring at the time of commitment requests . In some states , IOC is only used ...
... treatment , it may be unclear if the mental health system is mandated to provide treatment , especially if services are not available in a timely manner or cannot be easily accessed by patients or clients . A portion of clients do not ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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