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1	A theoretical analysis of racism in social service agencies from a critical perspective Yee, June Ying January 1995 (has links) Much debate on the conceptualization of race and racism currently exists in the literature. By applying a critical approach to the study of the racism, it will be the basis from which to embark on a theoretically informed review of the literature, and to be able to apply my theoretical framework, which is composed of the following concepts: culture, power and dominance to the problem of racism in social service agencies. Specifically, an examination of current approaches, and the introduction of anti-racism strategies as a viable solution will be documented. It is concluded that there is a need to (1) challenge and modify the current knowledge base on racism in social service agencies; and (2) a need to provide social workers and policy-makers with the necessary tools to combat racism in social service agencies. Social service and race relations.
2	A theoretical analysis of racism in social service agencies from a critical perspective Yee, June Ying January 1995 (has links) No description available. Social service and race relations.
3	Puao-te-Ata-tu and Maori social work methods Hollis, Awhina, n/a January 2006 (has links) This research project critically engages with Maori social workers in order to develop an understanding of their practice methods and to ascertain whether they have changed since the 1980's. This will include a particular focus on the influences of the Puao-te-Ata-tu report (1986) on Maori practice methods and the perspectives of Maori social workers within social service organisations. Kaupapa Maori research and Qualitative methods inform this research project. Eight Maori social workers are interviewed and their discourses are examined in relation to the changing cultural, political and economic enviroment in the 1980's. The findings show that Maori social work methods are underpinned by tikanga Maori and that these have not changed significantly since the 1980's. The Puao-te-Ata-tu report was also found to be highly influential to Maori social work in general, however it did not have a direct effect on the practice methods of Maori social workers. The research project concludes with recommendations from both the participants and the researcher. These recommendations lay emphasis on the importance of educational institutions and social service organisations implementing the Puao-te-Ata-tu report and tikanga as a means of improving services for Maori. Maori social service and race relations evaluation
4	The Maatua Whangai Programme O Otepoti from a caregiver perspective Walker, Shayne W, n/a January 2001 (has links) This research critically engages with the history and practice of Maatua Whangai within Aotearoa/New Zealand. Specifically it focusses on Maatua Whangai O Otepoti, examining the discourses of care-givers within this context. Further, this research is constructed within a Maori world view of both traditional fostercare practices and State interpretations of those practices. Case studies of the discourses of caregivers within the Maatua Whangai Programme are described and articulated in terms of kaupapa Maori research methods. The data generated identifies the discourses of the caregivers and their desire to have their voices heard. In contrast, the discourse of the state is examined in the light of reports such as Puao-Te-Ata-Tu (1986), and the work of Bradley (1994) and Ruwhiu (1995). It is argued that any shift in the current dominance of power relationships surrounding the Maatua Whangai Programme and fostercare practices in relation to Maori would entail a strengthening of ties between service providers, Iwi and the Crown. This would go some way towards redressing Crown dominance of Maori fostercare practices. Keywords: Maatua Whangai, Fostercare, Tamaiti Whangai, Maori, Iwi, Power, Dominance. Maori fostercare whangai whanau child welfare social service and race relations
5	An evaluation of the California Brief Multicultural Competence Scale and training for mental health practices Smith, Catherine Tillie, Avila, Dahlia 01 January 2011 (has links) This study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of the California Brief Multicultural Competence Scale (CBMCS) and training as a tool to increase cultural competency skills. The interest of this was to determine if the training brought about a change in empathy or effectively increased knowledge about the importance of culture. Social workers California Attitudes Multiculturalism Intercultural communication Social service and race relations Social work education Minorities Services for Intercultural communication Minorities Services for Multiculturalism Social service and race relations Social work education Social workers Attitudes. Social Work
6	Working in a post-colonial system : whose voices are being silenced and heard in the narratives of native child welfare workers? LeBlanc, Denis, 1977- January 2003 (has links) The purpose of the present research was to explore the political underpinnings that shape the meaning that native child welfare workers give to their work. This was achieved with the use of a participatory research model that combines group interviews (sharing circle) with ethnography as a means of data analysis. The resulting narratives have suggested that the meaning native child welfare workers attribute to their work emerges from their community and the provincial structures that legislate and define child welfare policies, two sources, composed of various sub-systems, that often share polarized values and ideologies in matters of child welfare. This struggle is further complicated by the cultural relevance of child welfare services in the debate surrounding sovereignty and colonialism. It is suggested that more attention be given to understanding this meaning and how this process must originate from the community if indeed the deriving services are to be both culturally relevant and community based. Social work with Indians -- Canada.
7	African-American women's perceptions of social workers as helpers Anderson, Adriene Lynn 01 January 1994 (has links) No description available. Social work with African Americans Social service and race relations Race and Ethnicity Social Work
8	Working in a post-colonial system : whose voices are being silenced and heard in the narratives of native child welfare workers? LeBlanc, Denis, 1977- January 2003 (has links) No description available. Social work with Indians -- Canada.
9	The disproportionate representation of blacks in the child welfare system of the County of Los Angeles and decision-making practices of child welfare workers Jones, Flora Mae 01 January 2007 (has links) The focus of this study is the significant and widespread overrepresentation of blacks in the child welfare system. The study specifically addresses the issue in the context of its association with decision-making practice of child welfare workers in the County of Los Angeles. Child welfare California Los Angeles Social work with minorities Children Child welfare Social service and race relations Race and Ethnicity Social Work
10	A survey of social workers' cultural competency: An exploratory study Lujano, José Luis 01 January 2005 (has links) The purpose of this study was to measure the social workers' knowledge, awareness, sensitivity, and ability to serve the population of color. Social workers California Attitudes Multiculturalism Intercultural communication Cross-cultural orientation Social service and race relations Social work with minorities Social work education Minorities Services for Cross-cultural orientation Intercultural communication Minorities Services for Multiculturalism Social service and race relations Social work education Social work with minorities Social workers Attitudes. Social Work

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