The authors identify the strengths of people of color and reaffirm the profession's commitment to this group of clients and workers. This text addresses cultural competence, ethnic-sensitive practice, and research, as well as several population groups.Also available:Spirituality and the Black Helping Tradition in Social Work - ISBN 0871013223Our Diverse Society: Race and Ethnicity Implications for 21st Century American Society - ISBN 087101372XNASW Press   NASW Press, a division of National Association of Social Workers (NASW), is a leading scholarly press in the social sciences. We serve faculty, practitioners, agencies, libraries, clinicians, and researchers throughout the United States and abroad. Known for attracting expert authors, the NASW Press delivers professional information to hundreds of thousands of readers through its scholarly journals, books, and reference works.Some of the areas we publish in include:-Social work in the field of aging-Models of social work-Social work with children and adolescents-Ethics in social work-Community organization-Professional development

Color in a White Society

Politics & Social Sciences

Barbara W. White

Social Sciences

NASW Press

Readers will learn the evolution of the helping tradition from traditional Africa to slavery in the United States, among free blacks, through Reconstruction, and into rural and urban states. Spread through fictive kinship and religious consciousness, the tradition incorporated mutual aid, social-class cooperation, male/female equality, and pro-social behavior in children.
 Highlights Helping Tradition in Traditional Africa &amp; in Slavery Among Free Blacks During Reconstruction in Rural &amp; Urban America Black Helping Tradition &amp; Social Work
Also available:
Our Diverse Society: Race and Ethnicity - Implications for 21st Century American Society - ISBN 087101372X Affirmative Practice: Understanding and Working With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons - ISBN 0871013525
NASW Press
 NASW Press, a division of National Association of Social Workers (NASW), is a leading scholarly press in the social sciences. We serve faculty, practitioners, agencies, libraries, clinicians, and researchers throughout the United States and abroad. 
Known for attracting expert authors, the NASW Press delivers professional information to hundreds of thousands of readers through its scholarly journals, books, and reference works.
Some of the areas we publish in include:
-Social work in the field of aging -Models of social work -Social work with children and adolescents -Ethics in social work -Community organization -Professional development

The Helping Tradition in the Black Family and Community

Joanne M. Martin

Elmer P. Martin

the aim of community development is to help citizens

Social Work Speaks: Nasw Policy Statements (Social Work Speaks: National Association of Social Workers Policy Statements)

Organizing is a dynamic guide to uniting people for change and helping people work together to get things done. It describes how to influence power structures, how to become successful organizers and fundraisers, and how to effect social change through grassroots organization and mobilization. Special Features * Distinguishes practicality and theory * Presents step-by-step guidelines for change * Provides a framework for multiracial organizing
Also available:
Effectively Managing Nonprofit Organizations - ISBN 087101369X Changing Hats While Managing Change: From Social Work Practice to Administration - ISBN 0871013614
NASW Press
 NASW Press, a division of National Association of Social Workers (NASW), is a leading scholarly press in the social sciences. We serve faculty, practitioners, agencies, libraries, clinicians, and researchers throughout the United States and abroad. 
Known for attracting expert authors, the NASW Press delivers professional information to hundreds of thousands of readers through its scholarly journals, books, and reference works.
Some of the areas we publish in include:
-Social work in the field of aging -Models of social work -Social work with children and adolescents -Ethics in social work -Community organization -Professional development

Organizing: A Guide for Grassroots Leaders, Revised Edition

Si Kahn

This book is your guide to improving your skills in all forms of professional writing. Review basic writing techniques. Delve into the mysteries of the peer review process. Learn how to <ul>
<li>conduct a literature search</li> <li>write qualitative and quantitative research reports</li> <li>present statistical data graphically</li> <li>package your article or book proposal to best advantage.</li> </ul>
Professional Writing for the Human Services contains NASW's own style and reference guides. Production techniques, ethical issues, copyright concerns, and more make this the most comprehensive writing guide available for the human services and for all forms of writing.

Professional Writing for the Human Services

Linda Beebe

Literature & Fiction

The person-in-environment (PIE) classification system allows social workers to classify and codify problems in social functioning. With the PIE System, clinicians can better understand clients who are experiencing difficulties with their roles, self-perceptions, and expectations in their interactions with others and in the context of their environments. Special Features: <ul>
<li>Helps practitioners develop strong intervention plans</li> <li>Useful for developing agency and community programs and working with managed care companies</li> </ul>

Person-in-Environment System: The PIE Classification System for Social Functioning Problems

James M. Karls

Karin E. Wandrei

The authors of this text address all the aspects of successful fundraising in a nonprofit environment. Learn how to build the relationships that are central to successful fundraising activities. Discover how organizational analysis, careful research, development of supporting materials, and knowledge of the possibilities can help a nonprofit increase its funding base significantly. A practical textbook for courses in nonprofit management, the book is an excellent resource for boards of directors, agency directors, and fund development committees. Special Features * Compilation of top motivators * Ethical principles for fundraisers * Sample case statements, goal statements, and forms * Numerous illustrations
Also available:
Effectively Managing Nonprofit Organizations - ISBN 087101369X New Management in Human Services: 2nd Edition - ISBN 0871012510
NASW Press
 NASW Press, a division of National Association of Social Workers (NASW), is a leading scholarly press in the social sciences. We serve faculty, practitioners, agencies, libraries, clinicians, and researchers throughout the United States and abroad. 
Known for attracting expert authors, the NASW Press delivers professional information to hundreds of thousands of readers through its scholarly journals, books, and reference works.
Some of the areas we publish in include:
-Social work in the field of aging -Models of social work -Social work with children and adolescents -Ethics in social work -Community organization -Professional development

Building a Strong Foundation: Fundraising for Nonprofits

Business & Money

Richard L. Edwards

Elizabeth A. S. Benefield

Jeffrey A. Edwards

John A. Yankey

Management & Leadership

The Field of Adult Services helps define the complex world of adult services delivery by examining the fields specialized body of values, knowledge, and skills. 
Special Features Includes numerous tables, charts, and case examples to illustrate complex information so that it is easily grasped Builds clinical skills, as well as skills in strategic planning and management and program and staff development Helps readers identify and overcome barriers to optimal practice
Also available:
Multicultural Issues in Social Work: Practice and Research - ISBN 0871013029 Widening the Circle: The Practice And Evaluation of Family Group Conferencing With Children, Youths, and Their Families - ISBN 0871013673
NASW Press
 NASW Press, a division of National Association of Social Workers (NASW), is a leading scholarly press in the social sciences. We serve faculty, practitioners, agencies, libraries, clinicians, and researchers throughout the United States and abroad. 
Known for attracting expert authors, the NASW Press delivers professional information to hundreds of thousands of readers through its scholarly journals, books, and reference works.
Some of the areas we publish in include:
-Social work in the field of aging -Models of social work -Social work with children and adolescents -Ethics in social work -Community organization -Professional development

The Field of Adult Services: Social Work Practice and Administration

Gary M. Nelson

This book gives guidance on working with boards, boosting staff morale, and improving service delivery. It contains information on fiscal accountability, team building, working with the media, keeping members happy, and keeping organizations viable in a competitive era. Special Features * Case examples to illustrate management practices * Detailed information on work groups, teams, and other progressive management innovations * Tips on keeping a high energy level while juggling numerous responsibilities
Also available:
Ethical Standards in Social Work: A Review of the NASW Code of Ethics - ISBN 0871013711 Prudent Practice: A Guide for Managing Malpractice Risk - ISBN 0871012677
NASW Press
 NASW Press, a division of National Association of Social Workers (NASW), is a leading scholarly press in the social sciences. We serve faculty, practitioners, agencies, libraries, clinicians, and researchers throughout the United States and abroad. 
Known for attracting expert authors, the NASW Press delivers professional information to hundreds of thousands of readers through its scholarly journals, books, and reference works.
Some of the areas we publish in include:
-Social work in the field of aging -Models of social work -Social work with children and adolescents -Ethics in social work -Community organization -Professional development

New Management in Human Services: 2nd Edition

Leon Ginsberg

The person-in-environment (PIE) classification system allows social workers to classify and codify problems in social functioning. With the PIE System, clinicians can better understand clients who are experiencing difficulties with their roles, self-perceptions, and expectations in their interactions with others and in the context of their environments. Special Features * Helps practitioners develop strong intervention plans * Useful for developing agency and community programs and working with managed care companies

Person-in-Environment System: The PIE Classification System for Social Functioning Problems - Manual

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