In A Human Rights-Based Approach to Justice in Social Work Practice, Shirley Gatenio Gabel presents a human rights-based approach toward justice in social work practice that is more in line with social work's roots and the intentions of its founders. Using a rights-based approach, readers learn how to advocate for justice, how to analyze issues of oppression and equity, and why it is integral to social work practice to fight for justice. Exercises, case examples, and reflection activities are included to encourage critical thinking and application of rights-based approaches based on participation, non-discrimination, equity, accountability, and transparency in issues involving social, economic, and environmental justice. -- Back cover.
"Most of us chose social work because of our interest in improving how we treat one another in our society and helping individuals reach their potential. In short, we want to change situations for the better. Change is a critical part of social work. Change is a process that social workers help individuals, communities, or systems we work with go through so that we can evolve into a better place. But what is "better?" We will likely have different opinions on what form change for the better should take. Yet we are all social workers -- shouldn't we have the same vision or strive for the same goals?"-- Provided by publisher.
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