Contents CSWE Core Competencies throughout the text Sample Syllabus Chapter 1 The Social Work Profession Chapter 2 Theoretical Perspectives for Social Workers Chapter 3 Social Justice, Poverty, and the Intersectionality of Multiple Factors Chapter 4 Social Welfare Policy: Historical Perspectives Chapter 5 Family and Children‘s Services Chapter 6 Social Work in Mental Health Chapter 7 Social Work in Health Care Chapter 8 Social Work in the Schools Chapter 9 Social Work with Alcohol and Substance Abuse Disorders Chapter 10 Social Work with Older Adults Chapter 11 Social Work in the Criminal Justice System Chapter 12 Developmental Disabilities and Social Work Chapter 13 The Social Work Profession Looks to the Future