| Working with Homeless and Vulnerable People: Basic Skills and Practices Contributor(s): Schiff, Jeanette Waegemakers (Author) |
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ISBN: 0190615575 ISBN-13: 9780190615574 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $108.90 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.40 lbs) 412 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It has long been established that access to food, clothing, medical care, and housing are fundamental human rights the world over. Helping the approximately 600,000 Americans and 300,000 Canadians who are currently homeless work toward this goal is a complex undertaking. This text presents the fundamental knowledge and skills that frontline workers need in order to help vulnerable and homeless persons. It provides readers with both an understanding of the lived experiences of those who have faced homelessness and an outline of the interprofessional practice context of services for homeless people. Waegemakers Schiff focuses on the interventions and best practices that have been found to be most effective in making connections, establishing helping relationships, and working with individuals on moving toward stabilization. |