Military Social Work Around the Globe / edited by Mary Ann Forgey, Karen Green-Hurdle.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Green-Hurdle, Karen, editor.

Forgey, Mary Ann, editor.

Series:

Military and Veterans Studies, 2524-3950

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social psychiatry.

Politics and war.

Social service.

Psychology, Industrial.

Social policy.

Clinical Social Work.

Military and Defence Studies.

Social Work.

Occupational Health Psychology.

Social Care.

Social Policy.

Local Subjects:

Clinical Social Work.

Military and Defence Studies.

Social Work.

Occupational Health Psychology.

Social Care.

Social Policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (305 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2023.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2023.

Summary:

This is the first book to focus on the scope of social work practice within military settings from an international perspective, and therefore addresses what has been a significant gap in the literature. Given the critical support needs of military personnel and their families worldwide, and the expanding role of social work in responding to these needs, this book offers a comprehensive global understanding of the common military social work (MilSW) practices with active duty military service members and their families, as well as the forms of practice and approaches that are unique, or potentially transferable across nations. Based on a systematic inquiry conducted by the Editors, there are at least 25 countries that have social workers working directly within their country’s military in either a civilian or uniformed capacity, or both. This book includes contributions from experts in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Israel, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, and the USA, who describe various aspects of the MilSW role within their country and the research that informs what military social workers do. The MilSW similarities and differences among these countries are highlighted, including developmental milestones, practice settings, practice orientation and approach, ethical dilemmas, military to veteran transition support, and past and current challenges. Experts from countries that do not yet have MilSW but are interested in developing it (Japan, Ukraine) or are in the process of establishing this area of practice (Slovakia), also contribute chapters about these developments and the evidence base that supports this direction. Military Social Work Around the Globe is a valuable resource for social work programs and essential reading for instructors and students in MilSW electives and specializations. It is also pertinent reading for occupational social work and international social work courses. In addition, this book is an important source of information for military social workers who would like to gain insights into existing programs and the possibilities for international collaboration, and for countries interested in developing MilSW.

Contents:

1. Developing Global Collaboration in Military Social Work

2. Military Social Work in Australia: Opportunities for Policy, Practice, and Education

3. Military Social Work in the Canadian Armed Forces

4. Military Social Work in the Danish Defence

5. Military Social Work in the Finnish Defense Forces

6. The Approach to Military Social Work in the Republic of Ireland

7. Military Social Work in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF)

8. Occupational Social Work Within the Netherlands Armed Forces

9. The Approach to Military Social Work in Aotearoa New Zealand

10. Military Social Work in South Africa

11. Military Social Work in the United Kingdom

12. Military Social Work in the United States Armed Forces with a Focus on Service Members and Military Organizations

13. History and Current Framework of Social Work Services Delivered to Families and Communities Within the United States Military

14. Equipping Uniformed and Civilian Social Workers for Service:Efforts of Civilian and Military Education Programs in the United States

15. Current Status of Military Social Work in Japan

16. Slovakia: The Newest Country to Develop Military Social Work – A Description of the Planning and Development Process

17. The Status of Military Social Work in Ukraine – Current Efforts to Develop this Role and the Obstacles Encountered

18. Strengthening Military Social Work Through the Development of a Global Understanding of Practice Similarities and Differences.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Forgey, Mary Ann Military Social Work Around the Globe

ISBN:

3-031-14482-1

OCLC:

1351202784