Lessons from abroad : adapting international social welfare innovations

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"There is much to learn through the international exchange of policy initiatives and program models. "Lessons from abroad," the knowledge about problem-solving programs in other countries, can be a...

"There is much to learn through the international exchange of policy initiatives and program models. "Lessons from abroad," the knowledge about problem-solving programs in other countries, can be an important component of understanding and addressing social problems in the 21st century. In this book, the authors examine models of social welfare in other countries that are informative and possibly useful for policy action and program development in the United States. To encourage the exchange of ideas and strategies for potential adaptation of the social welfare system, every chapter examines a distinct content area, providing an in-depth look at innovative policies and programs, and then reviews implications for the United States. The content is provided by top scholars in the field who share their expertise about approaches for understanding and addressing an array of global challenges through policy and practice examples from developing and developed countries. Several chapters focus on international innovations within a specific field, such as child welfare and aging. Other chapters more broadly examine global issues directly aligned with the values and professional ethics of social work, including climate change and environmental justice, the alleviation of poverty, social security, global migration, and community development. A chapter is also devoted to the international social welfare treaties and conventions that affect social welfare and social work practice internationally. The final chapter provides a thoughtful review of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and discusses the 2030 Agenda, examining implementation strategies and the contributions of social work. As social problems are increasingly international in scope and impact, their solutions require global attention and local action. This book will inspire social work educators, professionals, and students to promote the idea of learning and sharing internationally to advance the field of social welfare globally"--

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