Encyclopedia of social work. Empowerment practice / Ruth J. Parsons.

The concept of empowerment has deep roots in social work practice, evolving from a philosophical level to practice frameworks and methods. Research confirms empowerment outcomes as personal, interpersonal, and sociopolitical. Practice interventions contain both personal and structural dimensions and...

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Main Author: Parsons, Ruth J., 1944- (Author)
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : National Association of Social Workers Press and Oxford University Press, 2013.
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Physical Description:1 online resource.
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Empowerment practice.
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