03914nam a2200565 i 4500 on1351196500 EBZ 20251029164104.0 m d cr cnu---unuuu 221126s2023 enk ob 001 0 eng c EBZ eng EBZ 1447364783 (electronic bk.) 9781447364788 (electronic bk.) 9781447364771 (electronic bk.) 1447364775 (electronic bk.) 9781447364757 (hardback) 1447364759 (hardback) 22573/ctv31w7vsh JSTOR pcc HV40.35 MAIN Gal, John, author. 64639 When social workers impact policy and don't just implement it : a framework for understanding policy engagement / John Gal and Idit Weiss-Gal. Bristol : Policy Press, 2023. 1 online resource text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier textual sapdv EBSCOhost Research in social work series EBSCOhost "EBSCO evaluates our products based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the related Section 508 and EN 301 549 regulations in the US and EU. Most EBSCO products are substantially conformant with WCAG 2.2 level AA." Source: https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/EBSCO-VPATs?language=en_US. Last accessed April 22, 2025. Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 6, 2022). Rather than being seen simply as social policy implementors, in recent decades there has been increasing recognition of social workers as professionals with unique knowledge and insights to contribute to policy formulation and social justice. This book offers a path-breaking, evidence-based theoretical framework for understanding why social workers engage in policy, both as professionals and citizens, and the impact of their actions. Drawing on concepts from social work and the political, sociological and policy sciences, the authors set out the implications of this framework for research, education and practice. Rather than being seen simply as social policy implementors, in recent decades there has been increasing recognition of social workers as professionals with unique knowledge and insights to contribute to policy formulation and social justice. This book offers a path-breaking, evidence-based theoretical framework for understanding why social workers engage in policy, both as professionals and citizens, and the impact of their actions. Drawing on concepts from social work and the political, sociological and policy sciences, the authors set out the implications of this framework for research, education and practice. Includes bibliographical references and index. 1. Introduction -- 2. On the social work-social policy interface -- 3. The environments -- 4. Opportunity -- 5. Facilitation -- 6. Motivation -- 7. Explaining the policy engagement of social workers and beyond. Social workers. Social service. Social policy. 60914 Weiss, Idit, author. 64640 Print version: Gal, John. When social workers impact policy and don't just implement it. Bristol : Policy Press, 2023 9781447364757 Research in social work (Policy Press) 64204 EBSCOhost https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=3456479 Askews and Holts Library Services ASKH AH39633889 ProQuest Ebook Central EBLB EBL30237597 EBSCOhost EBSC 3456479 92 N$T 56033 56033