Culturally Competent Practice: A Framework for Understanding Diverse Groups & Justice Issues

by Doman Lum

Become a better practitioner with CULTURALLY COMPETENT A FRAMEWORK FOR UNDERSTANDING DIVERSE GROUPS & JUSTICE ISSUES! With coverage of topics such as cultural differences and the importance of cultural competence to human service professions, this social work text provides you with the skills necessary to understand, measure, and evaluate cultural competence. Case studies are integrated throughout and follow two families, the Hernandez family and the Abdullah family, to help you master the knowledge and skills necessary to lead your clients through the process stages and develop cultural competence. Practical and informative, Tools for Student Learning are found throughout and include questionnaires, pre-tests, and post-tests.

506 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2006