Community Practice in Social Work: Reflections on Its First Century and Directions for the Future

Community practice, which considers the community as a means and focus of practice, has been a significant aspect of the field of social work throughout its first century (1917–2017). In this article, we focus on the development of community practice in social work over time, identify enduring theme...

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Published in:The Social service review (Chicago) 2018-12, Vol.92 (4), p.617-646
Main Authors: GUTIÉRREZ, LORRAINE M., GANT, LARRY M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Community
Community organizations
Community service
Professional practice
Social services
Social work
Social workers
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Summary:Community practice, which considers the community as a means and focus of practice, has been a significant aspect of the field of social work throughout its first century (1917–2017). In this article, we focus on the development of community practice in social work over time, identify enduring themes in the trends and issues faced by this method, and discuss what directions it may take in the future. As social workers working across methods, we view community practice as a significant focus for our field that will only grow in importance if we invest resources for its further development.
ISSN:0037-7961
1537-5404
DOI:10.1086/701640