The number of social work educational programs offering international courses, practicum
experiences and other opportunities to study abroad is rapidly growing. Trend data suggest …

We explore the concept of 'reverse mission'as it appears in the theology and mission studies
literature, and examine its utility for international social work education and practice. Next …

All over the world, micro-enterprise development initiatives are demonstrating that they are a
viable response to poverty. This paper discusses a field study of 40 slum-dwellers, 17 of …

Social work education is increasingly a global enterprise. The development of social work
education programs is accelerating, and the nature of the profession is evolving all over the …

This study assesses the relevance of US‐based social work curricula for international
students. Both the perceived advantages and disadvantages of international educational …

Qualitative responses to a survey of 314 social work faculty from nearly half of the graduate
schools of social work (MSW programs) in the United States elucidated valuable information …

The North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation (NAALC), a side agreement to
NAFTA, provides an instructive example of an attempt to link global trade to labor standards …

This article will discuss social development models and their application to the
establishment of social work field education in Lithuania. A model of field education as …

Rural communities are dynamic, ever-changing environments. Boom and bust cycles in the
energy industry, fluctuations in the farm economy, corporate mergers, restructuring in mills …

Overcome the challenges facing social workers today with international guidance Social
Work Approaches in Health and Mental Health from Around the Globe is a valuable stepping …