Social Work Practice in the Military,9780789006257

Social Work Practice in the Military

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ISBN13: 9780789006257
ISBN10: 0789006251
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 1999-08-13
Publisher(s): Routledge
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Summary

Social Work Practice in the Military is an essential guide for anyone working with military clients, families of military personnel, or near a military installation. This unique book provides in-depth coverage of issues such as family violence, substance abuse, medical social work, combat settings, ethical dilemmas, managed care's impact on the military, and much more.

Table of Contents

About the Editor xii
Contributors xiii
Foreword xix
Donald R. Bardill
Senior Editor's Comments xxiii
Carlton E. Munson
Preface xxv
PART I: HISTORICAL CONTEXTS OF PRACTICE
History of Army Social Work
3(20)
Jesse Harris
The Civilian Connection with the Army
3(1)
The Enlisted Social Work Contributions
4(2)
The Social Work Officer
6(1)
The Role of the Psychiatric Social Worker
7(3)
Medical Social Workers
10(2)
Stockades
12(2)
The Army Community Service (ACS)
14(2)
Education and Training
16(3)
Conclusion
19(4)
History of Navy Social Work
23(4)
United States Navy Medical Service Corps
History of Air Force Social Work
27(24)
James L. Jenkins
Introduction
27(1)
Organizational Structure
27(1)
Personnel
28(3)
Evolution of Practice
31(6)
Catalysts for Practice
37(8)
Summary
45(1)
Addendum---Social Work Task Force Initiative to Address Critical Issues for Social Work Practice
45(6)
PART II: PRACTICE ARENAS
Development and Evolution of the Family Advocacy Program in the Department of Defense
51(16)
John P. Nelson
Introduction
51(1)
Background and History
52(8)
Service Program Development
60(3)
Role of Social Workers
63(2)
Conclusion
65(2)
TRICARE and Its Impact on Military Social Work Practice
67(24)
Carla A. Monroe-Posey
Overview of TRICARE
67(13)
Military Social Work Practice in a TRICARE Environment
80(11)
Military Social Work Practice in Substance Abuse Programs
91(16)
Richard Newsome
Conceptual Model for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Services in the Military
91(1)
Development of Substance Abuse Treatment Programs in the Armed Forces
92(2)
Certification/Professionalization
94(1)
Changes in Treatment Modality
95(2)
Social Worker Skills for Providing Substance Abuse Services in the Military
97(1)
Addressing Illegal Drug Use in the Armed Forces
98(9)
Medical Social Work in the U.S. Armed Forces
107(16)
Nancy K. Raiha
Historical Background
107(2)
Today's Medical Social Worker
109(7)
Unique Aspects of Military Social Work
116(4)
Conclusion
120(3)
Military Social Work Practice in Mental Health Programs
123(14)
James G. Daley
Overview of Mental Health Services Within the Military
123(7)
Contrast of Mental Health and Other Social Welfare Programs Within the Military
130(3)
The Future of Military Social Workers Within the Mental Health Clinic
133(4)
The Role of the Social Work Officer in Support of Combat and Noncombat Operations
137(28)
James A. Martin
Spencer J. Campbell
Introduction
137(1)
A Brief Historical Overview of Social Work Roles Within the Context of Military Mental Health Support in Combat Operations
138(6)
Combat and Other Operational Mental Health Principles and the Role of the Social Work Officer
144(3)
Some Examples of Social Work Officer Involvement in Combat and Noncombat Stress Interventions
147(7)
The Future
154(2)
A Guide for Social Work Officers Assigned to Division Mental Health Teams or Other Combat Stress Control Settings
156(3)
Some Important Considerations for Social Work Officers Assigned to a Deployable Status
159(1)
Core Readings for a Library on Combat and Operational Mental Health
160(5)
The Role of Social Work in Policy Practice
165(14)
John Cox
Introduction
165(1)
The Changing Military
166(2)
Practice in the Context of the Military Culture Policy
168(1)
Frameworks for Policy Practice in the Military
169(2)
U.S. Navy Social Work and Policy Practice
171(1)
U.S. Army Social Work and Policy Practice
172(1)
U.S. Air Force Social Work and Policy Practice
173(1)
Conclusion
174(5)
PART III: UNIQUE ISSUES OF MILITARY SOCIAL WORK
Common and Unique Ethical Dilemmas Encountered by Military Social Workers
179(26)
Steven H. Tallant
Richard A. Ryberg
Introduction
179(1)
Ethical Dilemmas in Social Work
179(2)
Development and Overview of the NASW Code of Ethics
181(1)
Distinguishing Military Factors Contributing to Ethical Dilemmas
182(6)
Discussion of Selected Ethical Dilemmas for Military Social Workers
188(12)
Suggested Guidelines for Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas
200(3)
Conclusion
203(2)
Career Progression and Grooming
205(12)
James G. Daley
The Successful Career: An Overview
205(4)
Contrasting the Ideal Path with the Realities of Life's Demands
209(1)
Survival tips for a Successful Career
210(4)
Some Insights for Our Civilian Colleagues
214(1)
Some Final Ideas
215(2)
Understanding Life in the Army: Military Life from a Service Member and Family Member Perspective
217(18)
Rachel Henry
Rene J. Robichaux
Living the Army Life
217(3)
Adapting to Army Life
220(2)
The Dual Military Family
222(1)
Common Adjustment Tasks and Problems Experienced by Military Families
223(9)
Conclusion
232(3)
Understanding Life in the Navy
235(10)
Glenna L. Tinney
Lawrence L. Zoeller
Janet Cochran
Steve Bromberek
Surface Community
237(2)
Submarine Community
239(1)
Aviation Community
240(5)
Understanding Life in the Air Force
245(10)
James G. Daley
The Social Classes Within the Air Force
245(6)
A Tour of an Air Force Base
251(4)
Soldier and Family Wellness Across the Life Course: A Developing Role for Social Workers
255(20)
Mike W. Parker
Vaughn R. A. Call
William F. Barko
Zeitgeist
256(2)
The U.S. Army War College
258(1)
Army Physical Fitness Research Institute (APFRI)
258(1)
The Importance of Life Events
259(1)
The Life Course Perspective
259(12)
Summary: A Family Dimension of Wellness
271(4)
Working with Military Families During Deployments
275(16)
David J. Westhuis
The Impact of Military Deployments on Families
275(16)
Understanding the Military As an Ethnic Identity
291(16)
James G. Daley
What Is an Ethnic Identity?
291(1)
Military As Ethnicity
292(6)
The Emerging Military Ethnic Identity
298(1)
Areas for Exploration and Research
299(8)
PART IV: FUTURE DIRECTIONS OF PRACTICE
The Future of Army Social Work
307(10)
Griffin David Lockett
The Future of Navy Social Work
317(12)
David Kennedy
Introduction
317(2)
Career Trends for Active Duty
319(2)
Overseas Issues
321(1)
Role in Managed Care/TRICARE
322(1)
Career Grooming/Mentoring
323(2)
Military-Civilian Interface
325(1)
License/Credentialing
326(1)
Deployment Substitutability in Mental Health/Contingency
327(2)
The Future of Air Force Social Work
329(14)
Alice A. Tarpley
Medical Readiness
331(3)
Building Healthy Communities
334(4)
Rightsizing
338(1)
Deployment of TRICARE
339(1)
Other Thoughts
340(3)
Military Social Work Practice: Putting It All Together
343(6)
James G. Daley
Surviving Today's High-Risk Scenario
343(3)
Expanding the Communication Horizon
346(2)
Better Understanding of International Military Social Work
348(1)
Index 349

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