Connecting Policy to Practice in the Human Services

Connecting Policy to Practice in the Human Services links Canadian social welfare policy with practice so that students can understand the impact of social policies in the human services. The text provides an overview of what social policy is and how it is developed, identifying the gaps between policy and practice and exploring how to improve the connections between the two from a social justice standpoint. Students will study ways of analyzing and contributing to policies that affect front-line practitioners and service users in their day-to-day lives. They will also learn about the role of social policy in dealing with some of the key issues in Canadian society. This updated edition includes new and expanded material on ideology and neo-liberalism, poverty and inequality, diversity, the voluntary sector, the influence of social media, and the role of Indigenous knowledge in making social policy. Read more