Social case work & its other functions
Social case work :
Social case work is a work perform by a Social Worker with a case or a individual to solve her/his
problems and help in that extent that she/he can adjust and develop within the society. Its used
by the professional Social Worker. The social work deals with the psycho-socio problem of an
individual.
Definition:
1st. According to Safrad, Social Case Work is a method employed by a social worker to help
individual, find a solution of their problem of social adjustment which they are unable to handle in
a satisfactory way by their own effort.
2nd. Mary Richmond (In 1917) defined, Social Case Work may be defined as the Art of doing
different things with different people, co-operating with them to achieve some of their own &
societies betterment.
Objectives of Social Case Work:
To make good Rapport with the common people
To find-out, understand & solve the internal problems of an Individual
To strengthen ones ego power
To prevent problem
To develop internal resources
Nature & Characteristics of Case Work:
Relationship arise out of shared & emotionally charged situation
Relationship contains elements of acceptance, expectation, support & stimulation
Client & case worker are interdependent
Case work relationship may have several therapentic values:
Improvement of condition
More adjustment within the society
Development of personality
Capacity building
Relationship needs outside help
Case worker too has relationship reactions and part of and part of ones professional skills in
their management
Components/elements of case work:
1) Purpose & concern for the Cline system
A purpose to find-out internal problems & try to solve it and a concern to make good
rapport, feel ones feelings and aims at individualized service
2) Expectation at three level
-Expectation of the case worker from the client, how the case worker feels about the
clients ability & what extend client support anybody
-Expectation of the client from the Case worker
-Positive result in the period of interaction
3) Accuracy of Empathy and clear communication
- Think positively in others point of view
- What extent you are sympathetic
- Ability to perceive & communicate accurately & feel
- Case worker should be sensitive to express feelings towards client by voice, posture and
good communication
4) Non Possessive warmth
Give respect, acceptance, liking, caring and concern for the client in a non- dominating
way.
5) Genuineness and acceptance
Case worker mist be practical in nature. He must be a person of genuineness being real,
honest in their approach and never go beyond her/his limit.
6) Authority
Case worker must have a capacity to handle any situation, being resourceful and helpful
Having knowledge, attitude, experience and a position to identify and solve internal
problem of client
Principles of Case work:
I. Individualization
II. Purposeful expression of feelings
III. Control of Emotion
IV. Self determination
V. Acceptance
VI. Principle of non-judgmental attitude
VII. Principle of Confidentiality
I. Individualization:
Individualization means analyze an individual not from a single aspect but from a various of
aspects. Every Individual is different from others & unique in itself. Problem of every
individual is different from another & depend upon her/his intelligence, so the mode of
helping (Technique) must be according to the Intellectual level, socio-economic situation
and ego strength, ones capacity and resource.
II. Purposeful expression of feelings :
Case worker must give the chance to the client to express her/his feelings freely, especially
her/his negative feelings because maximum time feelings are negative in nature. The case
worker listen purposefully clients feelings neither praising nor condemning. Dont point out
any one as good or bad because of ones psycho-social problems.
III. Control emotional involvement:
Without feel any ones emotion with sensitivity its impossible to find-out her/his problem &
get a solution of that problem.
Emotion comes from 3 ways as
- Sensitivity
-Understanding
-Response
IV. Self determination:
Self determination we means let the client to take her/his own decision in own way, give
chance her/him to decide, what is Wright or wrong for them.
V. Acceptance:
A case worker must be accept an individual as a person of worth & dignity, not treat as a
problem and always accept ones positive feelings dont negative feelings
VI. Non-Judgmental attitude:
A Case worker mustnt have the right to judge any one as guilty or innocent.
VII. Principle of Confidentiality:
Case work relationship have a principle to take the problems of the client in a confidence
to remain secret.
Top 14 Social Journals to know more about Social Work Research
Social work is for community people, needy people especially of the disadvantaged, providing
psychological counseling, guidance, and assistance, especially in the form of social services.
The social work profession promotes social change, problem solving in human relationships and the
empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being. Social Journals is a daily written
record of personal experiences and observations. It's also means a magazine or other regularly
published paper and a diary giving an account of each day's social activities.
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Journal of Social Issues (JSI) brings behavioral and social science theory, empirical evidence, and
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Published for the British Association of Social Workers, this is the leading academic social work
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practitioners and managers who wish to keep up to date with theoretical and empirical
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The Indian Journal of Social Work (IJSW) is a pioneering publication of the social work profession in
India , by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The IJSW is published every January, April, July and
October, and has entered its 66 th year of uninterrupted publishing, a record in journal publishing.
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This page contains journals related to social psychology, personality psychology, and general
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The Journal of Social Sciences (J Soc Sci) is designed to publish reports of original research,
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related to contemporary society. It also publishes reviews of books and other publications relevant
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The Journal of Social Policy carries high quality articles on all aspects of social policy in an
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debates on the future direction of social policy, to present new empirical data, to advance
theories, or to analyse issues in the making and implementation of social policies.
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The Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics examines the ethical and values issues that impact
and are interwoven with social work practice, research, and theory development. JSWVE addresses
ethical and value issues that encompass the full range of social problems and issues that social
workers encounter. The journal provides the necessary historical perspectives on the development
of social work values and ethics, as well as present articles providing value and ethical dilemmas
stemming from state-of-the-art developments.
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Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal publishes original articles focused on clinical social work
practice with children, adolescents, and their families. The coverage addresses current issues in
the field of social work drawn from theory, direct practice, research, and social policy. The range
of topics includes problems affecting a variety of specific populations, in special settings.
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The European Journal of Social Work provides a forum for the social professions in all parts of
Europe and beyond. It analyses and promotes European and international developments in social
work, social policy, social service institutions, and strategies for social change by publishing
refereed papers on contemporary key issues. Contributions include theoretical debates, empirical
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perspective which recognises positively the diversity of cultural and conceptual traditions in which
the social professions of Europe are grounded. In particular it examines emerging European
paradigms in methodology and comparative analysis.
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The new SW&S-Issue is now available! SW&S is very pleased to offer all readers again a great
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Social work as a discipline focuses on theoretical and philosophical positions such as social justice,
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A quarterly journal that provides a forum for the exchange of social work information among
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Social impact assessment (SIA) has become an important means through which the social
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