Human Rights-Based Community Practice in the United States

• Main Authors: Libal, Kathryn R. (Author), Harding, Scott (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Rights-Based Approaches to Social Work,
• Subjects: Social sciences.; Human rights.; Social policy.; Social work.; Social Sciences.; Social Work.; Human Rights.; Social Policy.

A transformative model for community social work rooted in basic social and economic rights is the basis of this timely Brief. With specific chapters spotlighting the rights to health care, nutritious food, and adequate and affordable housing, the book describes in depth the role of community practi...