Book Title: Introduction to Human Services: An Equity Lens 2e

Book Description

Introduction to Human Services: An Equity Lens is a universally accessible text that exemplifies equity, diversity, and inclusion while providing a foundational understanding of the human services field, including core principles and theories, as well as the characteristics and skills needed for the field. An emphasis is placed on the relationship between the complexity of social problems, services, systems, and programs that comprise human services. The text prepares students who are considering or are committed to the Human Services field to participate in more advanced courses and practicum experiences.

The text offers an overview of the human services field, including the contributions of sociology, social work, psychology, and human development and family sciences (HDFS). Features include ethical codes of conduct, the whitewashing of the history of helping professions, and a transitory chapter into internship settings. It focuses on working with specific populations and settings, such as working with children, families, older adults, people with disabilities, people with substance use disorders, military members, and in criminal justice and healthcare settings. This edition has been revised and updated from the original pilot project text first used in 2020.