Social Work Services in Schools, authored by Paula Allen-Meares, presents a comprehensive exploration of social work practices within the United States educational system. This 7th edition delves into the critical issues facing education, offering clear practice directions for the design, delivery, and evaluation of social work services in schools. The book meticulously examines historical and contemporary concepts, policies, and evidence-based interventions crucial for effective school social work. It provides insightful proposals and suggestions for enhancing the education system, alongside supplementary research and commentary that encourage a reevaluation of the evolving needs of public schools in the 21st century. Readers will benefit from empirical findings from professional literature, illustrative case examples of social work practice in school settings, and insightful interviews.

Published by Pearson on July 10, 2014, with ISBN-10: 205917275 and ISBN-13: 978-0205917273, this title is an essential resource for individuals specializing in school social work services, as well as those preparing to enter related community agencies.