Social Work and Groups with Special Problems
Abstract
Two groups of people more vulnerable than most emerged into prominence from the 1950s. They were ethnic minority groups and the homeless. This chapter also includes multiproblem families who by definition needed social work help. Drug addiction and alcoholism were also increasing problems at different points in the period.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Social Work Education and Practice
Counseling Practices and Supervision
Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 201–216
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter