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This unique and timely book, edited by Michael J. Austin, introduces and connects social justice to the core values of social work across the curriculum. It presents the history and philosophy that supports social justice and ties it to ethical concepts that will help readers understand social justice as a core social work value. The book further conveys the importance of amplifying client voice; explores organization-based advocacy; and describes how an understanding of social justice can inform practice and outlines implications for education and practice.
Social Justice and the Politics of Children's Rights
Social Justice and the Politics of Children's Rights
Introduction
Children and adolescents are dependent on social structures, institutions, and families to support and advocate for their well-being and healthy development. However, adults and social structures (e.g., schools, laws, parents) responsible for protecting children's best interests often fail. In such instances, who is responsible for protecting children's rights? Usually legal rights take affect and perhaps a new guardian is identified. But is it possible for a child or adolescent to make choices regarding their own well-being? Is it possible for youth to participate in democratic processes (e.g., voting, sitting on a school board, or protesting injustices) or in divorce situations, choosing an adult to live with or deciding which school ...
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