Bøger af Samson Chama

Dr. Samson Chama obtained his graduate degrees from the University of Georgia in Athens (UGA) and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond (VCU). He has over 20 years of practice experience that involved collaboration with several multinational organizations, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the World Bank, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organization (WHO), International Labor Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). He is currently a full professor of social work at Alabama A&M University, where he continues to engage in active research in several areas of interest. Some of his research projects include exploring the impact of HIV/AIDS on young people's social, health, and economic well-being, the criminal justice system and its impact on minority college students, social justice and human rights, international education, and study abroad. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed books, articles, and book chapters. He is also actively involved with several local and international non-profit organizations.

An International Approach to Social Work: Connecting Across Cultures to Inform Practice examines the full range of challenges that social workers around the world are called to address, including forced migration, environmental justice, human trafficking, and more. This text bridges the gap between community-based social work and global systems, encouraging students and practitioners to broaden their perspectives, while providing them with the competencies they need to confront globally interconnected challenges.The book features chapters written by experts from varied backgrounds and professional contexts. Section One focuses on the international and intercultural context of social work education. The chapters cover field placements, the role of culture in social work practice, and the importance of multicultural competencies for social workers. Section Two presents applications of multicultural competencies from global perspectives. These chapters explore topics ranging from community well-being to gender education and youth leadership to the development of refugee populations. Section Three presents additional considerations for life and work abroad for social workers.An International Approach to Social Work is an ideal resource for students and new professionals in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, and other related professions.

Social Justice: A Look at Issues Confronting the 21st Century provides students with engaging, timely readings regarding global social issues. The selections offer students various perspectives regarding these issues and inspire critical thinking and vibrant discussion. Over the course of 13 chapters, students examine the concept of social justice, international experiences with HIV/AIDS, ageism, children's rights, the foster care system, the influence of terrorism and immigration policy, and the timely issues of injustice, police, and gun violence. They read about economic justice, homelessness, environmental resources, the challenges facing veterans, and the oppression of women. The text concludes with a chapter outlining strategies for combating a number of the social challenges discussed throughout the text. Each chapter features learning objectives, an introduction, discussion questions, and recommended class activities. Additionally, each chapter aligns with the core competencies and practice behaviors outlined by the Council for Social Work Education. Presenting students with critical information about the social issues of our time, Social Justice is well suited for courses in social work, counseling, sociology, and social justice.Ted Scott-Femenella has been a lecturer at California State University, Sacramento for 14 years. He is a credentialed school social worker, community activist, former member of the faculty senate, former member of the executive board of the California Faculty Association at CSUS, member of the Council for Affirmative Action at CSUS, and lecturer in unconscious bias for the California Department of Corrections Parole Agent Academy. He has over 30 years of experience across the field of social work and social services.Samson Chama is an associate professor of social work at Alabama A&M University. He holds a doctoral degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master's degree in social work from the University of Georgia, Athens. Dr. Chama has over 14 years of social work practice experience, holding senior positions in the Department of Social Services for the Government of Zambia.

Social Justice: A Look at Issues Confronting the 21st Century provides students with engaging, timely readings regarding global social issues. The selections offer students various perspectives regarding these issues and inspire critical thinking and vibrant discussion. Over the course of 13 chapters, students examine the concept of social justice, international experiences with HIV/AIDS, ageism, children's rights, the foster care system, the influence o