Community psychology : foundations for practice
Victoria C. Scott (Editor)
Drawing upon the wisdom of experts in the field, this reader-friendly volume explores both foundational competencies and the technical how-to skills needed for engaging in community psychology practice. Each chapter explores a core competency and its application in preventing or amending community problems and issues. With case examples throughout, this text offers a practical introduction to community outreach and intervention in community psychology
xlii, 474 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
9781452278681, 9781483398150, 1452278687, 1483398153
898155123
Ebook version
The history of community psychology practice in the United States
Guiding principles and competencies for community psychology practice
Understanding ecological systems
Effecting social change in diverse contexts: the role of cross-cultural comnpetency
Professional judgement and ethics
Participatory approaches for conducting community needs and resources assessments
Organizational and community capacity building
Community organizing
Building and strengthening collaborative community partnerships
Advocacy and social justice
Planning, implementing, and developing evidence-based interventions in the context of Federally Funded Programs
Empowerment evaluation and community psychology: an alignment of values and principles designed to improve the human condition
Dissemination and sustainability: changing the world and making it stick
Community psychology education and practice careers in the 21st century
A vision for community psychology practice