First&SecondSemester

First SemesterSW 1800: Social Work Profession, History, Philosophy and MethodsTotal Hours : 45 Objectives•To acquire an understanding and knowledge of the history and philosophy of Social Work and its emergence as a Profession.•To appreciate Social Work as a Profession and to recognise the need and importance of Social Work Education, Training and Practice.•To provide an awareness of various models of professional practice and its application.UNIT IIntroduction to Social Work as practiced today in India. Unitary Nature of Social Work, Clifford Manshardt, Tata Institute of Social Sciences. Concepts, Objectives and scope of Social Work in India. Definition - Social Work, Social Service, Social Reform, Social Defence, Social Welfare, Social Policy, Social Action, Social Legislation & Social Education(9 Hours)UNIT IIHistorical development of Social Work in England, USA, India: The Elizabethan poor law,1601, Charity Organisation Society 1869, Settlement House Movement, The Poor Law Commission of 1905, The Beverridge Report 1941, Post-Independence era and state activities in India, Training in India, New developments, Social Work Literature, Social legislation, Contribution of Indian Social Reformers to Social Welfare with special reference to Tamil Nadu, Social Reformers, Social Movements, Religion-Philosophical ideologies, Gandhian Philosophical Foundation to Social Work in India9 Hours)UNIT IIISocial work profession: Concept of profession, applicability of the concept of social work profession in India as developed in U.S.A. Professional values code of ethics, fields and methods of social work and skills of social worker. Social work education: growth of social work education, social work curriculum, objectives of field work, supervision. Professional organizations: Association of schools of social work in India and Association of Trained social workers in India, status and problems professional social workers.( 9 Hours) UNIT IVIndian Constitution and its implication of Social Welfare: Fundamental Rights Part-III, Fundamental Duties Part-IV A, Directive principles of State Policy Part-IV, Human Rights According to U.N Charter and Indian Constitution. ( 9 Hours)UNIT VVoluntary social work: Role of Government and voluntary organizations in promoting social welfare. Changing trends in social work and the role of social worker and the government in promoting social work profession in India. ( 9 Hours)References1. Arthur Fink, 1978 The Field of Social Work, HOLT, Rinehart & Winston, New York2. Dasgupta.,1967 Towards a Philosophy of Social Work in India,Popular Book Services, New Delhi3. Gangrade,K.D,1976 Dimensions of Social Work, Indersing Marwah forMarwah Publications, New Delhi 4. Gore.M.S,19655. Jainendra Kumar Jha, 20026. Joshi.S.C, 2004Social Work and Social Work Education, Asia Publication house, MumbaiPractice of Social work, Anmol Publications, New Delhi.The Handbook of Social work, Akansha Publishing House, New Delhi.7. Kunduka.S.K,1965 Social Work in India, Sarvodaya sahitya samaj,Jaipur8. Paul Chowdry,20009. Sanjay Bhattacharya, 200310. Wadia.A.R., 197211.. Walsh Joseph, 2006Introduction to Social Work, ATMA RAM & SONS, Delhi Social work – An Integrated Approach, Deep & Deep Publications Pvt Ltd, New Delhi. History and Philosophy of Social Work in India, Allied Publishing House. Theories of of Direct Social work practice, Thomson Brooks, Cole.SW 1801: Sociology and Indian SocietyObjectives: Total Hours : 45 •To provide the students a sociological perspective on Indian society, its structure, history and problem.•To sensitize them to the need to acquire suitable skills to deal with social issues.•To help them acquire attitudes to society on its problems that are appropriate to the profession.UNIT IIntroduction to Sociology : Definition, Nature, Scope and Importance of Sociology; Major Theoretical Perspectives: Functionalist, Conflict and Interactive; Sociology as a Social Science. ( 9 Hours)UNIT IIEvolution of Sociology: Contributions of August Comte, Herbert Spencer, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber and M.N. Srinivas; Recent Developments in the branches of Sociology - Urban, Rural, Religious and Political Sociology. ( 9 Hours)UNIT IIIBasic Concepts in Sociology: Society, Community and Association - Meaning and characteristics; Social Systems and Social Institutions - Family, Religion, Marriage, Education, Politics, Economics, Medicine and Recreation; Social Structure - Role and Status, Power and Authority; Culture - Meaning and Characteristics; Social Groups: Definitions, Characteristics, Importance, Classification of Social Groups; Social Processes: Social Interaction, Cooperation, Competition, Conflict, Subjugation, Accommodation and Assimilation; ( 9 Hours)UNIT IVSocial Control: Meaning, Purposes, Types, Mores, Social Norms and Values, Conformity and deviance, Social Change; Social Stratification and Mobility: The class and caste system; Social Lag, Sanskritization, Westernization Globalization and Modernization.( 9 Hours)Unit VIndian Social Problems: Poverty, Illiteracy, Casteism, Gender Inequality, Over-Population, Environmental Threats, Unemployment, Corruption, Crime and Delinquency, Suicide, Child Labor, Bonded Labor, Terrorism, Prostitution, Linkagebetween Sociology and Social Work Practice. ( 9 Hours)References:Bottomore, T.B,1980 : Sociology: “A guide to Problems andLiterature”, McGraw hill, New DelhiElliot & Merril, 1982 : Society and Culture, Prentice Hall IncGhurye, G.S. 1995 : Caste, Class and Occupation, Bombay,Popular PrakashanKapadia, K.M., 1997 : Family and Marriage in India, OxfordUniversity Press.Kingsley, Davis, 1998 : Human Society, Asian Publication,MumbaiMacIver and Page, 1976 : Society: an Introductory Analysis,MacmillanMadan, G.R. : Indian Social Problems, Vol I andIIRao, C.N.S. , 2002 : Sociology: Primary Principles, SultanChand , Mumbai.Rao M, 1988 :Urban Sociology in India, Orient Longman, New Delhi.Srinivas, M.N, 1966 : Social Change in India, OrientLongmanVidya Bhushan & Sachdeva, 1999 : Introduction to Sociology, KitabMahal, New Delhi.SW 1802 : Human Growth and DevelopmentObjectives: Total Hours: 45•To develop an understanding of the individual as a thinking, feeling, and responding person•To acquire knowledge of the developmental stages and personality patterns of the individual•To acquire basic information with regard to malnutrition, common communicable and non-communicable diseases and common mental disorders.•To develop an understanding of the concept of Health, principles of healthful living and the levels of prevention in Health, with particular reference to the role of the Professional Social Worker.UNIT IPsychology: Relevance of Psychology for Social Work Practice. ( 8 Hours)UNIT IIMeaning of growth and development-approaches to the study of human development-principles of human development. Biological and Social aspects of human growth and behaviour.( 7 Hours) UNIT IIIPersonality theories: Psychodynamic and Behavioural; Physical, Emotional, Cognitive and Social aspects of the following developmental stages with special reference to Indian Conditions: a) Infancy b) Babyhood c) Early Childhood d)Late Childhoode) Adolescence f) Early Adulthood g) Late Adult hood h) Middle Agei) Old Age. ( 8 Hours)UNIT IVConcept of Health and Hygiene; symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention and control of the following diseases: T.B, Leprosy, STD, Cholera, Typhoid, Chicken-pox, Small-pox, Malaria, Hypertension, Diabetes and Cancer; Malnutrition and Deficiency Diseases.( 8 Hours)UNIT VConcept of Normality and Abnormality; symptoms, causes and treatment of the following disorders: Neuroses, Psychoses, Psychopathic disorders, Psychosomatic disorders and Mental retardation. ( 8 Hours)UNIT VIRole of the Professional Social Worker in promoting Community Health and Community Mental Health. ( 6 Hours) References:Ahuja, Niraj., 2005 A Short textbook of Psychiatry, HimalayaPublishing House, New DelhiBerrios, G.E & Dawson, J.H, 1983 Treatment and Management in AdultPsychiatry, Bailiere Tindall, London. Coleman James. C, 1975 Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life,D.B. Taneporevela, Mumbai.Desouza.A, 1975 Psychiatry in India, Bhalani Book DepotMedical Booksellers, MumbaiHurlock, Elizabeth., 2001 Developmental Psychology, Tata Mc GrawHill, New York.Nanda, V.R, 1997 Health Education, Amol Publication,New Delhi.Park. J.E & Park. K, 2003 Text Book of Prevention and SocialMedicine, Bansaridas Bhanot, Jabalpur. WHO, 2004 The ICD – 10 Classification of Mental andBehavioural Disorders, Diagnostic Criteriafor Research, AITBS Publishers andDistributors (Regd.), DelhiWeb Siteshttp://www.icmr.nic.inwww.who.int/csr/resources/publicationsSW 1803: Introduction to Social Case Work and Social Group WorkTotal Hours: 45PART – ASocial Case WorkObjectives•To understand the values and Principles of Social Work and to develop the capacity to practice them.•To develop in students an understanding of and an ability to adopt a multi-dimensional approach in assessment and interventions.•To understand and apply the models of Social Case Work practice in different settings.UNIT INature, Definition and objectives of Social Case Work; its relation to other methods of Professional Social Work. Historical developments of Case Work in USA and India. Philosophy and Principles of Social Work. Components of Case Work; the Person, The Place, The problem and the Problem Solving Process. Phases of Case Work; Initial Phase, Appraisal or assessment, helping phase and termination, techniques of case work of each phase (8 Hours)UNIT IIHelping techniques: Interviewing, environmental modification, supportive techniques, home visits, collateral contacts and referrals. Client-Worker Relationship: Definition, use and characteristics. Transference and Counter –Transference and their use in diagnosis and treatment.( 7 Hours)UNIT IIICase Work Recording: use of Case Work Recording, structure and content of Case Work records – methods of recording: Verbatim, narrative, condensed, analytical and summary records; Supervision and development of personal and professional self ( 7 Hours)Part BSocial Group WorkObjectives`•To understand Social Group Work as a method of Social Work and apply it as a method of intervention.•To gain knowledge of the scope of this method in various settings.•To develop skills to apply the method for development and therapeutic workUNIT IVDefinition of Social Group Work- Philosophy, Objectives, as a method in Social Work, its relation to other, Social Work methods. Historical development, current trends, its relevance and scope. Group- definition, types, characteristics, life as a process of adjustment with different types of groups, psychological needs that are being met in groups. Role of groups in personality development (8 Hours)UNIT VGroup Process: Bond, acceptance, isolation, rejection, subgroups, conflict and control, functional and non-functional role of individuals in group, tools for assessing group interaction- sociometry. Group Work process-intake, study, objectives, goal settings, evaluation. Developmental stages.(8 Hours)UNIT VIProgrammes as a tool- principles of programme planning, programme media, programme development process. Worker – Role, skills, qualities, principles of Social Group Work. Recording- purpose, types, supervision, Group Work Administration. (7 Hours) References:Ammet.Garrett, 1962 Interviewing: Its Principles and Methods, Family Serviceassociation, New York, USABalagopal and Vassily, 1983 Groups in Social Work, Macmillan Publishers, New York,USA.Banerjee, 1977 Papers on Social Work- An Indian Perspective, TISS, Mumbai,IndiaBrown, 1991 Groups for growth and change, Longman Publishers, NewYork, USACory & Cory, 1982 Groups: Process and Practice, C.A.Brooks/Cole Publishers,Monterey.Konopka, 1983 Social Group Work: A helping Process, Prentice Hall, NewJersy, USAGoldstein, Eda & Noonan, Maryellen,1999 Short-Term Treatment and Social Work Practice: An Integrative Perspective, Free Press , USHamilton, Gorden, 1955 Theory and Practice of Social Case Work, Columbia UniversityPress, New York, USAMathew, Grace, 1992 An Introduction of Social Case Work, TISS, Mumbai, India Pearlman, Helen, 1995 Social Case Work: A Problem Solving Process, The Universityof Chicago Press, Chicago, USARobert W,Roberts Robert H. Nee,2000 Theories of Social Casework, Univ of Chicago Press, Chicago. Trecker, 1983 Social Group Work: Principles and Practice, New YorkAssociation Press, New York, USA.Upadhyay, R.K, 2003 Social Casework : A Therapeutic Approach, rawatpublications, IndiaSecond SemesterSW 2800: Community Organisation and Social ActionTotal Hours 45 PART – ACommunity OrganisationObjectives•To get a clear understanding of the various types, dimensions, components and characteristics of the community.•To understand need assessment as an approach in community work along with the different steps to assess the community needs and to link them with the resources.UNIT ICommunity Organisation – Definition, objectives and a brief historical development of Community Organisation in UK, USA and India. Community – meaning, types, structure and dynamics, with special reference to India. Leadership – concept, leadership pattern in Indian Communities. (8 Hours)UNIT IICommunity Organisation as a method of Social Work. The similarities and differences between Community Organisation and community development. The phases of Community Organisation – Study, Analysis, Assessment, Discussion, Organisation, Action, Evaluation, Modification and Continuation. The various models of Community Organisation as practiced in our country. (7 Hours)UNIT IIICommunity Organisation – principles and approaches, Roles of the Community Organisation worker. Methods and skills in Community Organisation. Use of Social Work methods in Community Organisation. Use of Community Organisation in the various fields of Social Work, with special reference to India. (7 Hours)PART - BSocial ActionObjectives:•To study the ways and means of social problems and understand the channel to solve them.•To bring changes in the social structure and to modify the malfunctioning of the social and economic institution without violence and coercion.UNIT IVSocial Action – definition, objectives, social action as a method of Social Work, Social action for social reform, social action and social movement, social action for social development. Concept of Justice, concept of social justice and distributive justice social action for social justice. (8 Hours)UNIT VProcesses of social action – principles, methods and strategies. Scope of social action in India, social action to deal with social problems in India, social legislation as a measure of social action, enforcement of social legislation through social action. Different approaches and social action adopted by Paulo Friere, Saul Alinsky, Ravy and Gandhiji(8 Hours) UNIT VISocial movement, concept, type Sarvodaya, D.K.Dalit, naxalbari movements. Social worker and social activism, role, functions and personality requirements of a social activist, problems in social activism. Schools of social work and social action.(7 Hours) Reference:Chowdhry, D. P. 1976. Introduction to Social Work, Atma Ram, New DelhiFriedlander, W. A. (Ed). 1977. C oncepts and Methods of Social Work, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.Gangrade, K.D. 1971 Community Organisation in India, Popular Prakashan, Mumbai.Indian Social Institute, 1980. Synod of Bishop, Promotion of Social Justice, NewDelhi.Martin Luther King 1968. Where do we go from here, chaos or community?Bantam Books, New York.Rao, N.S.A 1984. Social movement in India, Manohar Publishers,New Delhi.Siddique, H. Y. (Ed.) 1984. Social Work and Social Action, HarmanPublications, New Delhi.SW 2801: Social Work Research & StatisticsTotal Hours : 45 Objectives :•To help the student to understand Social research as a method of social work and to develop the appropriate skills to effectively implement the researchmethods and techniques in the field.•To facilitate better understanding of the current trends and practices in Social work research•To enable the students to understand the importance of statistics application in Social work research.UNIT IDefinition and objectives of research and social work research. Scope, present position, agencies for promoting and conducting social work research. Nature of scientific enquiry. Scientific attitude.Basic elements of scientific method: concepts, assumptions. Hypothesis, theory, law-conceptual and operational definitions. Cause-effect relationships and difficulties in establishing causal relations in social work research.( 7 Hours) UNIT IIIdentification and formulation of research problems-criteria. Research project: meaning and major steps of a research project. Research design: definition, importance and types, random observation, explorative, formulative, descriptive diagnostic and experimental methods. Methods of social research: social survey, case study, and historical, statistical and experimental methods. ( 7 Hours)UNIT IIISampling definition, purpose and kinds, probability and non-probability sampling. Sources and types of data: primary and secondary, subjective and objective, quantitative and qualitative data. Methods and tools of data collection: observation, questionnaire interview schedule, interview guide, interview, scaling techniques, etc. Procession, analyzing and interpreting of data preparation of research report. Qualitative Research methods for Social work. (10 Hours)UNIT IVNature and purpose of statistics – use of statistical methods and limitations of statistics. Statistical data, social statistics-nature and sources. Tabulation of data – purpose and basis of classification. Frequency distribution-construction of frequency tables, graphic presentation of data-Bar chart, pie chart, histogram, frequency curve, ogive, etc.(7 Hours)UNIT VMeasures of Central tendency: Mean, Median and Mode. Measurers of dispersion: Range, Quartile deviation, Average deviation, Standard deviation, Coefficient of variation - Skewness. ( 7 Hours)UNIT VICorrelation: pearson’s Coefficient of correlation (ungrouped data) Rank difference correlation. Normal distribution – meaning and important properties. Significance tests: Pearson’s chisquare statistics-goodness of fit test, test for independence of attributes, ‘t’ test, analysis of variance-one-way and two-way classifications. ( 7 Hours)Reference:1. Alan Bryman, 2004 Social Research Methods, OxfordUniversity Press, New York.2. Darin Weinberg, 2002 Qualitative Research methods, Blackwellpublishing, UK3. Earl Babbie, 1998 Adventures in Social research using SPSS,Pine forge press, New Delhi4. Gupta.S.P, 2005 Statistical Methods, Sultanchand publishers,New Delhi5. Kothari. C.R, 2004 Research Methodology, NAI Publishers,` New Delhi6. Janet M. Ruane, 2005 Essentials of Research Methods, Blackwellpublishing, UK7. Lakmi Devi, 1997 Encylopaedia of Social research, Anmolpublications, New Delhi, Vol I, II & III8. LalDas .D.K., 2000 Practice of Social Research, RawatPublications, Jaipur9. Sarantakos, 2005 Social research, Palgrave Macmillan,New york10. Vijay Rohatgi, 2001 An Introduction to probability and statistics,A Wiley – Interscience publication – Johnwiley & sons Inc, New york.SW 2802: Social Work Administration and Social LegislationPart ISocial Work AdministrationObjectives : Total Hours : 45•To acquire Knowledge of the basic process of administration•To understand the procedures and policies involved in establishing and maintaining social welfare organisations•To develop skills to participate positively in administrative processUNIT ISocial Work Administration: Definition, Characteristics, Social Work Administration as a method of Social Work - Social Work Agency: Organisational structure, Boards and committees: Executive: Functions & Qualities - Administrative Process: policy formation, Planning decision making, Co-ordination, Communication. (7 hours)UNIT IIPersonnel administration: Selection of staff, orientation, placement, service conditions, promotions, discipline, welfare programmes for staff -- Financial administration: budgeting, accounting, bookkeeping and fund-raising -- Office administration: office management and maintenance of records -- Supervision, evaluation and public relations.(7 hours)UNIT IIIA study of: Central Social Welfare Board, State Social Welfare advisory Boards – Indian Council of Social Welfare – Indian Council of Child Welfare- Nehru yuvek Kendra – Y.M.C.A – C.A.SA. – C.A.R.E. Ministry, Department of Social Welfare--Role of voluntary agencies in social welfare problems faced by voluntary agencies. Co-ordination and co-operation between voluntary and government welfare agencies. (8 hours)Part IISocial LegislationObjectives:•To enable students to apply prevailing laws for redressal in the case of victims of and violation of Human Rights•To make the students understand the mechanisms of utilising Social Legislation as a critical instrument of Social Transformation.•Students will apply the basic components of particular laws to enable social Justice to Weaker and Vulnerable Sections of Society.UNIT IVLegislation as an instrument of Social Change and Social Welfare: Introduction to Social Legislation; Hindu, Muslim and Christian Personal laws on Marriage, Divorce, Maintenance, Guardianship and Succession .Legislation for Public Good: Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993; Consumer Protection Act, 1986; Right to Information Act, 2005; The Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005; Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005.(8 Hours)UNIT VLegislation and Guidelines pertaining to Children: Child Marriage restrained (Amendment) Act, 1978; Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986; Central Adoption Resource Agency Guidelines, 1991; Pre Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children), Act 2000; Legislation and Guidelines related to Women: Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act, 1956; Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961; Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1978; Indecent Representation of Women Act, 1986; Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Sexual Harassment in Work Place Guidelines. Legislation and Guidelines concerning Socially Disadvantaged: Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976; The Mental Health Act, 1986; The SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 & Rules 1995, The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Protection of Rights And Opportunity and Full Participation) Act, 1995.(8 Hours)UNIT VIPublic Interest Litigation, Legal Aid in India and Role of Social Workers in the enactment and implementation of Social Legislation and promotion of Social Justice. Issues pertaining to harmful customs and practices- Sati, Eve Teasing, Ragging, and Public Health Hazards(7 Hours)References:Chandru, Geetha. 1998 Child and Law in India, Indian Council for Child Welfare,ChennaiChowdry, Paul. 1992 Social Welfare Administration, Atma Ramand Sons, Delhi.Sankaran and Rodrigues, 1983 Handbook for the Management of VoluntaryOrganisations, Alpha Publications, Chennai. Shanmugavelayutham, K, 1998 Social Legislation and Social Change,Vazha Valamudan Publishers, Chennai.Subba,Rao G.C.V, 1999 Family Law in India, S.Gogia andCompany, Hyderabad.Sulivan, Michael. 1987 Sociology and Social Welfare, Allen andUnwin, Winchester, USA.Journals :Combat lawEconomic and Political WeeklyWomen’s collectiveSocial ScientistWebsites:www.nic.inwww.supremecourtofindia.nic.inwww.judis.nic.inwww.indiancourts.nic.inSW 2803: ADVANCED SOCIAL CASE WORK AND SOCIAL GROUP WORKTotal Hours : 45Part ASocial Case Work-IIObjectives:•To understand the scope of Social Case Work in different settings and develop the capacity to practice them.•To develop in students an understanding of and an ability to adopt a multi-dimensional approach in assessment and interventions.•To understand the scope Social Case Work practice in Indian societyUNIT IFamily and Child Welfare settings, Medical and Psychiatric Settings, Correctional settings, Industrial settings, Community Development settings, Marriage Guidance and Counselling.( 7 Hours)UNIT IIRecent Developments in Social Case Work: Short Term Case Work, Preventive Case Work intervention, multiple interviewing, psychotherapy, similarities and difference between case work, counselling and psychotherapy, use of psychiatric consultation and psychological tests.(8 Hours)UNIT IIISocial Case Work practice in Indian Society: Scope, influence of cultural factors on Social Work practice; inhibiting factors like authority dependence, social hierarchy, castes, Dharma and Karma theories and their influences on Case Work practice.( 7 Hours)Part BSocial Group Work-IIObjectives:•To understand the scope of Social Group Work in different settings•To gain knowledge of the group dynamics and understand the concept and theories of leadership.•To develop skills to apply the method for development and therapeutic Group WorkUNIT IVGroup Dynamics : Definition – Basic assumptions – Group membership, group norm, group cohesiveness, group culture, group control, group morale, group attraction, communication and Interaction pattern, Sociometry – Problem Solving, Decision making, Goal setting, Conflict resolution. Group Leadership –Concept – Theories – Types – Roles and qualities of Leadership – Participatory leadership training.( 8 Hours)UNIT VTherapeutic Group Work – Concept – Principles – Process in Group Therapy – Group Work and Group Therapy. Group Work Models:Social, Remedial and Reciprocal Models.Task groups: Committee, Administrative, Delegate and Coalitions.Treatment Groups: Educational, Growth, Remedial and Socialization. ( 8 Hours)UNIT VIGroup Work Practice in different settings:Institution for Children – Family Service agencies – Correctional settings – Community development settings – Educational institutions.( 7 Hours)References:Ammet.Garrett, 1962 Interviewing: Its Principles and Methods, Family Serviceassociation, New York, USABalagopal and Vassily, 1983 Groups in Social Work, Macmillan Publishers, New York,USA.Banerjee, 1977 Papers on Social Work- An Indian Perspective, TISS, Mumbai,IndiaBrown, 1991 Groups for growth and change, Longman Publishers, NewYork, USACory & Cory, 1982 Groups: Process and Practice, C.A.Brooks/Cole Publishers,Monterey.Konopka, 1983 Social Group Work: A helping Process, Prentice Hall, NewJersy, USAGoldstein, Eda & Noonan, Maryellen,1999 Short-Term Treatment and Social Work Practice: An Integrative Perspective, Free Press , USHamilton, Gorden, 1955 Theory and Practice of Social Case Work, Columbia UniversityPress, New York, USAMathew, Grace, 1992 An Introduction of Social Case Work, TISS, Mumbai, India Pearlman, Helen, 1995 Social Case Work: A Problem Solving Process, The Universityof Chicago Press, Chicago, USARobert W,Roberts Robert H. Nee,2000 Theories of Social Casework, Univ of Chicago Press, Chicago. Trecker, 1983 Social Group Work: Principles and Practice, New YorkAssociation Press, New York, USA.Upadhyay, R.K, 2003 Social Casework : A Therapeutic Approach, rawatpublications, India。