Contemporary Issues in Human Services: Special Topics for Clinical Practice, Public Health, and Social Justice

Author:   James C. Wadley
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Pages:   364
Publication Date:   28 November 2025
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Contemporary Issues in Human Services: Special Topics for Clinical Practice, Public Health, and Social Justice


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Author:   James C. Wadley
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.880kg
ISBN:  

9781032871714


ISBN 10:   1032871717
Pages:   364
Publication Date:   28 November 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

SECTION I: Leading Conversations about Clinical Practice in Human Services 1. Therapists’ grief: Creativity as Part of an Essential Ethical Practice Rebecca Arnold 2. Trauma-Informed Human Service Practices Deirdre O’Sullivan, Jennifer L. Hanna, Shyrun Karandikar 3. Sense of Belonging in Interprofessional Collaboration Luanne Shaw & Scott Shaw 4. Partner Abuse in Domestic and Dating Relationships: How Trauma Impacts the Brain, the Family, and Functioning Corinne D. Warrener 5. The Power of Play: Exploring the Efficacy of Play Therapy in Child Abuse Cases Michelle M. Pliske 6. Digital Community Exploration(s): How Can Incel community Insight(s) Inform Generalist Human Services Practice in the Digital Era Cayetana Calderon-Smith 7. Connected Recovery™: Therapeutic Navigation of Problematic and Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior Laney Knowlton SECTION II: Leading Conversations about Public Health and Human Services 8. The Intersection of Public Health and Human Services Neil E. Duchac, Jill S. Minor, Jonah N. Duchac 9. One Health and Human Services: A Course in Land Based Care Work Melina McConatha and Nikki DiGregorio 10. Navigating Parental Challenges in Child Welfare: Strategies for Enhancing Family Resilience Devin Wadley 11. Nothing without Us!: Working in Community with Disabled Persons Mia Ocean, Melissa Hirschi, Meagan Corrado, and Lashirah Warren Glenn 12. Supporting Graduate Students’ Mental Health: Addressing Challenges for Underrepresented Communities Adrian Rodriguez 13. Shifting the Narrative in Healthcare: From “Limited English Proficiency” to “Limited Linguistic and Cultural Competence” Neda Moinolmolki 14. Reframing Adolescent Development Through the Lens of Cascading Collective Trauma Daya Patton 15. Treating Adults Living with Perinatally Acquired HIV Angela M. Wilbon 16. Human Services and Sexuality Consultation: The Need to Move Beyond Clinical Discomfort in Talking about Sex Anastasia Gorden 17. The Impact of Loss, Death, and Bereavement Across the Lifespan Michelle M. Pliske SECTION III: Leading Conversations: Cultural Considerations and Social Justice 18. “Edge Dancers: Mixed Heritage Identity Negotiation of Multi-Racial/Ethnic Students in Higher Education. Are They Welcome in Human Services Departments?” Mikel Hogan 19. Health Equity: Addressing a Social Justice imperative for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) through a Population Health Framework Darrin E. Wright 20. Death Customs: Cross-Cultural Issues of Grief and Bereavement Rolanda L. Ward, Isiah Marshall Jr., Pedro M. Hernandez, Patrice R. Jenkins 21. A ""Real World"" Social Work Analysis of Child and Family Welfare: Implications for Culturally Competent Interventions to Address 21st Century Issues Irma J. Gibson 22. Being Still…: Reflections about Professionalism, Friendship, and Internalized White Supremacy in Human Services Jasalynne Northcross 23. Access to Artificial Intelligence (AI) Art: Healing Trauma and Transforming Children and Youth in Marginalized Communities Treva Gray Jones 24. Creating a Beloved Community: A Radical Approach to Unlearning Racism Tracy Robinson Whitaker SECTION IV: Leading Conversations about Human Services and Education 25. Creative Means to Address Mental Health in the African American Community: Arts, Advocacy, and Awareness Denise F. Brown 26. Addressing Empathy Deficits in College-age Students Utilizing Social Work Pedagogy Amid Social Shifts Sandra R. Williamson-Ashe 27. The New Homeschool Movement: What Human Service Professionals Need to Know Emilee Prins and Scott Shaw SECTION V: Leading Conversations about Human Services Trends 28. Human Service Transformations and Emergent Trends James C. Wadley

Reviews

“With its diverse perspectives and actionable insights, Leading Conversations in Human Services serves as a dynamic guide for fostering critical thinking, advocacy, and leadership. It equips readers to analyze and predict trends, address systemic issues, and become effective agents of change. A must-read for those dedicated to advancing equity and innovation in human services, this book offers both inspiration and practical tools for creating meaningful impact.” Monique Howard, EdD, MPH, Senior Director, Women’s Health Initiatives, Center for Global Women’s Health “For instructors aiming to educate and graduate the next generation of Human Service professionals, Contemporary Issues in Human Services: Special Topics for Clinical Practice, Public Health, and Social Justice is the essential book. This compilation of readings will provide valuable insights and practical tools for Human Service professionals. Here, Dr. James Wadley brings together writings from a diverse pool of experts to shed light on topics like interprofessional collaboration (a future-focused trend in healthcare), best practices for supporting marginalized populations (a key factor in promoting equality), and human development-based approaches to serving individuals at various life stages (a best practice for targeted, tailored care).” Jeannette M. Wade, PhD, Associate Professor and Program Director – Human Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Greensboro “This book is a must have for human service and public health practitioners. It offers transformative strategies for a variety of human service settings that equips professionals with the tools needed for complex situations. I can’t wait to share this book with my students and my colleagues. Awesome, indeed!” Kamilah Woodson, PhD, Professor, Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies, Howard University


“With its diverse perspectives and actionable insights, Leading Conversations in Human Services serves as a dynamic guide for fostering critical thinking, advocacy, and leadership. It equips readers to analyze and predict trends, address systemic issues, and become effective agents of change. A must-read for those dedicated to advancing equity and innovation in human services, this book offers both inspiration and practical tools for creating meaningful impact.” Monique Howard, EdD, MPH, senior director, Women’s Health Initiatives, Center for Global Women’s Health “For instructors aiming to educate and graduate the next generation of Human Service professionals, Contemporary Issues in Human Services: Special Topics for Clinical Practice, Public Health, and Social Justice is the essential book. This compilation of readings will provide valuable insights and practical tools for Human Service professionals. Here, Dr. James Wadley brings together writings from a diverse pool of experts to shed light on topics like interprofessional collaboration (a future-focused trend in healthcare), best practices for supporting marginalized populations (a key factor in promoting equality), and human development-based approaches to serving individuals at various life stages (a best practice for targeted, tailored care).” Jeannette M. Wade, PhD, associate professor and program director – Human Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Greensboro “This book is a must have for human service and public health practitioners. It offers transformative strategies for a variety of human service settings that equips professionals with the tools needed for complex situations. I can’t wait to share this book with my students and my colleagues. Awesome, indeed!” Kamilah Woodson, PhD, Professor of Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies, Howard University


Author Information

James C. Wadley, PhD, is a professor in the Human Services Department at Lincoln University. He is the Editor‑in‑Chief of the Journal of Black Sexuality and Relationships and founder and principal of the Association of Black Sexologists and Clinicians.

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