Social Casework Methodology: A Skills Handbook for the Caribbean Human Services Worker

Emmanuel Janagan Johnson, MSW, MPhil, PhD, is a senior lecturer and chair in the Social Work Programme at the Department of Behavioural Sciences, the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine campus, in Trinidad. Dr. Johnson holds a PhD in Social Work, an M.Phil. in Social Work, an MA in Social Work, and a BA in English Literature from Bharathiar University, India. He has been teaching for over 26 years and has received several awards. Dr. Johnson’s areas of specialization include social work education, qualitative research, social work with children and families, domestic violence, child abuse, and community health. He has published two books, and contributed to chapters in several books and articles in more than 60 international refereed journals. Dr. Johnson is currently involved in two research activities and can be found on ResearchGate.Camille L. Huggins, PhD, is a lecturer at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine campus, in Trinidad. Her research interests include older adults, Caribbean culture, and social policy. Dr. Huggins obtained a master’s in social work from Columbia University and a PhD in clinical social work from New York University, both located in New York, USA. She has been working with older adults in long-term care for eight years and has held various administrative positions. Dr. Huggins has presented papers at conferences and seminars, and contributed to several public, professional, and departmental service articles. She has published chapters in several books and articles in international refereed journals

• Chapter 1- The unique environment of the Caribbean.- Chapter 2- Social Problems in the Caribbean.- Chapter 3- History of Casework method.- Chapter 4 Theoretical frameworks for the Casework method.- Chapter 5 Theoretical frameworks needed in the Caribbean.- Chapter 6 Components of Casework method.- Chapter 7 The helping process.- Chapter 8 Assessment and Intervention