Title
The Paucity of Social Workers Prepared to Work With Latino Populations
Publication Date
4-1-2013
Document Type
Article
Abstract
This article addresses the reasons why too few social workers are prepared for practice with first- and second-generation Latino individuals and families, primarily from Mexico and Central America. To do so, the authors explore the social and contextual reasons for this paucity. Social risks and vulnerabilities of Latinos are assessed and are connected to social work's mission to serve at-risk populations. The authors make suggestions for steps the profession can take to increase the number and quality of social workers who are equipped to practice with this growing population.
Publication Title
Smith College Studies in Social Work
Volume
83
Issue
2019-02-03
First Page
170
Last Page
184
DOI
10.1080/00377317.2013.802934
Publisher Policy
post print (12 month embargo)
Recommended Citation
Furman, Rich; Loya, Melody Aye; Jones, Susanna; and Hugo, Russell, "The Paucity of Social Workers Prepared to Work With Latino Populations" (2013). Social Work & Criminal Justice Publications. 206.
https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/socialwork_pub/206
