| | Social Justice & Advocacy in Human Services |
| Cailyn F. Green, Bernadet DeJonge, Nikki Golden, Kim Brayton, Carrie Steinman and Shannon Raybold
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| License: Attribution-CC-BY ISBN: 978-1-956862-15-7 Available formats: Online (Pressbooks), PDF download, Print on Demand
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| Social Justice & Advocacy in Human Services delves into the complex realm of social justice, offering a deep dive into historical roots and theories to practical applications in the field. This text covers fundamental concepts, including power, privilege, and oppression, and explores critical issues like racism, gender, sexuality, poverty, religion, and disability in the context of the United States. The last section of the book hones in on the field of human services, discussing power, privilege, and bias in this context, and lastly exploring equitable distribution, human rights, and the systems and entry points within human services practice. The text provides many resources, videos, definitions, and reflection questions, ensuring readers have a solid foundation in social justice concepts. The authors also present real-world stories and examples, enriching the learning experience. The text offers educators and students opportunities to explore, learn more on their own, and take actionable steps toward advancing social justice. |
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| Cailyn F. Green, PhD, CASAC-M, is the assistant professor of addiction studies and a mentor in the School of Human Services at Empire State University. She earned her PhD in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Addiction Studies from Walden University. Bernadet (Bernie) DeJonge, PhD, CRC, LMHC, has her BA in psychology (1999) and MA in Rehabilitation Counseling (2007) from Western Washington University. Her PhD is from Oregon State University in Counseling (2022). Dr. Nikki Golden, LMFT, SUDP, MAC, CMHS is currently an assistant professor at Seattle University in the Counseling Program. Dr. Kim Brayton received a joint law and clinical psychology doctorate in California at Palo Alto University and Golden Gate School of Law. She is a professor at Russell Sage College where she heads the program working with students in forensic mental health. Carrie Steinman, PhD, LMSW, MS, has been a faculty member in the School of Human Services at SUNY Empire State University since 2016. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Welfare from Stony Brook University, an LMSW from Hunter College School of Social Work, and a Master of Science in Counseling and Development from Long Island University. Shannon Raybold is a Program Administrator for Multnomah Early Childhood Program, which provides special education services to over 3,000 children ages birth-5 years old in the Portland, OR metro area. She has a BA in Special and Elementary Education from Western Washington University, a master’s degree from the University of Washington specializing in Autism and low incidence disabilities, and is currently completing her EdD from Portland State University in Special Education Leadership. |
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