Social Work for Poverty Alleviation (Poverty-Alleviation and Social Work in China)

Contents
1 An Overview of Poverty Alleviation Social Work
	1.1 Relations Between Poverty Relief and Social Work
		1.1.1 China’s Experience in Tackling Poverty
		1.1.2 Intrinsic Consistency Between Targeted Poverty Relief and Social Work
		1.1.3 New Demands for Targeted Poverty Alleviation in Social Work
	1.2 Significance and Role of Poverty-Alleviating Social Work
		1.2.1 The Significance of Poverty-Alleviating Social Work
		1.2.2 The Role of Social Work in Alleviating Poverty
	1.3 Concepts and Methodologies of Poverty-Alleviating Social Work
		1.3.1 Concepts of Poverty Alleviation Work
		1.3.2 Practical Path of Poverty Alleviation Social Work
	1.4 The Space for and the Paths to Social Work’s Involvement in Poverty Alleviation
		1.4.1 The Space for Social Work’s Involvement in Poverty Alleviation
		1.4.2 The Paths to Social Work’s Involvement in Poverty Alleviation
		1.4.3 Challenges Facing Poverty Alleviation Social Work
		1.4.4 Tactics for Developing Poverty Alleviation Social Work
	References
2 Theory of Poverty-Alleviating Social Work
	2.1 Multi-dimensional Subject Theory of Poverty Alleviation Social Work
		2.1.1 Multi-dimensional Poverty Requiring Multi-agent Collaborative Governance
		2.1.2 Theoretical Basis for Social Work to Participate in Poverty Relief
		2.1.3 Theoretical Implication of Social Work’s Participation in Poverty Relief
	2.2 Systematic Support Theory of Poverty Alleviation Social Work
		2.2.1 Theoretical Background of Poverty Alleviation System Support Theory
		2.2.2 Theoretical Connotation of Poverty Alleviation System Support Theory
		2.2.3 Social Support Theory
		2.2.4 Practical Application of Poverty Alleviation System Support Theory
	2.3 Empowerment and Empowerment of Poverty Alleviation Social Work
		2.3.1 Theoretical Background of Empowerment Theory
		2.3.2 Introduction to the Theory of Weighting and Energizing
		2.3.3 The Practical Application of Empowerment Theory in Poverty Alleviation
	2.4 Social Integration Theory of Poverty Alleviation Social Work
		2.4.1 The Theoretical Background of Social Integration Theory
		2.4.2 The Theoretical Connotation of Social Integration Theory
		2.4.3 Practical Application of Social Integration Theory in Poverty Alleviation
	2.5 Social Capital Theory of Poverty-Alleviating Social Work
		2.5.1 Poverty in the Perspective of Social Capital
		2.5.2 Introduction to the Social Capital Theory
		2.5.3 Practical Application of Social Capital Theory in Poverty Alleviation
	References
3 Values of Poverty Alleviation Social Work
	3.1 Overview of the Social Work Value System
		3.1.1 Values and Value System
		3.1.2 Professional Value System of Social Work and Its Functions
	3.2 Development of the Value System of Social Work
		3.2.1 Basic Values System of Social Work
		3.2.2 Value Ethics of International Social Work
	3.3 China’s Social Work Values
		3.3.1 Localization of Social Work Values
		3.3.2 The Professional Value of Social Work in China
	3.4 Application of Social Work Values in Poverty Alleviation
		3.4.1 People Orientation
		3.4.2 Helping Others to Help Themselves
		3.4.3 Multi-dimensional Recognition
		3.4.4 Targeted Measures for Different Groups
		3.4.5 Increasing Confidence and Knowledge
		3.4.6 Protection of Rights
	References
4 Methods of Social Work in Poverty Alleviation
	4.1 Main Methods of Social Work
		4.1.1 Origin of Social Work Methods
		4.1.2 Characteristics and Classification of Social Work Methods
		4.1.3 Traditional Social Work Methods
	4.2 Practices of Social Work Methods in Poverty Alleviation
		4.2.1 Practical Background of Social Work Methods in Poverty Alleviation
		4.2.2 Application of Traditional Social Work Methods in Poverty Alleviation Work
		4.2.3 Developmental Trends of Poverty Alleviation Social Work Methods
	4.3 Innovation of Poverty Alleviation Social Work Methods
		4.3.1 Characteristics of Poverty Alleviation Social Work Methods
		4.3.2 Innovation of the Methods of Developmental Social Work in Poverty Alleviation
		4.3.3 Integrated Practices of Poverty Alleviation Social Work
	References
5 Poverty Alleviation Social Work Pattern
	5.1 Regional Development Assistance Pattern
		5.1.1 Overview of the Regional Development Assistance Pattern
		5.1.2 Composition of the Regional Development Assistance Pattern
		5.1.3 Case Study of the Regional Development Assistance Pattern
	5.2 Community Work Patterns
		5.2.1 Overview of Community Work Patterns
		5.2.2 Composition of Community Work Patterns
		5.2.3 Case Study of the Community Work Patterns
	5.3 Casework Pattern
		5.3.1 Overview of Casework Pattern
		5.3.2 Composition of Casework Pattern
		5.3.3 Case Study of the Casework Pattern
	5.4 Group Work Pattern
		5.4.1 Overview of Group Work Pattern
		5.4.2 Composition of Group Work Pattern
		5.4.3 Case Study of the Group Work Pattern
6 Factors Involved in Poverty-Curbing Social Work
	6.1 The Clients of Poverty-Curbing Social Work
		6.1.1 Women
		6.1.2 Children
		6.1.3 The Elderly
		6.1.4 The Disabled
	6.2 Poverty-Curbing Social Workers
		6.2.1 The Roles Played by Poverty-Reducing Social Workers
		6.2.2 The Functions of Poverty Alleviation Social Workers
		6.2.3 The Core Competencies of Poverty-Eliminating Social Workers
	6.3 Values of Poverty Alleviation Social Work
		6.3.1 The Core Value—Helping People to Help Themselves
		6.3.2 The Professional Value of Poverty Alleviation
	6.4 Approaches of Poverty-Reducing Social Work
		6.4.1 Case Work
		6.4.2 Group Work
		6.4.3 Community Work
		6.4.4 Social Work Administration
	References
7 The Contents of Poverty-Reducing Social Work
	7.1 Participating in Administering Relief and Support to the Poor
		7.1.1 The Professional Advantages of Social Work Participating in Social Assistance
		7.1.2 The Intervention Methods of Social Work Participating in Social Assistance
		7.1.3 The Practical Features of Social Work Participating in Social Assistance
		7.1.4 The Specific Content of Social Work Participating in Social Assistance
	7.2 Forging Poor People’s Ability to Eliminate Poverty
		7.2.1 The Manifestations of Capability Poverty Among the Impoverished
		7.2.2 The Intervening Paths for Social Work to Improve the Poor’s Ability to Eliminate Poverty
		7.2.3 The Specific Content of Social Work Improving the Poor’s Ability to Eliminate Poverty
	7.3 Facilitating Relocated Poor People’s Adaptation
		7.3.1 The Major Problems Confronting Relocated Poor People
		7.3.2 The Specific Content of Social Work Facilitating Relocated People’s Adaption
	7.4 Protecting the Left-Behind Children in Poverty-Stricken Areas
		7.4.1 The Major Problems Concerning the Left-Behind Children in Poverty-Stricken Areas
		7.4.2 The Major Tasks of Social Work Participating in the Care and Protection of Left-Behind Children
		7.4.3 The Specific Contents of Social Work Participating in the Care and Protection of Left-Behind Children
	7.5 Offering Pastoral Care and Love to Other Special Groups of People in Need
		7.5.1 Providing Services for the Elderly with Special Difficulties
		7.5.2 Providing Services for Other Groups of People with Special Difficulties
	References
8 The Process of Poverty-Reducing Social Work
	8.1 Assessing the Needs
		8.1.1 What Needs Assessment Means
		8.1.2 How Needs Should Be Assessed
		8.1.3 The Process of Making the Assessment
		8.1.4 The Theoretical Framework and a Case as an Example
	8.2 Making Schemes
		8.2.1 Setting Goals
		8.2.2 Integrating and Evaluating the Resources
		8.2.3 Determining the Best Plan
		8.2.4 Making a Detailed Plan
		8.2.5 An Exemplary Service Plan
	8.3 Implementing the Project
		8.3.1 Carrying Out Individually Tailored Case Work
		8.3.2 Networking and Mobilizing External Resources and Carrying Out Community Work
		8.3.3 Engaging in the Design and Implementation of the Poverty-Curbing Scheme
	References
9 Poverty-Alleviating Social Work Policies
	9.1 The Evolution of Poverty-Alleviating Social Work Policies
		9.1.1 China’s Poverty-Alleviating Journey
		9.1.2 The Evolution of the Policies Concerning Poverty Alleviation Social Work
	9.2 Objectives of Poverty-Alleviating Social Work Policies
		9.2.1 Attending to the Actual Needs of the Poor
		9.2.2 Improving the Intrinsic Motivation of the Poor
		9.2.3 Strengthening the Capacity Building of the Poor
	9.3 Main Content of Poverty-Alleviating Social Work Policy
		9.3.1 Overall Requirement
		9.3.2 Clarifying the Service Content of Social Work Professionals Participating in Poverty Alleviation
		9.3.3 Supporting and Strengthening Professional Social Work Forces in Poverty-Stricken Areas
		9.3.4 Supporting the Implementation of Key Projects by Social Work Professionals Participating in Poverty Alleviation
		9.3.5 Strengthening the Organizational Guarantee of Poverty-Alleviating Social Work
	9.4 The Effect of Poverty-Alleviating Social Work Policies
		9.4.1 Providing Guidance on Social Work in Poverty-Alleviating Activities
		9.4.2 Making Plans for Rural Social Work on Poverty Alleviating
		9.4.3 Injecting Professional Strength into the Cause of Poverty Alleviation
	References