《社会工作专业英语》一书为社会工作专业学生的专业英语课程教材，也可以作为社区工作者及其他对社会工作感兴趣的人士了解社会工作的工具书。通过对本书的学习，读者不仅可以学到大量的社会工作专业英文术语，而且可以较为全面地学习社会工作专业知识，以更好地进行国际交流。本书内容翔实全面、层次结构分明、难易程度适当。全书共分三篇，第一篇为社会工作总论，第二篇为社会工作方法，第三篇为社会工作实务，内容基本涵盖社会工作专业中所有重要的理论、方法与实务。本书在每章后附有重要词汇、疑难句解释及练习题，方便学生更好地吸收与掌握社会工作专业英语的知识。  



赵仲杰，社会学博士，硕士生导师。现任北京建筑大学社会工作专业负责人，北京市社会建设研究会副秘书长，北京市丰台区睿达社会工作事务所主任。主要从事应用社会学、社会发展、社会工作方面的教学和研究。  

 
PART ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK  

Chapter1 General Introduction to Social Work  

Ⅰ. The Definition of Social Work  

Ⅱ. Functions of Social Work  

Ⅲ. The Main Services in the Field of Social Work  

Ⅳ. Roles of Social Workers  

Ⅴ. Key Characteristics Needed for a Qualified Social Worker  

Ⅵ. Ten Core Competencies of Social Workers  

Ⅶ. Problems and Perspectives in Social Work Development  



Chapter2 Social Work Theories  

Ⅰ. The Definition of Theory  

Ⅱ. The Usefulness of Social Work Theories to Practitioners  

Ⅲ. Major Social Work Theories  



Chapter3 Code of Ethics for Social Workers  

Ⅰ. Basic Ideas of Social Work  

Ⅱ. Core Values and Ethical Principle of Social Work  

Ⅲ. Ethical Standards  



PART TWO SOCIAL WORK METHODS  

Chapter4 Social Casework  

Ⅰ. The Nature of Individual  

Ⅱ. Problems Faced by Individual and Families  

Ⅲ. Concept of Social Casework  

Ⅳ. Basic Assumptions of Social Casework  

Ⅴ. Value of Social Casework within the Sphere of Social Work  

Ⅵ. Principles of Social Casework  

Ⅶ. Theories of Social Casework  

Ⅷ. Practice of Social Casework  

Ⅸ. Phases in the Social Casework Process  

Ⅹ. Case Example  



Chapter5 Social Group Work  

Ⅰ. Group Process  

Ⅱ. Different Kinds of Group and Group Work  

Ⅲ. Group Purpose，Function and Outcomes  

Ⅳ. Life Course of a Planned Group  

Ⅴ. Life Course of Ongoing and Naturally Occurring Groups  

Ⅵ. Group Work Now  



Chapter6 Community Social Work  

Ⅰ. What Is Community?  

Ⅱ. Community Organization and Community Development  

Ⅲ. Three Modes of Community Social Work  

Ⅳ. Fundamental Principles in Community Social Work  

Ⅴ. Community Social Work Processes  



PART THREE SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE  

Chapter7 Child Welfare Social Work  

Ⅰ. The Definition of Child Welfare Social Work  

Ⅱ. Types of Child Welfare Social Workers  

Ⅲ. What Child Welfare Social Workers Do  

Ⅳ. The Challenges of Child Welfare Social Work  

Ⅴ. Why People Become Child Welfare Social Workers  



Chapter8 Social Work for the Aged  

Ⅰ. What Is Aging  

Ⅱ. The Theories of Social Work for the Aged  

Ⅲ. The Objectives and Principles of Social Work for the Aged  

Ⅳ. Conclusion  



Chapter9 Correctional Service  

Ⅰ. The Social Problems of Delinquency and Crime  

Ⅱ. Social Work and Corrections  

Ⅲ. Case Examples  



Chapter10 Social Work with Addiction  

Ⅰ. What Is Addiction Treatment  

Ⅱ. History of Social Work in Addictions  

Ⅲ. The Role of Social Work in Addiction Treatment  

Ⅳ. Many Problems Called Addiction  

Ⅴ. The Requirements of Social Work in Addiction  

Ⅵ. Opportunities for Social Work Leadership in Addiction Treatment  



Chapter11 Family Social Work  

Ⅰ. Introduction to Family Social Work  

Ⅱ. Family Social Workers and Domestic Violence  

Ⅲ. Family Social Work with Disadvantaged Families  

Ⅳ. Case Example  



Chapter12 Resilience and Social Work Practice  

Ⅰ. Resilience for Social Workers  

Ⅱ. Negative Consequences and Coping Strategies  

Ⅲ. Creating a Culture of Resilience in Social Work Context  

Ⅳ. Case Example  



参考答案  



  
【Glossary术语】  
social work（社会工作）：社会工作是指秉持利他主义价值观，以科学知识为基础，运用科学的专业方法助人的职业化服务活动。社会工作以受助人的需要为中心，并以科学的助人技巧为手段，以达到助人的有效性。社会工作要做的是改变，包括改变受助者不适行为，改变他的不利境遇，改善当事人与环境的关系，促进人与环境的良性适应，以及促进人的发展。  
function（功能）：功能是指在某个系统中部分对整体所发挥的作用。概要地说，功能是某一部分的存在和变化对整体及其他部分所发挥的作用和影响。  
The Poor Relief Act（《济贫法》）：1601年英国颁布第一个有关济贫的法律《伊丽莎白济贫法》（以下简称《济贫法》）。《济贫法》的颁布推动了英国福利的制度化发展，也推动了慈善活动的发展，其对于社会工作发展的意义主要体现在以下三个方面：一是指出政府对社会救助负有责任，并应直接参与社会救助的组织工作；二是确立了“助人自助”的观念，要求有劳动能力的乞丐从事劳动；三是规定要由专业人员从事济贫救助活动，救助人员的专业化为社会工作职业化奠定了基础。  
social workers（社会工作者）：社会工作者是指遵循社会工作的价值准则，运用社会工作专业方法从事职业性社会服务的人员。他们是有一定专业知识并从事社会福利服务的人员。  
client（案主）：案主又称受助者，是指在社会工作过程中需要帮助的一方，是指在正常的社会生活中遇有困难需要帮助从而解脱困难的个人或群体。  
empathy（同理心）：又叫作换位思考、神入、共情，指社会工作者站在案主的立场设身处地思考的一种方式，即在社会工作服务过程中，社工能够体会案主的情绪和想法，理解案主的立场和感受，并站在案主的角度思考和处理问题。  
【Exercises疑难句】  
1.And in the early 20th century，it was gradually incorporated into the discipline field，becoming a specialized social service method，which is now known as“professional social work.”  
在20世纪初，社会工作被逐渐纳入学科领域，成为一种专门的社会服务方法，现在被称为“专业社会工作”。  
2.The definitions of social work in Western countries essentially deal with following respects: social work is regarded as a career concentrating on providing assistance to the people in need and misfortune； social work can also be considered as an organized activities by government，social organizations and individuals to alleviate such problems as unemployment，poverty，diseases，aging，or mental or physical challenges； while for others social work is a professional service undertaken by government，social organizations and individuals to improve the living standards of all members in a given society.  
西方国家对社会工作的定义主要涉及以下几个方面:社会工作被视为一种专注于为有需要和不幸的人提供帮助的职业；社会工作也可被视为政府、社会组织和个人为缓解失业、贫困、疾病、老龄化或精神或身体挑战等问题而组织的活动；而对其他人来说，社会工作是政府、社会组织和个人为提高特定社会所有成员的生活水平而提供的专业服务。  
3.Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development，social cohesion，and the empowerment and liberation of people.  
社会工作是一种以实践为基础的职业，是一门促进社会变革和发展、增加社会凝聚力以及为人民赋权及解放的学科。  
4.Social work grew out of humanitarian and democratic ideals，and its values are based on respect for the equality，worth，and dignity of all people.  
社会工作源于人道主义和民主理想，其价值观基于对人人平等、人人拥有价值及尊严的尊重。  
5.Social work activities can be grouped into three functions: restoration of impaired capacity，provision of individual and social resources，and prevention of social dysfunction.  
社会工作活动可分为三种功能:恢复受损能力、提供个人和社会资源以及预防社会功能失调。  
6.It is understood that social work in the 21st century is dynamic and evolving，and therefore no definition should be regarded as exhaustive.  
人们认为，21世纪的社会工作是动态的和不断发展的，因此不应将任何定义视为详尽无遗。  
7.Social workers rarely see instant changes in the lives of their clients，so they must be patient and persistent. And to deal with clients’ problems，a social worker needs to be a great listener. Clients will rely on you to listen to their problems and provide helpful insight and feedback.  
社会工作者很少看到案主生活中的即时变化，因此他们必须耐心且坚持不懈。为了处理案主的问题，社会工作者需要成为一个很好的倾听者。案主将依赖于社会工作者倾听他们的问题以及提供有用的见解和反馈。  
8.Besides the above discussed，in the view of the future development of social work，there are many other areas that could and should be reached and explored in terms of improving the quality level and power of social work service.  
除上述讨论外，从社会工作的未来发展来看，在提高社会工作服务的质量和影响方面，还有许多其他领域可以而且应该涉及并加以探索。