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Social Work Child Welfare Practice: A Culturally Responsive Applied Approach
No full textWith the aim of transforming flawed child welfare practices and policies into a more equitable system, this comprehensive, practice-based text delves into contemporary child welfare practice from antiracist, social justice, and decolonial perspectives. Incorporating first-hand knowledge of day-to-day practice, the book examines the many roles of professional child welfare workers, foundational skills they need to work in the field, the challenges and promises of trauma-informed practice, how to maintain a dedicated workforce, and strategies for reshaping the system. This book covers child welfare practice thoroughly, from reporting to investigating and everything in between. It also explores relevant policies, signs of abuse/neglect, building relationships, anti-racist approaches, and the importance of cultural sensitivity. Throughout, it emphasizes the trauma experienced by children and families involved in the system and the impact on child welfare professionals. Learning objectives, reflection boxes, discussion questions, and additional resources are included in every chapter to provide opportunities for students to apply concepts. Additionally, case studies in most chapters offer practical applications to real-world situations. To accompany the book, qualified instructors have access to an Instructor Manual, Sample Syllabus, Test Bank, chapter PowerPoints, and supplemental videos covering topics such as careers, engagement, and foster care.https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1141/thumbnail.jp
Reclaiming Myth: Feminist Reinterpretations and the Creation of a More Inclusive Narrative
Full text linkThis thesis examines the role of mythological reinterpretation and its expansion of the literary canon to inclusively reflect human experiences. According to scholars of myth such as Kalloli, Tyagi, and Armstrong, myths are meant to reflect enduring human experiences, making them relatable classics even after thousands of years. However, as the majority of mythological women are largely silenced, misrepresented, or villainized in ancient myth, this reflection is both incomplete and distorted. This thesis examines three contemporary feminist reinterpretations-- Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes, Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker, and Circe by Madeline Miller—each of which gives a voice to the previously voiceless mythological figures, Medusa, Briseis, and Circe. Greek Myth is unique because the women of these stories are not necessarily 100% human, yet they are still bound by a patriarchal mythological society that women in the real world can discern parallels between. These fictional retellings put women at the center of the story, retelling the myth through the perspective of the women in it. Through centering women, the myth is adapted to be more inclusive and relatable to the female experience by reimagining existing narratives and plot lines that have been previously overlooked. This thesis will examine how these reinterpretations of mythological women mirror the experiences of women in our world. Through this examination and the continuing expansion of mythological reinterpretations, perhaps readers will be able to draw parallels to persisting injustices and the enduring human experiences that are echoed in these ancient narratives, one day inspiring collective imagining and, ultimately, the pursuit of a more equitable future
University Curriculum Committee, Policy 2 and Policy 5
No full textProfessor Josh Sopiarz, Dr. Timothy Harrington, and Ms. Lisa Helm provided an update on the Academic Policy Project
Faculty Authors 2025: College of Health and Human Services
Full text linkAn annotated bibliography compiled by the University Library of the publications featured by the College of Health and Human Services Faculty at the annual Faculty Authors and Creators Reception at Governors State University
Faculty Authors 2025: College of Business
Full text linkAn annotated bibliography compiled by the University Library of the publications featured by the College of Business Faculty at the annual Faculty Authors and Creators Reception at Governors State University
Faculty Authors 2025: University Library
Full text linkAn annotated bibliography compiled by the University Library of the publications featured by the Library Faculty at the annual Faculty Authors and Creators Reception at Governors State University
Work in Progress: History, Memory, and Representation of Black America
No full textWork in Progress: History, Memory, and Representation of Black America
Moderator/Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Justin A. Pariseau
Aquiya Hasty, Alejandro Herrera, Kayla Lee & Calvin Wiley, Prairie State CollegeFaculty Sponsor: Dr. Justin A Parisea