Navigating Social Work Practice
A Cross-Cultural Field Practicum Guidebook
(First Edition)
©2027, 148 pages
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Navigating Social Work Practice: A Cross-Cultural Field Practicum Guidebook offers an essential, practice-oriented approach to embedding anti-racism and cultural humility as foundational principles for emerging and experienced social workers in real-world settings. This guidebook equips readers with knowledge, frameworks, and practical strategies to address systemic inequities and foster inclusive, culturally responsive practice.
Through ten thoughtfully organized chapters, supported by reflective prompts and assessment tools, the text systematically explores the integration of social responsibility and cultural competence across the breadth of social work practice—from client engagement and ethical decision-making to intersectionality, advocacy, and ongoing professional growth. Case studies, interactive activities, and critical discussions invite readers to deepen self-awareness while applying these principles in field and practicum settings.
This guidebook is ideal for field education courses and self-directed learning and moves readers from awareness to action—strengthening their capacity to advocate for equity, practice inclusively, and create meaningful change. It is an indispensable resource grounded in social justice, anti-racist practice, and cultural humility.
Through ten thoughtfully organized chapters, supported by reflective prompts and assessment tools, the text systematically explores the integration of social responsibility and cultural competence across the breadth of social work practice—from client engagement and ethical decision-making to intersectionality, advocacy, and ongoing professional growth. Case studies, interactive activities, and critical discussions invite readers to deepen self-awareness while applying these principles in field and practicum settings.
This guidebook is ideal for field education courses and self-directed learning and moves readers from awareness to action—strengthening their capacity to advocate for equity, practice inclusively, and create meaningful change. It is an indispensable resource grounded in social justice, anti-racist practice, and cultural humility.
Kenshara Cravens is an assistant professor of practice in social work at Prairie View A&M University. She is a licensed social worker and holds a Ph.D. from Walden University, an M.S.W. and B.S.W. from Stephen F. Austin State University.
Paisley Small is an assistant professor of practice in social work at Prairie View A&M University. She holds an M.S.W. from Stephen F. Austin State University and a B.S.W. from Grambling State University.
Marcus D. Benoit is the director of field education and an assistant professor of practice in social work at Prairie View A&M University. He holds a Ph.D. in human services from Capella University, an M.S.W. from Stephen F. Austin State University, and a B.S.W. from the University of Houston-Downtown.
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