Latinos and Latinas: Practice Interventions
Latinos and Latinas: Practice Interventions
- Carmen Ortiz HendricksCarmen Ortiz HendricksDorothy and David Schachne Dean, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University
Summary
Latinos are a heterogeneous and highly complex population that presents the profession with one of the greatest challenges in understanding diversity and what constitutes culturally and linguistically competent social work interventions. At this point in history, Latinos are the fastest growing racial and ethnic group in the United States. This has given rise to strong anti‐immigration sentiment, English only legislation, and increased discrimination and racism, which Latino newcomers must contend with upon arrival in the United States. Social workers need to work to reduce both external and internal institutional barriers to service delivery for Latinos while responding effectively to their interpersonal and familial needs.
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Subjects
- Macro Practice
- Populations and Practice Settings
- Race, Ethnicity, and Culture
