Introduction to Human Services

Readings  Reid Mandell, B., & Schram, B. (2012). An introduction to human services: Policy and practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education. o Chapter 1, “What Are Human Services? What Do Human Service Workers Do?” (pp. 1–26)  Macy, R. J., Giattina, M. C., Parish, S. L., & Crosby, C. (2010). Domestic violence and sexual assault services: Historical concerns and contemporary challenges. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 25(1), 3–32.  Martin, L. L., & Frahm, K. (2010). The changing nature of accountability in administrative practice. Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, 37(1), 137–148. Retrieved from

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Discussion Human Services Post by Day 4 a description of your specific area of interest within human services. Explain why this area is of interest to you, including what brought you to your interest in this field. Then, using the historical timeline media in the Learning Resources, identify what you think is the most significant change in human services. Explain why you think this change is significant and how it might inform your work as a human services professional.