@article{806324,
      author = {Hoy-Gerlach, Janet. and Wehman, Scott.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/806324},
      title = {Human-animal interactions : a social work guide /},
      abstract = {"Animals--whether as household companions, therapy animals  comforting those in need, or highly trained service dogs  supporting people with disabilities--occupy important  positions in the lives of many individuals and their larger  communities. Despite increasing recognition of the  relevance of human-animal interaction (HAI) to social work  practice, the topic remains largely ignored by many  educational and training programs. As a result, the  significant roles that animals can play in human  interventions are often overlooked. In Human-Animal  Interactions: A Social Work Guide, Janet Hoy-Gerlach and  Scott Wehman provide a comprehensive examination of HAI and  its applicability to helping professions. The book begins  with a detailed overview of HAI, analyzing its history;  extensive biological, physiological, and social benefits;  and associated risks and ethical concerns. Relational  aspects of HAI are also considered, including the role of  companion animals in family systems, the loss of companion  animals, and the various contexts in which social workers  may have to confront and address violence toward animals.  The varying therapeutic roles of animals and related  practice guidelines are delineated and discussed. The book  concludes with an exploration of HAI specialization areas  within social work practice, including veterinary social  work, practice within humane societies, and other emerging  areas. Human-Animal Interactions: A Social Work Guide is a  unique, meticulously researched resource for students,  academics, and practitioners. Supplemented with current  legal guidelines and recommendations for further reading,  this book will help social workers and other helping  professionals improve the welfare of humans and animals  alike. One-third of the book sale royalties will go to the  Toledo Area Humane Society, which provides MSW internships  and innovative human-animal support programming" -- From  the publisher.},
      recid = {806324},
      pages = {ix, 181 pages :},
}