Includes index.

Social work is an academic and professional discipline that is concerned with working with individuals, families and communities with the objective of enhancing social well-being and functioning. Service, social justice, human relationships, integrity, competence and respect for the dignity and worth of individuals are the fundamental values of social work. A social worker promotes social change and social justice. Some of the areas where a social worker is employed are poverty relief, rural development, child protection, women's rights, mental health, etc. This book elucidates the duties and responsibilities of a social worker and the various sectors where they have an important functional role. It also aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of social work and social rehabilitation. It aims to assist those with a goal of working as a social worker.