Social Work and Technology: A Practical Guide for Using Technology in Social Work Practice

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Alex D. Colvin M. Sebrena Jackson

Social Work and Technology

A Practical Guide for Using Technology in Social Work Practice

Alex D. Colvin, M. Sebrena Jackson

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Routledge
03 November 2025

Social work; Technology: general issues

Series: Skills for Social Work Practice

Technological innovation has brought changes to the landscape of the social work profession, and these have produced both challenges and opportunities for the field.

Guiding readers through the origins of the policy standards around technology integration including the profession’s charge to explore strategies for harnessing technology for social good, it also examines shifts in philosophical views among practitioners regarding the use of technology as a practice tool and the ethics around their use. Considering both the challenges and opportunities of the utilization of technology in social work practice, it analyses various technological tools, such as ChatGPT, social media, avatars, and metaverse, across different practice levels (micro, mezzo, macro).

Providing practical tips and case-examples, this book will be required reading for practitioners, educators, and students to improve their efficiency, efficacy, and skills with technology while connecting and engaging with clients.

Edited by: Alex D. Colvin, M. Sebrena Jackson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
ISBN: 9781032860275
ISBN 10: 1032860278
Series: Skills for Social Work Practice
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 03 November 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Alex D. Colvin, PhD, LMSW, is an Associate Professor and Chair of Undergraduate Programs at the University of North Texas at Dallas. M. Sebrena Jackson, PhD, LICSW, is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at The University of Alabama.