Review of The social worker in the prevention and treatment of delinquency

Abstract

Reviews the book, The social worker in the prevention and treatment of delinquency by Margaretta Williamson (see record 1935-10414-000 ). For a number of years the American Association of Social Workers has published job analyses of special types of social work. Earlier volumes describe the duties of social workers in the family, medical and psychiatric fields, in group work, and in child care and protection. A fifth volume on vocational guidance is about to be published. The fourth volume of the series is the one under consideration. It is divided into two parts, the second part deals with prevention. The work and duties of probation and parole officers, supervisors and executives are described in detail with illustrations selected from reports on such agencies in various cities. Protective agencies, such as the Girls' Protective League of Detroit, the Big Brother and Big Sister services, and policewomen are offered as preventive measures. The functions of various workers in these agencies are described. According to the reviewer, the value of such a book is great, although the appeal is limited. It should be of the greatest service to college guidance and placement offices, or to individuals who are interested in social work but who are unacquainted with the duties of specific positions. It should also have a decided value to workers engaged in probation, parole, and preventive work as a means of evaluating their own positions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)