Written by social work practitioners, this collection of case studies vividly illustrates what social work looks like in a variety of settings and practice arenas. Each of the nine sections includes an overview of the practice area being covered to give readers a quick overview of the topic. Each overview is then followed by a number of case studies, each representing a particular context and environment that social work students may encounter in the field. Case study questions provide opportunities for reflection and discussion and references provide a jumping off point for further study. Through the case studies, students will learn to integrate theory and practice by studying how practitioners have applied general social work principles to particular case situations in the real world.