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Jan 21, 2011 · Introduction: A cornerstone of building the social work profession, Mary Richmond was known for her ability to organize communities, her development of casework practice, as well as her ability to teach and speak intelligently on a wide array of subjects.
Mary Ellen Richmond (1861–1928) was an American social work pioneer. She is regarded as the mother of professional social work along with Jane Addams. She founded social case work, the first method of social work and was herself a Caseworker.
With her book Social Diagnosis from 1917, Mary Ellen Richmond (1861-1928) constructed the foundations for the scientific methodology development of professional social work.
Mary Ellen Richmond was an outstanding practitioner, teacher, and theoretician who formulated the first comprehensive statement of principles of direct social work practice. Born in Belleville, Illinois, she joined the Baltimore Charity Organization as an Assistant Treasurer at the age of 28.
Learn about the life and achievements of Mary E. Richmond, who pioneered the casework methodology and helped to establish training programs for social workers. Explore her biography, writings, and legacy in this encyclopedia article.
A chapter from a book on family divisions and inequalities in modern society, focusing on the founder of social casework in America. It traces Richmond's career from charity work to professionalism, and discusses her influence on social diagnosis and social work theory.
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Aug 2, 2019 · In this article, we focus on Richmond’s Social Diagnosis, revisiting this hallmark of social work practice a century after its publication and tracing its foundational ideas at the root of the conceptualization and practice of subsequent giants in social work.
