Introduction
This entry focuses on Hispanics, presenting a review of the rich cultural traditions that sustain ethnic identity from which members draw strength, serve as protective factors, and also may contribute to the challenges they face as a marginalized group migrating from multiple countries and forming a large diaspora in the USA. While no case is fully representative of a cultural group, I will use a composite case example drawn from my practice experiences to introduce families seeking social work services and to illustrate the importance of working within the cultural framework for engagement and effective intervention. Following a brief statement of the case situation I will discuss socioeconomic conditions, immigration, and several major cultural themes that are relevant for work with Latinos. I will conclude with a discussion of the presenting case, indicating how cultural considerations relevant to the situation can be used in primary prevention.
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Schwan, N.R. (2014). Latino Family: Cultural Considerations. In: Gullotta, T.P., Bloom, M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Primary Prevention and Health Promotion. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5999-6_331
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