Overview

This book offers a roadmap to applying anti-oppressive theories, frameworks, and concepts to clinical social work supervision and leadership practice. It introduces anti-oppressive practice, Critical Race Theory, empowerment practice, transgender and critical gender studies, DEI/DEIPAR, critical Black studies, queer studies, and intersectionality, alongside other concepts. Offering practical guidance, reference, skill-building, and critical self-reflection tools, it is ideal for courses in social work supervision, leadership, diversity, and community practice as well as self-reference for practitioners. Structured to be easily referenced and adapted, this work also incorporates skill-building and reflection activities to promote interaction across a variety of learning contexts.

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Author:   Nathaniel L. Currie (Clark Atlanta University, Georgia)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Weight:   0.500kg
ISBN:  

9781009440561

ISBN 10:   100944056
Pages:   300
Publication Date:   28 February 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Decolonized Clinical Supervision and Leadership: the necessity of now, an introduction Gary Bailey; Part I. Content Knowledge and Application: 1. Decolonizing social work practice and clinical supervision – Beginning the Process Nathaniel L. Currie; 2. Utilizing anti-oppressive lens in social work supervision Nathaniel L. Currie, Ashley Wolfe, Jack Burke, Gavin Meade, Gisela Martinez, Jad-Evangelo Nasser, Aydin Olson-Kennedy and Darrin Wright; 3. DEIPAR (dee-per) Supervision: leadership and power-sharing Jaqueline Dyer; 4. If-then antiracism heuristics: integration of critical race theory in clinical praxis Adriana Aldana and Michelle Zaragoza; 5. The process of decolonizing supervision and leadership (it do take nerve) Ann Marie Garran, Nathaniel L. Currie, Jack Burke, Rebecca Lisenbee, Gavin Meade and Adrianna Taylor; 6. Transforming leadership and supervision through the integration of anti-oppressive practices Christina Crow Cruz; 7. Anti-oppressive and intersectional mental health practice in psycholegal and other interdisciplinary collaborative settings Lindsey Davis and Melanie Robinson Findlay; Part II. Leadership and Systems Practice: 8. Dismantling systems that traumatize and oppress: a comprehensive approach Ann Marie Garran, Nathaniel L. Currie and Jad-Evangelo Nesser; 9. Conducting community-based participatory research using a lens of anti-oppression: Insights into everyday application Natalie Crawford; 10. Combined use of servant leadership principles and afrocentric perspective principles as framework to decolonize social institutions commitment to wellbeing and inclusion Darrin Wright; 11. Liberation as praxis for anti-racist, anti-oppressive approaches to higher education and social work using a BLACKCRIT lens Frederick Engram; 12. Reversing the curse: liberatory models for black leaders and clinical supervisors in the family separation system Sherri Simmons-Horton, Shawna Aarons-Cooke and Tanya Rollins; 13. Supervision and leadership impact and overlap on communities Nathaniel L. Currie, Jenny Jones and Larry Scott-Walker; Appendix. Anti-oppressive and decolonial resources unlocked Nathaniel L. Currie.

Reviews

'A bold and necessary contribution, Decolonized Clinical Supervision and Leadership transforms social work practice through an unapologetic lens of anti-oppression and liberation. Dr. Currie and the book's contributors offer critical tools, lived wisdom, and practical frameworks that inspire ethical, culturally responsive leadership rooted in justice, healing, and systemic change. A must-read.' Anthony J. Hill, Professor of Social Work, Winthrop University, USA 'A timely and transformative resource, this text reimagines clinical supervision and leadership through a decolonial, anti-oppressive lens. It equips educators with critical tools and perspectives to advance liberatory teaching, reshape curriculum, and prepare the next generation of social workers for truly just and inclusive practice.' Andridia Mapson, Lecturer and Student Services Coordinator, Department of Social Work, California State University Dominguez Hills, USA

'A bold and necessary contribution, Decolonized Clinical Supervision and Leadership transforms social work practice through an unapologetic lens of anti-oppression and liberation. Dr. Currie and the book's contributors offer critical tools, lived wisdom, and practical frameworks that inspire ethical, culturally responsive leadership rooted in justice, healing, and systemic change. A must-read.' Anthony J. Hill, Professor of Social Work, Winthrop University, USA 'A timely and transformative resource, this text reimagines clinical supervision and leadership through a decolonial, anti-oppressive lens. It equips educators with critical tools and perspectives to advance liberatory teaching, reshape curriculum, and prepare the next generation of social workers for truly just and inclusive practice.' Andridia Mapson, Lecturer and Student Services Coordinator, Department of Social Work, California State University Dominguez Hills, USA 'Dr. Currie's book is a powerful and necessary contribution to the field of social work. Decolonized Clinical Supervision and Leadership challenges us to confront the systems, structures, and practices we often take for granted and invites us to imagine something better- something just, equitable, and rooted in care and community. It is a blueprint for the future of social work leadership. If you care about disrupting harmful systems, empowering new voices, and leading with authenticity, this book is for you. Dr. Currie has given our profession a gift. And for those of us committed to liberatory leadership, it is a call to action.' Anthony Estreet, Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Social Workers

Author Information

Nathaniel L. Currie is a scholar-practitioner specializing in the trauma experiences of Black and Brown identified men, anti-oppressive social work practices, and gender and orientation diversity. His clinical community-based participatory research explores the psychosocial intersection of trauma and HIV, and other health disparities experienced by Black and Brown men.

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