Social Work Practice with Children and Families by Beverley Jowett (English) Pap

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A user-friendly book that explores and reflects on effective practice in this key area of the social work curriculum, children and families.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Carefully researched and highly readable, this textbook explores what enables good and effective practice in local authority field social work delivered to children, young people and their families.The book sets the context for local authority social work practice and then chapter-by-chapter takes the reader carefully through the social work process. Detailed case studies work really well in embedding the legal and theoretical context firmly within the practice challenges of safeguarding children. Overall the book is about social workers effecting change so that children can continue to live successfully with their families and within their communities. Key features include:" Strong links between theory and practice;" Core themes relevant to training and practice- assessment, decision-making, interprofessional collaboration and reflective practice; " Accessible and jargon-free, also includes a useful glossary of relevant legislation;" Learning points and case study exercises in each chapter. Written in a lively and engaging style, students and newly qualified social workers will find this book provides a helpful introduction to children and families local authority social work as it exists today. It will be invaluable for students taking courses in child and family social work and child protection. The book will also appeal to experienced practitioners who want to explore action research or create the space for reflective practice as part of their continuous professional development. It will help other professionals involved in supporting children develop insight into the practice of social workers.

Table of Contents

Setting the SceneSetting the Scene: The Historical, Policy and Legislative Basis of Local Authority Children and Families Social WorkSocial Work in a Local Authority SettingWorking with Children and Their FamiliesGood Assessments: Preparation and Information-GatheringGood Assessments: Analysis and Decision-MakingIntervention and PlanningLooking to the FutureCase Study One - Elizabeth and PeterCase Study Two - Maya and AjayCase Study Three - Charlie

Details ISBN1412921791 Author Carolyn Spray Pages 224 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Year 2011 ISBN-10 1412921791 ISBN-13 9781412921794 Format Paperback Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Country of Publication United States DEWEY 362.7 Media Book Publication Date 2011-11-15 Short Title SOCIAL WORK PRAC W/CHILDREN & Language English Illustrations Yes Series Social Work in Action series UK Release Date 2011-11-15 NZ Release Date 2011-11-15 US Release Date 2011-11-15 Edited by James J. Fawcett Birth 1974 Affiliation Former Professor of International Commerical Law, University of Nottingham Position Former Professor of International Commerical Law Qualifications Ph.D. Alternative 9781412921787 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2011-11-14 We've got this

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