Effective Social Work with Children and Families : A Skills Handbook Effective Social Work with Children and Families : A Skills Handbook

Effective Social Work with Children and Families : A Skills Handbook

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Publisher Description

Social work with children and families is constantly in the headlines and social workers' decisions are subject to ever increasing scrutiny at all levels. This aspirational book supports students and newly qualified social workers and suggests practical ways in which they might thrive, rather than just survive, in practice Written at a time when Social Work Reform Board and the Munro Enquiry are charged with looking at issues of effectiveness within children and families social work, the book tackles the different challenges that students and practitioners can be faced with, outlining common pitfalls and how to avoid these.Key topics covered include:- Legislation and policy- Child development- Safeguarding and child protection- Assessment- Communication- Looking after yourselfReflective questions are used throughout the book, ensuring that students critically evaluate their own practice. Case examples and case studies drawn from the authors' recent practice are included throughout the book to illuminate the realities of contemporary social work with children and families.This text will be essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students, particularly as they prepare to go on placement. It will also provide valuable reading for qualified social workers who are interested in fresh and effective approaches to practice.

GENRE
Nonfiction
RELEASED
2012
February 21
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
224
Pages
PUBLISHER
SAGE Publications
SELLER
Gardners Books Ltd
SIZE
6
MB
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