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Working with Offenders
Edited by Gill McIvor
Significant changes have occurred in recent years in the nature and delivery of social work services to offenders and their families. Working with Offenders considers the implications for policy and practice of research which has focused upon a range of social work activities. Learn More1995, 240pp -
Children and Young People in Conflict with the Law
Edited by Stewart Asquith
The contributors to this volume examine the range and nature of problem behaviours among children and young people and the changing nature of their offending, which is reflected in the ongoing examination of philosophies, practices and policies and the tension between `welfare' and more traditional `justice and punishment' approaches. Learn More1996, Paperback / softback, 0.04in x 0.04in / 1mm x 1mm, 280pp, CA$44.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-291-3 -
Working with Elder Abuse
A Training Manual for Home Care, Residential and Day Care Staff
Jacki Pritchard
This practical training manual is written for home care, residential and day care staff, who need to be able to recognise elder abuse, but may not be trained to do so. Its large format, range of exercises and photocopiable worksheets makes it a valuable source of training material. Learn More1996, 196pp -
Assessing Men Who Sexually Abuse
A Practice Guide
David Briggs, Paddy Doyle, Tess Gooch and Roger Kennington
Providing practical guidance on the best way to assess sexual abusers, this book fuses contemporary theory with an awareness of the subjective nature of the work. Assessment in various (clinical, legal and statutory) settings is considered and an overview of assessment methods is presented along with a detailed exposition of techniques. Learn More1997, 176pp -
Elder Abuse Work
Best Practice in Britain and Canada
Edited by Jacki Pritchard
The abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people in community and residential care settings is increasingly being recognised and addressed as a serious social concern in Britain and Canada. Elder Abuse Work gives an overview of the developments and issues in both countries and draws out good practice guidelines. Learn More1999, 512pp -
Working with Victims of Crime
Policies, Politics and Practice
Brian Williams
There are an increasing number of organisations dedicated to supporting victims, campaigning for improvements in their situation. Based on the author's experience in working with both victims and offenders, Working with Victims of Crime provides an objective analysis of developments in victim support and their impact on both policy and practice. Learn More1999, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.06in / 234mm x 154mm, 160pp, CA$44.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-450-4 -
Preventing Violence in Relationships
A Programme for Men Who Feel They Have a Problem with their Use of Controlling and Violent Behaviour
Gerry Heery
The Preventing Violence in Relationships programme has been developed by Gerry Heery through his independent work in this area. This book contains detailed outlines of the 26 sessions of the one year programme, offering a practical, structured way of working with controlling and abusive men, and examples of sessions from the programme. Learn More2000, Paperback / softback, 11.69in x 8.31in / 297mm x 211mm, 240pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-816-82000, Ebook, PDF, 240pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-265-2 -
Children in Secure Accommodation
A Gendered Exploration of Locked Institutional Care for Children in Trouble
Teresa O'Neill
The author explores the circumstances and experiences of children in secure accommodation through an examination of their own stories and through the accounts of their social workers and the staff working at the secure units. From these narratives she draws conclusions on the meaning of being in a secure unit. Learn More2001, 320pp -
Reparation and Victim-focused Social Work
Edited by Brian Williams
The contributors to this book bring together research material from the wide range of disciplines involved and present an overview of the information needed for effective practice. They examine the practicalities of reparation orders, family group conferencing, restorative cautioning schemes and the workings of youth offending teams. Learn More2001, 208pp -
Imprisoned Fathers and their Children
Gwyneth Boswell and Peter Wedge
More than 125,000 children in the UK alone are 'sentenced' to separation from their imprisoned parents. This book draws on extensive research and experience to examine the effect this kind of separation can have on the emotional development of a child and on family relationships. They make suggestions for work with prisoners and families. Learn More2001, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.06in / 232mm x 154mm, 176pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-972-12001, Ebook, PDF, 176pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-303-1
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