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Working with Children in Need
Studies in Complexity and Challenge
Edited by Eric Sainsbury
This book illustrates how social workers approach their work, the responses they receive, the children's and parents' experiences and reactions, and the stresses involved for all parties. It illustrates the skills needed in direct work with young children and in assessing the nature, outcomes and unmet needs within abusive situations. Learn More1994, 250pp -
The Construction of Racial Identity in Children of Mixed Parentage
Mixed Metaphors
Ilan Katz
This book is a major contribution to the literature on race, identity and child development, and offers a radically new way of looking at some of these issues. Based on intensive research on interracial families, the book reviews the previous literature relating to racial identity development, and shows it to be based on flawed assumptions. Learn More1996, 224pp -
Family Support
Direction from Diversity
Edited by John Canavan, Pat Dolan and John Pinkerton
The contributors to this topical volume explore the role of family support in promoting the welfare of children and their families. The book integrates concepts and experiences from an international perspective, different levels of analysis (society, community and family) and different loci of intervention. Learn More2000, 240pp -
Child Welfare Policy and Practice
Issues and Lessons Emerging from Current Research
Edited by Dorota Iwaniec and Malcolm Hill
This book explores the implications of recent research for all those concerned with child welfare and social work. It addresses the present concerns as expressed by Government bodies and central Government enquiries regarding the services and policies relating to children in need of care and attention. Learn More2000, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.10in / 230mm x 155mm, 304pp, CA$44.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-812-0 -
Approaches to Needs Assessment in Children's Services
Edited by Harriet Ward and Wendy Rose
Examining the assessment of need in children's services this book addresses the full spectrum of practice, policy and research developments in the field. The contributors show how needs assessment in children's services can be used to tackle problems such as low achievement, and social exclusion at both individual and strategic levels. Learn More2001, 352pp -
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 -
Parental Substance Misuse and Child Welfare
Brynna Kroll and Andy Taylor
Focusing on the needs of children of substance misusing parents and the dilemmas faced by professionals working with them, this comprehensive book brings together for the first time theoretical and practice issues for all those involved with the crossover between responses to drug and alcohol problems and child welfare. Learn More2001, Paperback / softback, 9.17in x 6.14in / 233mm x 156mm, 352pp, CA$44.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-791-82001, Ebook, PDF, 352pp, CA$44.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-290-4 -
Engaging with Fathers
Practice Issues for Health and Social Care
Brigid Daniel and Julie Taylor
Engaging with Fathers is written for the busy professional and avoids jargon. Each chapter contains summaries of the main points, examples of research, exercises, key issues to consider and suggestions for further reading. While developing practice with fathers, it remains firmly focused on what is best for children. Learn More2001, 256pp -
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 -
Parenting in Poor Environments
Stress, Support and Coping
Deborah Ghate and Neal Hazel
With a unique focus on the effects of poverty on parenting in Britain, this book explores what professionals and policy makers can do to support families living in poverty. The authors examine community-level poverty and its relationship to family and individual problems such as low income, poor mental health and child behavioural difficulties. Learn More2002, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.06in / 232mm x 154mm, 320pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-069-02002, Ebook, PDF, 320pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-348-2