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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 -
Learning and Teaching in Social Work
Towards Reflective Practice
Edited by Margaret Yelloly and Mary Henkel
This book addresses contemporary themes in the professional education of social workers. The contributors raise important questions about the nature and purpose of professional social work practice in a modern, changing and complex society. Learn More1994, 240pp -
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 -
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 -
Past Trauma in Late Life
European Perspectives on Therapeutic Work with Older People
Linda Hunt, Mary Marshall and Cherry Rowlings
In the professional and practice literature on working with older people, little attention has been given to the potential impact of trauma experienced in childhood and early adult life. This book looks at the effect of trauma on behaviour, which is often mistakenly viewed as part of the pathology of old age. Learn More1997, Paperback / softback, 9.17in x 6.18in / 233mm x 157mm, 224pp, $47.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-446-7 -
The Working of Social Work
Edited by Juliet Cheetham and Mansoor A. F. Kazi
Those who practise, manage and pay for social work have increasingly to provide evidence of its quality and effectiveness. This book presents recent research of direct relevance to key issues in social work policy and practice and promotes the understanding and use of research methods appropriate for both academic, and practitioner based research. Learn More1998, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 5.98in / 229mm x 152mm, 240pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-498-6 -
Addictions and Problem Drug Use
Issues in Behaviour, Policy and Practice
Edited by Michael Bloor and Fiona Wood
This volume reviews recent research into the nature and effects of addiction and considers the usefulness of policies which aim to prevent it. The contributors focus on topics such as smoking, alcoholism, gambling and injecting drug use, examining treatment and the effectiveness of prevention and intervention programmes. Learn More1998, 224pp -
Practice Teaching - Changing Social Work
Edited by Hilary Lawson
In this authoritative book, practitioners and academics discuss and explore the complex issues that arise in practice teaching. The challenges related to the organisational context of social work, the role of the practice teacher as the pivot between theory and practice and the need to ensure the development of a sound value base are all explored. Learn More1998, 240pp -
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, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-450-4
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