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

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Format Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10 0857027301
ISBN-13 9780857027306
Publisher Sage Publications Ltd
Imprint Sage Publications Ltd
Country of Manufacture GB
Country of Publication GB
Publication Date Feb 21st, 2012
Print length 224 Pages
Weight 394 grams
Dimensions 24.10 x 17.10 x 1.30 cms
Product Classification: Child welfareSocial work
Ksh 7,550.00
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Covering a core topic on the curriculum, this book provides students with the key knowledge and skills that they need for practice and is fully up-to-date, incorporating the findings of the Munro Report (2011).
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 yourself

Reflective 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.


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