Social Work with Children and Families : Getting into Practice

Butler, Professor Ian, Hickman, Caroline

ISBN 10: 1843105985 / ISBN 13: 9781843105985

Editore: Kingsley Publishers, Jessica, 2011

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo 15578103-75

Riassunto:

This key text covers the knowledge and skills that social workers need to get into practice with children and families. The book covers core components of child and family work such as building effective relationships, assessment, child protection practice and working with the law. Clear and accessible, this practical book features case studies, questions and exercises throughout. This third edition covers the very latest developments in children and family work, including changes in professional in practice that emphasise the importance of understanding child development and observation skills. "Social Work with Children and Families" is an indispensable text for social workers, allied health professionals, psychologists and students of social work and child care.

Informazioni sull'autore: Ian Butler is Professor of Social Work at Bath University and is currently a Special Advisor to the First Minister of the Welsh Assembly Government. He has published widely in the area of childcare practice and public policy, and is the co-author of Divorcing Children: Children's Experience of Their Parents' Divorce, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. He is a member of the Academy of Social Sciences. Caroline Hickman has a background in Social Work and Psychotherapy. She has most recently held teaching and academic posts at the University of East London and University of Plymouth and has worked in private practice as a Psychotherapist with children and adults for the last 18 years. She is currently based at the University of Bath where her particular interests are in child observation and the participation of children and young carers in social work education.

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Titolo: Social Work with Children and Families : ...
Casa editrice: Kingsley Publishers, Jessica
Data di pubblicazione: 2011
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: Very Good
Edizione: terza edizione