Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Includes the information regarding effective techniques for social workers. Containing scientifically validated interventions, this two volume handbook covers the major psychological and social problems commonly encountered in social work practice.
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Publisher: Learning Matters Ltd
The new honours degree level qualification for social work practice emphasises the centrality of practice learning, and the Department of Health requirements for the degree state clearly that all students must undertake at least 200 days in direct practice learning during their programme of study.Practice learning often raises great anxieties for students, […]
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Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
This practical guide is designed for anyone working with children, adolescents and their families. Including chapters on current methodology in reducing delinquency, families in relation to delinquency and advances in working with delinquents, the guide offers an insight into this complex area.
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Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Presents a comprehensive summary of the theory, knowledge, research and evidence relating to practice learning in social care. Divided into five sections, this book focuses on knowledge-based practice with emphasis on improving outcomes. It is intended for students, practitioners and teachers in social work.
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Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Provides students and practitioners with an introduction to, and critical analysis of, the issues involved in child protection work. This book covers topics such as: the consequences for children of abuse and neglect; the reasons why some adults abuse and neglect children; the personal challenges involved in doing child protection work; and […]
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Publisher: Russell House Publishing Ltd
Designed with S/NVQ4 and foundation degrees in social care in mind, this book helps in getting a knowledge base and developing an understanding of what is involved in the complex world of social care. It covers: learning from experience; the value base of social care; working in partnership; understanding assessment; planning […]
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Publisher: University Presses of California, Columbia and Pri
Tracking the distribution of disease and pinpointing relevant risk factors, this book reveals how social problems are intrinsically linked to the health of populations. This book shows how the growing field of social epidemiology is both practical and activist. It draws on empirical findings to conduct policymaking research.
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Publisher: Learning Matters Ltd
Based around the government White Paper, Valuing People (2001), this title outlines the progress made towards achieving the paper's aims and helps students to work towards assessing the needs and circumstances of people with learning difficulties. It is a part of the Transforming Social Work series.
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Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Written in consultation with experts, clinicians and practitioners as well as adoptive children, families and birth relatives, this book gives guidance on making evidence-based assessments and planning successful adoption support. It is useful for students, social workers and managers involved with the adoption process.
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Publisher: Age Concern Books
Offers detailed advice on planning and doing successful reminiscence work with people of all ages, individually or in groups, in residential or community settings. This handbook helps readers to develop the attitudes, knowledge, understanding and skills needed to encourage people to value themselves by valuing their pasts.
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