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 child and family work, including changes in professional 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.
CONTENTS: Acknowledgements. Preface to the third edition. Preface to the second edition. Introduction. How to Use this Book. Part 1. Developing Basic Knowledge and Skills. Unit 1. Children and Childhood. Unit 2. The Family. Unit 3. Parenting. Unit 4. Supporting. Unit 5. Looking After. Unit 6. Child Abuse. Part 2. Developing Specialist Knowledge and Skills. Unit 7. Assessing. Unit 8. Planning. Unit 9. Child Protection. Unit 10. Court Craft. References. Index
Praise for the Second Edition:'A stimulating combination of information and activities. Practice assessors and teachers will also find much they could employ with students on placement to stimulate discussion in supervision and generate practice evidence... Similarly, courses in allied professions could utilize much of the material, as could trainers in social work and related organizations, where many of the activities would form the basis of productive staff development sessions.'- Child Abuse Review'Social Work with Children and Families can claim to be a strong candidate for inclusion on any social work degree reading list. Students will value the attractive presentation of the book and exceptionally clear and accessible prose. Tutors are likely to be impressed by the apparently effortless way in which its authors integrate legal principles, policy expectations, key research findings and core theoretical concepts as they guide the reader through the various contexts of practice and the social work roles and tasks demanded in each case.'- British Journal of Social Work'I found the book very clear and easy to read and follow, and will definitely be recommending it to social work students. The book has a wealth of material to use with students at different stages, either individually or in groups. It is thorough, well laid out and with thought-provoking exercises.'- RostrumIt offers a great range of top tips and practical guidance.'- NE Wales InstitutePraise for the Third Edition:'This is a much welcome 3rd edition of a 'classic' text on social work with children and families. The authors candidly speak directly to the reader social work trainee or practitioner and give a powerful message of gently but steadily challenging assumptions and encouraging reflection on practice. The shift of focus towards the skills of practice in working with children and families comes at an ideal time within the context of current national changes and challenges in social work as a profession in general, and in the area of working with children and families in particular. Additionally, it makes for text that is undeniably able to claim international relevance for social work trainees and practitioners.'-- Dr Gabriela Misca, Director of Postgraduate Studies in Social Work, Keele University, UK
