Social Work

In the past, the relocation of a parent or child in custody cases was rarely a problem for divorced families—there was little conflict and little need for court intervention. But with the growth of shared custody, more fathers involved in parenting after divorce, and an increase in litigation betwee..

In the past, the relocation of a parent or child in custody cases was rarely a problem for divorced families—there was little conflict and little need for court intervention. But with the growth of shared custody, more fathers involved in parenting after divorce, and an increase in litigation betwee..

This text provides a sustained examination of the 'modernisation' of this area of social care. It analyses some of the key themes introduced by the administrations of John Major and Tony Blair and provides a critical exploration of contemporary policy initiatives and issues...

Research on Social Work and Disasters shows readers significant ways in which the social work profession can become involved in prevention, mitigation, and preparedness activities to reduce the impact of disasters worldwide. Chapters illustrate a variety of types of disasters, theoretical approaches..

Research on Social Work and Disasters shows readers significant ways in which the social work profession can become involved in prevention, mitigation, and preparedness activities to reduce the impact of disasters worldwide. Chapters illustrate a variety of types of disasters, theoretical approaches..

Based on the latest research and reflecting the national drive towards evidence-based standards, this book offers a model which can be readily applied to training, assessment of standards, inspections, and research and development...

Practice, policy and management issues involved in assessing and treating sexual offenders against children. Written by a multi-disciplinary group of leading practitioners. Invaluable...

Social Action in Group Work provides a useful overview of the history, philosophy, theory, and practice of social group work and action in the promotion of societal change. It shows practitioners how to use their skills effectively to achieve social change. This helpful book incorporates ideas devel..

Argues that meeting the needs of children requires a rediscovery and modernization of the social action and community development traditions of social work and aims to help those working in this field find a new, more positive sense of direction..

Africa has a long experience with reducing poverty and vulnerability. In the contemporary period, social development and social work are at the forefront of dealing with abject poverty and some of the world’s most difficult problems. This book brings research in Africa to the forefront so that those..

This book features research and case studies of social justice group work in community and school settings, guidelines for training and supervision, and recommendations for future social justice group work._x000D_ This book was published as a special issue of the Journal for Specialists in Group Wor..

This book looks at the role of social policy, particularly social security, in addressing the ongoing challenge of poverty in East Asia despite the region’s spectacular experience of economic growth in decent decades...