This book of personal narratives about group work practice and education, encompasses acceptance and respect for various dimensions of difference. It was originally published as a special issue of the Social Work with Groups journal.
Most analysis of the public policy crisis of CSA focusses on perpetrators, the detection of their actions and the prevention of further criminality. T..
Trauma, trauma-related disorders, substance use, and addictive disorders often co-occur, and frequently play a role in the problems and issues that so..
Residential care is under a national spotlight. This handbook addresses the particular problems experienced by residential staff and offers real examp..
Working with Vulnerable Adults provides an understanding of current practice in social and health care, examining abuse of vulnerable adults and the w..
Peter Marsh and Mark Doel's new book is a radical departure from traditional literature on social work methods. The main reference point is the voice ..
Working with older people has become an increasingly important part of social work education and practice. Whether studying community care, adult serv..
This introductory text for social workers provides a knowledge base about human development from conception to death and is packed with real-life case..
All social work students study theory and undertake practice placements. Integrating the two – so that each informs the other – is both essential and ..
Working more Creatively with Groups presents the basic knowledge for setting up and working with a group. It looks at how to plan and lead a group suc..
Placements can be one of the most exciting parts of your social work training but also one of the most daunting. This guidebook uses case studies and ..
Faith-based organizations continue to play a significant role in the provision of social work services in many countries. This text explores their var..
Social work practice in the twenty-first century is continually changing. Contemporary practitioners work in complex areas and have do so quickly and ..