Social Work in Practice
Series editors: Viviene Cree and Steve Myers
Consultant editor: Jo Campling
“This new series combines all the elements needed for a sound basis in 21st-century UK social work. Readers will gain a leading edge on the critical features of contemporary practice. It provides thoughtful and challenging reading for all, whether beginning students or experienced practitioners.” Professor Jan Fook, University of Southampton
This important series sets new standards in introducing social workers to the ideas, values and knowledge base necessary for professional practice. Written by leading authors in their fields, these core texts are designed for students undertaking professional training at all levels, as well as fulfilling the needs of qualified staff seeking to update their skills.
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Residential child care in practice
Making a differenceThis highly practical book, written by experienced practitioners and academics, is a core text about the practice of residential childcare, where workers and children share a common lifespace.
More infoPaperback price: £15.19 Usual price: £18.99
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Residential child care in practice
Making a differenceThis highly practical book, written by experienced practitioners and academics, is a core text about the practice of residential childcare, where workers and children share a common lifespace.
More infoHardback price: £52.00 Usual price: £65.00
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Social work in the community
Making a differenceSocial work in the community is a textbook offering practice guidance to students, practice assessors and practitioners on how social work practice takes place in the community within a political, theoretical, methodological and ethical framework.
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Social work in the community
Making a differenceSocial work in the community is a textbook offering practice guidance to students, practice assessors and practitioners on how social work practice takes place in the community within a political, theoretical, methodological and ethical framework.
More infoHardback price: £52.00 Usual price: £65.00
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Supporting people with alcohol and drug problems
Making a differenceSupporting people with alcohol and drug problems addresses the gap in social work education by providing a combination of research evidence, policy frameworks and practical hints and tips for good social work practice for all those in children's and adults' social work and social care settings who are working with people who use alcohol or other drugs.
More infoPaperback price: £15.99 Usual price: £19.99
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Supporting people with alcohol and drug problems
Making a differenceSupporting people with alcohol and drug problems addresses the gap in social work education by providing a combination of research evidence, policy frameworks and practical hints and tips for good social work practice for all those in children's and adults' social work and social care settings who are working with people who use alcohol or other drugs.
More infoHardback price: £52.00 Usual price: £65.00
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Social work and lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people
Making a differenceThis important textbook examines how practitioners and student social workers can provide appropriate care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people across the lifespan (including work with children and families and older people) and considers key challenges in social work practice.
More infoPaperback price: £15.19 Usual price: £18.99
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Social work and lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people
Making a differenceThis important textbook examines how practitioners and student social workers can provide appropriate care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people across the lifespan (including work with children and families and older people) and considers key challenges in social work practice.
More infoHardback price: £52.00 Usual price: £65.00
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Communicating with children and young people
Making a differenceThis timely book prepares social workers and other practitioners for the challenge of engaging directly with children and young people in order to make a difference to their lives.
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Communicating with children and young people
Making a differenceThis timely book prepares social workers and other practitioners for the challenge of engaging directly with children and young people in order to make a difference to their lives.
More infoHardback price: £48.00 Usual price: £60.00
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Religion, belief and social work
Making a differenceThis book examines how religion and related beliefs have varied impacts on the needs and perceptions of practitioners, service users, and the support networks available to them.
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Radical social work in practice
Making a differenceThis much-needed textbook provides a fresh understanding of the radical tradition and shows how it can be developed in contemporary social work.
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Youth justice in practice
Making a differenceThis book examines youth justice in a UK and international context, highlighting the challenge facing all jurisdictions in balancing welfare and justice. It explores the impact of political ideas and influences on the structural and practical challenges of delivering youth justice.
More infoPaperback price: £13.59 Usual price: £16.99
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Youth justice in practice
Making a differenceThis book examines youth justice in a UK and international context, highlighting the challenge facing all jurisdictions in balancing welfare and justice. It explores the impact of political ideas and influences on the structural and practical challenges of delivering youth justice.
More infoHardback price: £44.00 Usual price: £55.00
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Social work
Making a differenceThis book explores what social work is. Structured around the framework of the National Occupational Standards for social work - and using terminology and concepts contained within them - the book examines how social work can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities, and argues that to really make a difference it is necessary to think outside the box.
More infoPaperback price: £13.59 Usual price: £16.99
