The strengths approach in practice: how it changes lives

Authors:
BELLINGER Avril, FORD Deirdre
Publisher:
Policy Press
Publication year:
2022
Pagination:
258
Place of publication:
Bristol

This book uses the case study of a unique non-governmental organisation in the United Kingdom that combines student placements with support for refugees to illustrate what it really means to adopt a strengths approach in practice, including in a global emergency. Chapters include the strengths approach to human need, law and policy, funding, organisational development, management and governance as well as immigration law, student learning and research. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
strengths-based approach, asset based approach, nonprofit organisations, refugees, practice placement, community development;
Content type:
practice guidance
Location(s):
United Kingdom
ISBN online:
9781447359692

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