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Addressing negative attitudes, developing knowledge: the design and evaluation of a bespoke substance misuse module
- Authors:
- HARLING Martyn, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 32(3), 2016/17, pp.137-149.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Recent calls for the inclusion of substance misuse into social work curricula appear to have been met with a piecemeal and rather sporadic approach from many Higher Education establishments. This research set out to determine if a bespoke module, delivered to a group of social work students (n=57), might influence their attitudes and values towards substance misuse and working with substance misusers. A mixed methods approach was used, employing an attitudinal Likert scale and a series of semi-structured interviews (n=10). Analysis of the quantitative data indicated that there was no significant change in the students’ established attitudes over the course of the module, but there was a substantial increase in the number of students (35%) who agreed with the Likert statement ‘working with drug users is a rewarding role’. The qualitative element of the research suggested that students felt more prepared for working with substance misusers and had increased their level of substance misuse knowledge since starting training. Whilst it is prudent to remain cautious when reporting the findings of a small scale research study, the results of the study support the effectiveness of the bespoke module in preparing the students to work with substance users/misusers (Edited publisher abstract)
The death of reflective supervision? An exploration of the role of reflection within supervision in a Local Authority Youth Offending Service
- Author:
- TAYLOR Rhian
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 31(2), 2014/15, pp.93-104.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Reflection within supervision has been identified as key to effective social work practice (Munro, 2011). However, despite the tradition of supervision being strongly embedded in youth justice practice, other imperatives, such as audit monitoring and the focus on inspection readiness, have impacted on the content of supervision and the degree of reflection which occurs. This article reports research that examined the experience of practitioners within a Local Authority Youth Offending Service, exploring the content and level of reflection within their supervision. The research found that whilst supervision is well embedded within the organisation, the content of supervision for practitioners largely focuses on the management function (Morrison, 2005). Whilst many participants thought that their supervision involved some reflection on further analysis, using Ruch’s (2005) levels of reflection model, much of the perceived reflection occurred at the ‘technical’ and ‘practical’ level rather than the ‘process’ or ‘critical’ level. The article explores the implications of the findings and the response of the author’s employing organisation to this research. (Publisher abstract)
I'll (not) see you in court: family dispute resolution in North Wales
- Authors:
- WARREN Emily, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 26(3), 2008, pp.143-155.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
This paper draws on a qualitative evaluation of the CAFCASS Cymru's Family Dispute Resolution Pilot Programme (FDRP) in North Wales. The FDRP was developed as a child centred intervention aimed at resolving disputes involving children, without recourse to courts. The evaluation comprised postal questionnaires for parents and qualitative interviews with a sample of parents, children and professionals engaging with the programme. Overall, both professionals and families were very positive about the programme. However, some parents also found it a) difficult to relinquish their attachment to personal grievances with the other parent and b) less empowerment. While the programme was founded on the principle of agreement, for many of the interviewees issues of enforcement were important. Both professionals and parents highlighted issues which have resource implications for an already resource heavy service.
Older African Caribbean women: the influence of migration on experiences of health and well-being in later life
- Authors:
- WRAY Sharon, BARTHOLOMEW Michelle L
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 24(2), 2006, pp.103-119.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
In 1995, the launch of the world Health Organisation (WHO) programme on ageing and health sought to promote a proactive and positive approach to health in later life. In this key components included; life course issues, health promotion, cultural diversity, gender, intergenerational relationships, and ethics. Similarly, the National Service Framework for Older People (NSFOP) focuses on the promotion of activity, independence, and choice, as key components of health and well-being in later life. This paper considers the extent to which these underlying themes, about what it means to age successfully and healthily, resonate with experiences of older African Caribbean women in the United Kingdom. Drawing on qualitative research, the paper highlights the impact of migration and ethnic and cultural diversity, across the life course, on the health and well-being of older African Caribbean women.
GP views about a home from hospital service
- Authors:
- DEMPSTER Martin, DONNELLY Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 19(2), 2001, pp.37-38.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Reports the results of an postal questionnaire of the views of 30 General Practitioners about a model of out of hospital care, the home from hospital service, which provides social care and rehabilitation for patients in their own home. GP's reported that the home from hospital service did not increase their workload. Suggests that the home from hospital model of care should be given more attention in terms of research evaluation and service development.
The Care Programme Approach - the service user's view
- Author:
- BROWN Zizko
- Journal article citation:
- Social Services Research, 4, 1998, pp.55-66.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
The involvement of users in their care programmes is a key feature of the Care Programme Approach (CPA). In the course of their work, a local Community Health Council (CHC) discovered, that users did not seem aware that they had (or should have) a care programme. The CHC decided to investigate the CPA with particular emphasis on rehabilitation and reintegration of people with mental health problems into society. The focus of this study was to discover how aware service users were of CPA and what their involvement was. The study also sought the views of mental health services managers about CPA. Managers were asked to give their opinion of whether users were aware of and involved in CPA.
Primary care groups and partnerships with social services departments: the perspective of general practitioners
- Authors:
- KHAN Parves, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Services Research, 3, 1998, pp.19-28.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Drawing on empirical work undertaken by the authors, this article assesses the potential of the primary care group as a collaborative mechanism by examining the attitudes of grassroots GPs towards working with social service authorities.
Social workers' perceptions of 'racial' difference
- Author:
- BANKS N.J.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Services Research, 1, 1997, pp.26-32.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Considers an action research approach which aims to investigate the beliefs and opinions of practitioners towards 'race' and 'racial difference'. Aims to provide social workers and their employers with information about practitioner perceptions and how these may influence service delivery to clients.
Some key policy issues and debates in relation to services for older people
- Author:
- TINKER Anthea
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 14(2), 1997, pp.1-3.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Over the next 20 years, projections suggest that the percentage of over 65 years olds in the population will not increase significantly, but in the 20 years after that much greater increases are predicted. Against this backdrop, a range of current and anticipated policy and practice issues are explored.
An investigation into the appropriate means of assuring quality in the delivery of social work services
- Authors:
- SAPEY Bob, PASHLEY Glenys
- Journal article citation:
- Social Services Research, 1, 1996, pp.15-23.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
The aim of the project was to find ways of assuring the quality of social work services in Somerset SSD. To this end the authors were concerned with exploring how the process and outcomes of social work might be evaluated in a manner that was consistent with a professional activity. Details the results of the investigation and from its conclusions offers recommendations for the future.