An increasing number of social workers need to develop evidence based practice and skills in supporting lesbians and gay men. This book provides them with the necessary background and context, along with an overview of some of the key challenges and concerns in the lives of these groups. The authors suggest that, despite positive changes in legislation, social work can still fail to meet the needs of lesbians and gay men, and this remains a marginalised area in practice, research and teaching. They propose ideas for social work practice that are both inclusive in assessment and in the provision of services. Knowledge and practice are linked and the book is structured in such a way that theories relevant to social work practices with lesbians and gay men are covered before specific areas of practice are addressed. Readers are encouraged to adopt a reflective critical approach to their work. Key topics include: the historical, legal, policy and theoretical context; values and ethics; anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice; religion; family and kinship; relationship-based social work; work with adults, children and families; work with adults with learning or physical disabilities; and social work and mental health.
An increasing number of social workers need to develop evidence based practice and skills in supporting lesbians and gay men. This book provides them with the necessary background and context, along with an overview of some of the key challenges and concerns in the lives of these groups. The authors suggest that, despite positive changes in legislation, social work can still fail to meet the needs of lesbians and gay men, and this remains a marginalised area in practice, research and teaching. They propose ideas for social work practice that are both inclusive in assessment and in the provision of services. Knowledge and practice are linked and the book is structured in such a way that theories relevant to social work practices with lesbians and gay men are covered before specific areas of practice are addressed. Readers are encouraged to adopt a reflective critical approach to their work. Key topics include: the historical, legal, policy and theoretical context; values and ethics; anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice; religion; family and kinship; relationship-based social work; work with adults, children and families; work with adults with learning or physical disabilities; and social work and mental health.
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interpersonal relationships, learning disabilities, lesbians, mental health problems, physical disabilities, professional conduct, social care provision, anti-discriminatory practice, anti-oppressive practice, families, gay men;