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Social work and evidence-based practice
- Editor:
- SMITH David
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 189p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Evidence-based practice, what it might mean, how it can be achieved, whether it should be aspired to – is the subject of much debate and argument in social work. Covering areas of social work practice that are well established and those in which evidence is just beginning to become available, the authors address issues such as: what is to count as evidence, and who decides this?; if relevant evidence is agreed on, how should it be used in practice?; how can the thing that made the difference be identified?; should success be measured as the result of the theory employed by the worker, or because the worker is skilled, conscientious and effective?; how predictable, controlled and orderly can social work become?. Exploring these issues within a range of contexts – from child abuse and domestic violence to looked after children and disability, the authors demonstrate why evidence-based practice is important, but also why it is important to think clearly and carefully about its implications for the social work profession and the users of social work services.
Valued or forgotten: independent visitors and disabled young people
- Author:
- KNIGHT Abigail
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 76p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
All local authorities are required, under the Children Act 1989, to appoint independent visitors for children and young people who are looked after by the local authority and have little or no contact with their parents. Looks at independent visitor schemes for disabled young people, giving examples of good practice and examining issues or problems which have been experienced. Features the views of young people themselves, giving examples of how independent visitors have affected their lives. Makes a number of recommendations to local authorities and voluntary agencies involved in setting up and running independent visitor schemes, detailing how these services can be developed.
I'll go first: the planning and review toolkit for use with children with disabilities
- Author:
- KIRKBRIDE Lucy
- Publisher:
- Children's Society
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 83p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This pack aims to provide social workers, teachers and other professionals with the means to enable children with disabilities to communicate their views. It contains a variety of wipe-clean boards, with illustrations and simple sentences, on which those views are recorded using stickers and pens. The boards are photocopied to provide a permanent record. The pack is designed for use with children in short term foster care, family-based short term care, in a residential children's centre or with a statement of special educational needs. Detailed advice on using the materials in different situations is supplied.