Introduction to social work with disabled people. Includes chapters on: old and new directions in social work with disability; thinking about disability; the causes of impairment and the creation of disability; disability in the family; living with disabilities; the legal and social context of disability; and some professional and organisational aspects of social work with disabled people
Introduction to social work with disabled people. Includes chapters on: old and new directions in social work with disability; thinking about disability; the causes of impairment and the creation of disability; disability in the family; living with disabilities; the legal and social context of disability; and some professional and organisational aspects of social work with disabled people
Subject terms:
law, intervention, learning disabilities, models, physical disabilities, social care provision, social work methods, social work theories, families;
Presents theoretical and practical insights into the way society intervenes in the lives of disabled people. Also considers how resources could be used in ways that are more helpful and supportive, and ways in which services could be improved.
Presents theoretical and practical insights into the way society intervenes in the lives of disabled people. Also considers how resources could be used in ways that are more helpful and supportive, and ways in which services could be improved.
Subject terms:
law, intervention, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, rights, social care provision, visual impairment, counselling, deafness, equal opportunities;
Provides a practical account of clinical signs, differential diagnosis and management of child abuse and neglect. Gives a historical perspective and goes on to look at: failure to thrive; physical abuse; burns and scalds; neglect; emotional maltreatment; sexual abuse; fetal problems; poisoning, suffocation and Munchausen syndrome by proxy; other forms of child abuse; the management of child abuse; psychological intervention and treatment; legal aspects; and fatal child abuse.
Provides a practical account of clinical signs, differential diagnosis and management of child abuse and neglect. Gives a historical perspective and goes on to look at: failure to thrive; physical abuse; burns and scalds; neglect; emotional maltreatment; sexual abuse; fetal problems; poisoning, suffocation and Munchausen syndrome by proxy; other forms of child abuse; the management of child abuse; psychological intervention and treatment; legal aspects; and fatal child abuse.
Subject terms:
law, intervention, learning disabilities, looked after children, management, parents, physical disabilities, psychotherapy, child abuse, child neglect, child sexual abuse, children, emotional abuse, fabricated or induced illness;
Practical, evidence based text, divided into three sections: understanding, managing, and intervention and training issues in child protection. This edition contains new material on: institutional abuse; gender issues; policy guidance for assessment and working together; training for professionals in child protection; and developments in legislation. The text aims to cover both policy and practice, and contains specialist chapters for different professionals.
Practical, evidence based text, divided into three sections: understanding, managing, and intervention and training issues in child protection. This edition contains new material on: institutional abuse; gender issues; policy guidance for assessment and working together; training for professionals in child protection; and developments in legislation. The text aims to cover both policy and practice, and contains specialist chapters for different professionals.
Subject terms:
law, intervention, physical disabilities, play therapy, prevention, survivors, training, assessment, case conferences, child abuse, child protection, child sexual abuse, children, Childrens Guardians, criminal justice, group therapy, groupwork;
Practical, evidence based text, divided into three sections: understanding, managing, and intervention and training issues in child protection. This edition contains new material on: institutional abuse; gender issues; policy guidance for assessment and working together; training for professionals in child protection; and developments in legislation. The text aims to cover both policy and practice, and contains specialist chapters for different professionals.
Practical, evidence based text, divided into three sections: understanding, managing, and intervention and training issues in child protection. This edition contains new material on: institutional abuse; gender issues; policy guidance for assessment and working together; training for professionals in child protection; and developments in legislation. The text aims to cover both policy and practice, and contains specialist chapters for different professionals.
Subject terms:
law, intervention, physical disabilities, play therapy, prevention, survivors, training, training materials, assessment, case conferences, child abuse, child protection, child sexual abuse, children, Childrens Guardians, criminal justice, group therapy, groupwork;
Offers a practical, research-based account of the current principal developments in child protection practice. In 4 key sections: understanding child abuse; managing the process of child protection; intervention; and training and new directions for research and practice. Includes chapters on: play therapy; preventing abuse; helping adult survivors of child sexual abuse; the work of the guardian ad litem; and child protection and the criminal justice system.
Offers a practical, research-based account of the current principal developments in child protection practice. In 4 key sections: understanding child abuse; managing the process of child protection; intervention; and training and new directions for research and practice. Includes chapters on: play therapy; preventing abuse; helping adult survivors of child sexual abuse; the work of the guardian ad litem; and child protection and the criminal justice system.
Subject terms:
law, intervention, physical disabilities, play therapy, prevention, survivors, training, training materials, adults, assessment, case conferences, child abuse, child protection, child sexual abuse, children, Childrens Guardians, criminal justice, group therapy, groupwork;