Social work Books

Book SynopsisRather than being seen simply as social policy implementors, in recent decades there has been recognition of the unique insights that social workers can bring to policy formulation. This book offers a theoretical framework for understanding why social workers engage in policy, and the implications for research, education and practice.Trade Review“Social workers have always been engaged in social policies – of all types, at many levels, in different arenas, using a range of professional strategies. Now we have a thoughtful book with compelling examples and insights. The authors are international leaders on this topic. This book should become a standard text.” Michael Sherraden, Washington UniversityTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. On the social work–social policy interface 3. The environments 4. Opportunity 5. Facilitation 6. Motivation 7. Explaining the policy engagement of social workers and beyond

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Book SynopsisThis highly accessible book presents a new approach to treating men who use violence against their partners and/or children. The Fathers for Change (F4C) program has a unique focus on fostering fathers' accountability and reflective functioning, and repairing fatherâchild relationships. Grounded in theory and research, it addresses a key need for parents who want to stay together or coparent successfully in the aftermath of violence, while prioritizing all family members' safety. Clinicians learn how to implement each component of F4C, from assessment to individual-focused work to coparent and family sessions, if appropriate. Illustrative case vignettes are featured throughout. An appendix provides 32 reproducible forms, worksheets, and handouts that can be downloaded (many in a fillable format) and printed as needed.Trade Review"The book includes a detailed description of the F4C program, helpful examples of therapist–client dialogue, and multiple case studies. It provides a roadmap of the knowledge, skills, and strategies that mental health service providers need for critical conversations with fathers who have used violence in their families."--Katreena Scott, PhD, CPsych, Professor and Academic Director, Center for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada "Stover presents a much-needed, encouraging clinical approach that contrasts with more stigmatizing traditional interventions. Using careful screening and continuous monitoring to exclude individuals who pose a continuing risk of violence, F4C offers tailored interventions for those men who demonstrate a strong desire to be nurturing, successful parents. The book walks clinicians through phases of intervention focused on taking responsibility, motivation for change, understanding children’s needs, empathy, emotion regulation, making amends, and positive father–child and coparent interactions. Rich case examples, sample scripts for introducing interventions, and client handouts make this an invaluable guide for graduate classes and internship training settings, as well as for experienced clinicians."--Norman B. Epstein, PhD, Department of Family Science (Emeritus), School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park "Stover provides clear, definitive guidance for working with fathers who have engaged in violent behavior and who seek to heal their relationships with their children. Complex concepts are made more approachable by helpful, varied case examples, as well as worksheets and homework prompts. In addition to describing core aspects of assessment and treatment, Stover provides a foundational review of the literature on family violence, long-term effects of child maltreatment, and the importance of fathers in children's lives. Thoughtful discussions of legal and safety concerns and aftercare considerations are included. This book presents an inclusive and sensitive approach to the important issue of healing following family violence."--Jill D. Stinson, PhD, Department of Psychology, East Tennessee State University "This well-written book comprehensively presents the F4C program, integrating research evidence with extensive, richly evocative clinical case studies and dozens of program tools and handouts. Stover effectively engages both scholars and practitioners in the field. She succinctly describes the history of interventions that address intimate partner abuse and family violence, and compellingly argues for the value of incorporating men’s identities and roles as fathers into these interventions."—Eric Mankowski, PhD, Department of Psychology, Portland State University-Table of ContentsForeword, Linda C. Mayes 1. Family Violence: Theories and Intervention Approaches for Men 2. Parenting by Men Who Have Caused Harm 3. Needs of Children Following Violence and Research on Fathers for Change 4. Theoretical Rationale for the Fathers for Change Intervention 5. Assessment for Case Selection and Treatment Planning 6. Phase 1: Engagement and Motivational Enhancement 7. Phase 2: Reflective Functioning and Skills Building 8. Phase 3: Coparenting Communication 9. Phase 4: Father–Child Restorative Parenting 10. Ending Treatment and Other Considerations Epilogue Appendix A. F4C Forms, Worksheets, and Handouts Appendix B. Suggested Readings and Resources References Index

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding how theory informs social work practice is an area that students can often find challenging. This book will help students understand how theory impacts and informs social work practice across a range of contexts and with different service user groups. It starts off by briefly setting the context, introducing students to the importance of social work theory and its development over the years, before moving on to look at different types of theory across 17 tightly structured chapters. These cover a range of psychological theories, sociological theories, ethics and moral philosophies, political theories and ideologies, and organisational theories.Table of ContentsIntroduction Introduction to Social Work Theory PART ONE – Psychological Theories Psychoanalysis, psychodynamics and social work practice: the conflicted ‘self’ Behaviourism and the science of control Cognitive psychology and social work Humanistic psychology Human growth and development PART TWO – Sociological Theories Social constructivism and social work General systems and ecological theories Feminism and Social Work Reflexivity PART THREE – Ethics and Moral Philosophies Deontology Utilitarianism Virtue Ethics Ethics of Care Radical Ethics PART FOUR – Political Theories and Ideology Radical Social Work Five Models of Disability Anti-Discriminatory Practice PART FIVE – Organisational Theories Classical and modern management theory Organisational culture Conclusion

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Book SynopsisExcel in Adult Care with the ideal companion for the Level 2 Diploma, published in association with City & Guilds and written by expert author, Maria Ferreiro Peteiro.-Enhance your portfolio with key advice and activities linked to assessment criteria, making it easier to demonstrate your knowledge and skills. -Manage the demands of your course with assessment criteria translated into simple, everyday language and practical guidance.-Understand what it means to reflect on practice with 'Reflect on it' activities, and guidance on how to write your own reflective accounts.-Learn the core values of care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment required as an Adult Care worker.-Summarise and check your understanding with 'Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours' tables at the end of each learning outcome.-Successfully apply Adult Care theory in the workplace, using real-world case studies to guide you.-Expand your learning with access to popular optional units available online.

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Book SynopsisProvides busy social work and health care practitioners with an accessible guide to adult safeguarding in the context of mental capacity and financial abuse. Drawing on evidence and contemporary examples from practice this book will help readers understand the new landscape of safeguarding adults since the implementation of the Care Act 2014 and the introduction of Adult Safeguarding Boards. There are chapters on the current political landscape of adult social work, specific issues and contexts that make people vulnerable (social isolation, mental capacity, dementia), and important methods of assessment and intervention. A range of pedagogical features are also used to aid learning and understanding including the use of case studies, reflection points, brief exercises and further reading.Table of ContentsThe new landscape of adult safeguarding Adult safeguarding and financial abuse from scams Developing understanding of the nature of scams and the role of trading standards Loneliness, well-being and scam involvement Dementia, safeguarding and scam involvement Mental capacity, safeguarding and considering best interests Developing an understanding of the National Trading Standards Scams Team Doorstep crime: Rogue trading and Distraction burglary Appendix The language of scammers

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Book SynopsisSafeguarding is a serious and complex area of social work, and demonstrating an understanding of important theory, law, policy and skills for practice is essential and it is vital that this understanding extends across the lifespan. This book brings together common safeguarding themes and knowledge across social work with children, young people and adults to help do just that.Table of ContentsChapter 1: The historical development of safeguarding and protection across the lifespan Chapter 2: The nature and prevalence of abuse across the lifespan Chapter 3: The policy and legal context for safeguarding practice Chapter 4: Safeguarding and the family Chapter 5: Safeguarding and communities Chapter 6: Safeguarding in residential settings Chapter 7: Skills for safeguarding and protection Chapter 8: Key themes for safeguarding practice: challenges and priorities

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Book SynopsisVictimology: The Essentials, Third Edition, concisely explores the effects of victimization in the United States and internationally, with an emphasis on vulnerable populations. Drawing from the most up-to-date research, this accessible, student-friendly text provides an overview of the field with a focus on the scope, causes, and responses to victimization today. Renowned author and researcher Leah E. Daigle expertly relays the history and development of the field of victimology, the extent to which people are victimized and why, and how the criminal justice system and other social services interact with victims and with each other. The highly anticipatedThird Editionfeatures contemporary issues such as cybervictimization, theneurobiology of trauma, thevictimization of LGBQT people, and much more.

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Book SynopsisResearch for Social Workers has built a strong reputation as an accessible guide to the key research methods and approaches used in the discipline. Ideal for beginners, the book outlines the importance of social work research, its guiding principles and explains how to choose a topic area, develop research questions together with describing the key steps in the research process. The authors outline the principles of sampling, systematic reviews and surveys and interviews, provide guidance on evaluation and statistical analysis and explain how research can influence policy and practice. This new edition includes:- an expanded discussion of rigour in qualitative research- more detailed analysis of systematic reviews - a new section on on-line surveys - enhanced examination of action research including recent examples of action research programsand- an expanded section on evidence-based practice.Featuring practical examples and end-of-chapter exercises and questions, and using non-technical language throughout, this is a vital reference tool for both students and practicing social workers.

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Book SynopsisA collection of graduate research by emerging Indigenous social work scholars Between its covers, Stitching Our Stories Together highlights the research of Indigenous graduate students from universities across Canada. Focusing on their own nations, communities, and individual realities, these academics demonstrate how Indigenous epistemologies can challenge settler ideas and myths around pan-Indigeneity. This collection is bookended with reflections from the scholars? thesis supervisors, who describe their philosophy of mentoring and supporting students through an Indigenous lens, and how their pedagogies embrace the significance of relationality in Indigenous worldviews. By celebrating the work of Indigenous researchers, Stitching Our Stories Together points toward a future where Indigenous ways of knowing and being take their rightful place in the halls of higher learning and beyond.

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Book SynopsisHelp children to stay on top of "big" feelings like anger, sadness and anxiety with this ingeniously easy-to-use therapy toolkit. Focusing on making therapy for children both purposeful and playful, the book provides 47 activities to transform your sessions using everyday materials and a variety of tried-and-tested therapy models.The authors deliver sage advice on how to work with children, adapting your approach for different age groups and judging how and when to involve parents and teachers. The handy reference table allows you to quickly fish out the perfect activity for the moment, according to the emotion the child is experiencing, or the therapeutic method needed. With its winning mix of creative resources and clinical expertise, all wrapped up in a simple and practical format, this is the ideal companion for both new and experienced therapists working with children aged 4-12.Trade ReviewThis should be a very helpful handbook for the child mental health field. -- Professor Margot Prior, Honorary Professor in the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of MelbourneThis text provides an excellent guide which will be useful for inexperienced and experienced therapists alike, based on clinical experience and practical, engaging methods. It promotes a thoughtful orientation to working with children and includes a broad range of creative activities for use with children and families. -- Professor Vicki Anderson, Head of Psychology at the Royal Children's Hospital, with 30+ years of clinical experiences working with children and their familiesThe great strength of this book lies in the organization, practical format and respectful presentation, which both newly-qualified and experienced clinicians can adapt to their therapeutic practice with children. -- Associate Professor Lesley Bretherton, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, AustraliaThis is an essential handbook for mental health professionals working collaboratively and respectfully with children and their families. It outlines playful therapeutic approaches to help children identify and communicate difficult feelings and to develop effective coping strategies. -- Dr Deborah Hutchins, Clinical Psychologist, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, AustraliaA wonderful book for both new and experienced practitioners across all disciplines. With a focus on family inclusive practice throughout ... the interventions are both creative and inspiring! An extremely valuable resource for anyone working therapeutically with children. -- Fran Craig, Mental Health Clinician, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service, Melbourne, AustraliaAt first I thought 'not another manual telling me what to do in my therapy room,' but even a superficial first read showed that this is really intended to give you fresh ideas and approaches that are skilfully thought out and have been put to the test. I would definitely recommend it to be placed on the bookshelf in the therapy room for those days when you need inspiration. -- Jo North, MBACP, psychotherapist for children, adults and families * Children and Young People, BACP *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Dr Lesley Bretherton. Preface. Part 1 - Therapeutic work with children and families. 1. Therapeutic frameworks and why working with children is different. 2. The importance of assessment. 3. Purposeful and playful therapy. 4. Working with families and schools. 5. Developmental considerations when working with children. 6. Key approaches and helpful ideas. 7. How to use this book. Part 2 - Creative therapeutic activities. Appendix - Our favorite children's books for therapy. Reference list.

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Book SynopsisThis book will help social workers and practitioners to find achievable solutions to support autistic people - including those with complex needs - to live fulfilling lives in their communities. Far too many autistic people are currently in inappropriate institutional placements, putting their basic human rights at risk and experiencing a poor quality of life. Good quality support for autistic people is achievable, even in a social care system under pressure. This book will help practitioners to develop high quality community support to facilitate discharges and prevent admissions, by providing them with effective, practical strategies to communicate with and more effectively support autistic people right across the spectrum. Common assumptions and beliefs are challenged, including the idea that 'behaviours' are an inevitable part of autism, and practical approaches are offered to promote autonomy, respect for human rights and empathy with autistic perspectives as a basis for preventing distressed behaviour. This will enable practitioners to support and empower all autistic people to achieve a good quality of life in their communities.Trade ReviewIt has been a pleasure and privilege to read this textbook. A privilege because it is very evident that this is a subject in which Yo feels passionate and extraordinarily knowledgeable and insightful. A text that, in my view as an educator in social work, more than fills a gap. In my experience, Yo is right to say that social work and working with autistic people is an area that is at best only briefly discussed in pre-qualifying social work. The structure and content of the book are easy to follow and provides a range of very powerful stages, observations, legal literacy and case studies, for all of us who are continuously wishing to improve and develop our social work practice to pause and critically reflect, not just on our individual practice but how and in what way organisations and society at large work with autistic people. I commend this book to all social workers, be they students, child & family, adult or in education, and I will certainly be drawing upon the content to support my teaching and learning responsibilities. -- Paul Hollingdale, Senior Lecturer, Division of Social Care and Counselling, University of HuddersfieldThis book is wise, thoughtful, and above all practical. Whilst its primary audience may well indeed be social workers, it should equally be compulsory reading for lawyers, who experience has taught require all the help that they can get responding to the needs of persons with autism. -- Alex Ruck Keene, Barrister, 39 Essex Chambers and Visiting Lecturer, King’s College LondonThis book is written in an accessible and engaging way by an author who really knows her stuff, from the practical application of the law to the deep understanding of what it's really like to be an autistic person living in the world today. This is not like other texts on autism; it gives an insight that is rarely seen, I recommend that everyone with an interest in autism reads this book. -- Kabie Brook, Autistic activist, co-founder of Autism Rights Group Highland, and National Autistic Taskforce Board MemberTable of ContentsForeword Acknowledgements 1. Where does autism fit from a social work perspective? 1.1 Autism in the context of social work 1.2 Why do I need to do anything differently for autism? 1.3 Autism and co-occurring conditions 1.4 Undiagnosed autism 1.5 How can this book help social workers? 2. Social care assessment and autism 2.1 Before the assessment 2.2 During the assessment 2.3 Chapter summary and key points 3. Social care eligibility and autism 3.1 Assumptions 3.2 Thresholds or barriers? 3.3 Autistic Needs in Daily Living 3.4 Chapter summary and key points 4. Person-centred care planning in autism 4.1 Person-centred approaches, needs-led planning and the wider context 4.2 What does good care look like? - Goals 4.3 What does good care look like? - A framework 4.4 Chapter summary and key points 5. Life stages, aging and transition planning 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Autism and attachment difficulties 5.3 Human development and developmental delay in autism 5.4 Autistic identity development 5.5 Managing transitions 5.6 Chapter summary and key points 6. Assessing mental capacity and autism 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Who does the assessment? 6.3 Assumptions 6.4 Autistic people and the development of decision-making skills 6.5 Providing all relevant information 6.6 Types of decision 6.7 Timing 6.8 The functional test 6.9 Chapter summary and key points 7. Supporting decision making in autism 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Lack of experience 7.3 Adapting communication 7.4 Providing information 7.5 Weighing information and making a decision 7.6 Communicating and executing the decision 7.7 Chapter summary and key points 8. Safeguarding and Autism 8.1 How big is the risk? 8.2 Types of abuse 8.3 Prevention 8.4 Safeguarding enquiries 8.5 Chapter summary and key points 9. Behaviour which may challenge 9.1 Overload: fight, freeze or flight 9.2 Managing behaviour: reaction 9.3 Managing behaviour: prevention 9.4 The wider context: preventing the breakdown of community placements and ending the inappropriate use of inpatient settings 9.5 Crisis planning 9.6 Chapter summary and key points References

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Book SynopsisPractice in safeguarding adults is changing, with a shift in approach to ensure it is person-centred and outcome-focused. The Care Act 2014 introduced new safeguarding duties for local authorities, and this book describes what up-to-date practice should look like, and how to provide the best quality care and support for adults who may be at risk of abuse or neglect.Chapters cover core areas of practice according to Care Act and adult safeguarding principles, identify the fundamental skills and knowledge practitioners working in this area should be able to utilise and introduce the emerging challenging issues in the workplace. As well as being invaluable to practitioners working directly in this field, this is also ideally suited to be a text for any social work course or programme on adult safeguarding practice.Trade ReviewThis book offers a unique blend of case studies from everyday practice to strategic perspectives. A practical aid setting out key social work theories, research and legislative frameworks. This book is a must and should be a key text for anyone working with vulnerable adults. -- Justine Collom, Principal Social Worker, London Borough of Sutton and Chair of the London Adult PSW NetworkAppropriate and timely, this book is an important and useful contribution for all those who are concerned about or who work with adults at risk of harm from abuse and neglect. -- Bridget Penhale, Reader in Mental Health of Older People at University of East Anglia, Norwich and Co-editor of Journal of Adult ProtectionAn important contribution to support all practitioners working with people who are experiencing abuse or neglect, or are at risk of these, in their lives. -- From the foreword by Lyn Romeo, Chief Social Worker for AdultsThis publication brings a valuable new text for social workers and wider professionals working with people and in the arena of Adult safeguarding. A collection that allows for some challenge to thinking and practice reflection is always welcomed especially at a time where social work must embed human rights and civil liberties in all that it does. This book can only aid those discussions and professional development. -- Adult PSW NetworkTable of ContentsForeword - Lyn Romeo, Chief Social Worker for Adults; Introduction; Section 1 Making Safeguarding Personal: Approaches To Practice; 1. The Making Safeguarding Personal Approach To Practice - Jane Lawson, Chair Of Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board; 2. Working More Reflexively With Risk: Holding 'Signs Of Safety And Wellbeing' In Mind - Dr Tony Stanley, People Directorate; 3. Participative Practice And Family Group Conferencing - Marilyn Taylor And Linda Tapper, Daybreak FGC; 4. Working Towards Recovery And Resolution, Including Mediation And Restorative Justice - John Gunner, Interresolve; 5. Promoting Safeguarding - Self-Determination, Involvement And Engagement In Adult Safeguarding - Trish Hafford-Letchfield and Sarah Carr, Middlesex University; Section 2 Working With Risk And Using The Law; 6. Assessing And Responding To Risk - Emily White, Central Bedfordshire Council; 7. Mental Capacity And Adult Safeguarding - Daniel Baker, Central Bedfordshire Council; 8. Using The Law To Support Safeguarding Interventions - Fiona Bateman, Southampton Safeguarding Adults Board; 9. Managing Difficult Encounters With Family Members - Jill Manthorpe, Stephen Martineau, Martin Stevens and Caroline Norrie, King's College London,; Section 3 Current Issues For Practitioners; 10. Self Neglect And Hoarding - Michael Preston-Shoot, University Of Bedfordshire, David Orr and Susy Braye, Sussex University; 11. Domestic Abuse And Adult Safeguarding - Nicki Norman, Women's Aid And Dr Lindsey Pike, Research In Practice For Adults; 12. Modern Slavery And Human Trafficking - Sean Oliver And Anthony Botting, Croydon Council and Tish Elliott, Plymouth University; 13. Safeguarding Adults At Risk Of Financial Scamming, Dr Sally Lee, Dr Lee-Ann Fenge, Professor Keith Brown, Bournemouth University and Rebecca Johnson; Conclusion - How To Practice Safeguarding Well, Dr Adi Cooper OBE

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Book SynopsisThis definitive textbook provides accessible information on best practice for assessing the needs and strengths of vulnerable children and their families. It explores the challenges that practitioners face routinely - with suggestions as to how to address them - as well as the established areas for assessment, of children's developmental needs, parenting ability and motivation, and socio-economic factors. This new edition has been extended substantially to include recent practice, policy and theoretical developments, such as understanding the lived experience of children, young people, and family members. It also considers children's neurological development, assessing parental capacity to change, early help assessments, emerging areas of practice such as child sexual exploitation, and working with asylum-seeking and trafficked children.Crucially, this updated edition takes a broader approach in offering relevant information to a range of professionals working with vulnerable children. The importance of inter-professional working is emphasised throughout.Trade ReviewIf there is a 'Highway Code' for children's social work then this book is it. Updated to reflect recent developments it retains its timeless and classic quality. An indispensable text for all social work practitioners and teachers. -- Professor Nick Frost Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, U.K.The third edition of the Child's World offers continuities with developed understandings in combination with new insights into the world children inhabit. It's central message is that while children and their families may face may challenges, these are rarely insurmountable. The advice given is succinct, clearly articulated and grounded in hopeful realism - telling us much, along the way, of the professional's world. I would recommend this book to anyone working with children who wants to be better informed with regard to both their world and indeed their own. -- Trevor Spratt, Professor in Childhood Research and Director of Trinity Research in Childhood Centre, Trinity College DublinThis completely rewritten and expanded edition of The Child's World is an excellent resource. Its robust and reliable insights from experts in the field of assessing vulnerable children, young people and families will greatly help to ensure a nuanced understanding of how those working in the child welfare field can best take an individualised approach to children's needs. -- Elizabeth Holmes, teacher at Chichester University and education writerAs a Principal Social Worker, I regularly support our practitioners in relation to all things practice, and explore how essential evidence informed practice is. I really like how 'The Child's World, Third Edition: The Essential Guide to Assessing Vulnerable Children, Young People and their Families' helpfully links theory, research and legislation to practice, with case examples, tools and guidance available throughout, capturing and informing practitioners practically. It is completely user friendly, and very child focused throughout. An essential must have for childcare practitioners! -- Danielle Twigg, Principal Social Worker, Children First NorthamptonshireA comprehensive and expanded guide, packed with important contributions from some of the field's leading thinkers, researchers and practitioners. Everyone who reads it will learn something new about how best to assess - and help - children and their families. -- Dr David Wilkins, Assistant Director / Cyfarwyddwr Cynorthwyol, Senior Lecturer in Social Work / Uwch Ddarlithydd mewn Gwaith Cymdeithasol CASCADE Research Centre / CASCADE Canolfan YmchwilThe ASYE's are using it and as I walk around the teams I see it on their desks! Please pass this on to colleagues, it's such a comprehensive book and extremely helpful. I have quoted parts of it in some recent practice guidance. -- Shelley Caldwell, PSW, North Somerset CouncilTable of Contents1. Introduction - Jan Horwath, University Of Sheffield, And Dendy Platt, University Of Bristol; 2. The Assessment Task - Jan Horwath; 3. The Assessment Process: Gathering Information - Jan Horwath; 4. The Assessment Process: Making Sense Of The Information, Analysis And Forming Judgements - Danielle Turney, University Of Bristol, And Dendy Platt; 5. Effective Communication With Children And Young People - Audrey Tait, Captains Road Social Work Centre, Edinburgh And Helen Wosu, University Of Edinburgh; 6. Open Door: Involving Pre-School Children - Ruth Marchant, Triangle, UK; 7. Engaging Parents In The Assessment Process - Danielle Turney And Gillian Ruch, University Of Sussex; 8. Multidisciplinary Participation In Assessment From Early Help To Child Protection - Julie Taylor, University Of Birmingham, Dawn Hodson, NSPCC, UK And Patrick Neil, Consultant, Oxford; 9. Assessing Parenting: Contemporary Perspectives On Parenting - Stan Houston, Queen's University Belfast; 10. Dimensions of Parenting - Liz Hadcroft, Consultant, Norfolk And David Jones, Oxford; 11. Assessing Parental Motivation And Ability To Change - Dendy Platt And Katie Riches; 12. The Impact Of Parenting Issues On Parenting Capacity - Michael Murphy And Michaela Rogers, University Of Salford; 13. Assessing Parents with Learning Difficulties - Beth Tarleton and Nadine Tilbury, University of Bristol; 14. Assessing The Developmental Needs Of The Child - Aideen Naughton, NHS Wales; 15. Assessing Health Needs - Jane Appleton, Oxford Brookes University and Karen Whittaker, University of Central Lancashire; 16. Assessing Educational Needs - Christine Gould And Barbara Lawrie, Yorkshire; 17. Emotional And Behavioural Development: The Importance Of Attachments - David And Yvonne Shemmings, University Of Kent; 18. Assessing Cumulative Harm In Cases Of Emotional Abuse And Neglect - Jan Horwath; 19. Assessing Possible Physical Abuse - Arnon Bentovim And Stephen Pizzey, The Child And Family Practice, London; 20. Assessing Possible Sexual Abuse In The Family - Arnon Bentovim, Stephen Pizzey And Jenny Gray; 21. Assessing Possible Child Sexual Exploitation And On-Line Abuse - Emilie Smeaton, Paradigm Research, York; 22. Assessing The Needs Of Asylum Seeking And Trafficked Children - Emma Palmer, University Of Lancaster; 23. Assessing The Needs Of Young People Who Sexually Abuse - Simon Hackett, University Of Durham; 24. Assessments Involving Young People With Complex Needs - Ruth Marchant; 25. Assessing The Needs Of Young Carers - Katherine Bishop, Research In Practice, Sheffield; 26. Identifying The Needs Of Young People Leaving Care - Emily Munro, University Of Bedfordshire; 27. Pre-Birth Assessments - Jane Barlow, University Of Warwick; 28. The Impact Of Poverty On Vulnerable Children And Families - Dave Backwith, Anglia Ruskin University; 29. Family And Community Support Needs For Vulnerable Families - Dave Backwith; 30. Working With Cultural & Religious Diversity - Claudia Bernard, Goldsmiths, University Of London; Contributor Bios; Index

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Book SynopsisLife story work is an approach designed to enable traumatized children to explore, question and understand the past events of their lives. It aims to secure their future by strengthening attachment with their carers and providing the opportunity to develop a healthy sense of self and a feeling of wellbeing.This new edited volume documents innovative ways in which life story work has been developed. It draws on the work of nine life story centres based around the world and provides understanding and guidance for those working with children who have experienced trauma. The book illustrates current theory and practice and looks at how the approach is being used in a variety of settings including schools, intensive services, youth justice, and post-adoption support, highlighting its versatility. The importance of trauma-informed practice when working with vulnerable children is emphasised throughout, to help practitioners provide the best for the children in their care.Trade ReviewInnovative therapeutic life story work explores a highly creative way of working, safely, compassionately and effectively with the most painful aspects of children's life stories. It is a must for any child professional wanting to help traumatised children make sense of their lives, and see the connection between what has happened to them in the past and how they experience themselves and others now. Through moving case material and a wealth of practical ideas, practitioners from all over the world, convey the child's sheer relief at having at last found their voice and established a coherent narrative for their lives. -- Dr Margot Sunderland Director of Education and Training, The Centre for Child Mental Health LondonThis latest book by Richard Rose and colleagues reflects the essence of therapeutic life story work, whereby the worker holds out one hand to the child and the other hand to the carer and says to the child 'show us your world.' Something very special happens when a child takes your hand in trust when crossing the road and this is a tough road to cross. In this book, Richard and colleagues show us the world of therapeutic life story work and what it looks, feels and sounds like, so we too can help children make this journey of discovery. -- Annette Jackson - Regional Director Berry Street Gippsland, Australia (Adj Assoc Professor La Trobe University)My initial hope - that I would be able to learn from this book about how life story work is best used - has definitely been fulfilled. But, in addition to that, where young people have not had the opportunity to write their life stories, in a way that is meaningful to them, I can now confidently help them to work through this process and gain deeper insight. I would recommend this book to anyone working with young people who may have experienced some form of trauma and now seek to understand this more fully. -- Trisha Packer, counsellor and supervisor * BACP - Children, Young people & families *I recommend this comprehensive study as essential reading for practitioners across the world working with children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and very commonly experience feelings of self-blame and shame. Readers will discover a richness of experience and resources to assist them, understand and develop their practice to help children.'Explore the past, secure the present and allow for growth in the future'. (P 25) -- Catherine Mullin, Independent Social Worker * Seen and Heard *Table of ContentsForeword - Deborah D. Gray; Preface; PART I: Introducing therapeutic life story work, theory and practice; 1. Introducing the Therapeutic Life Story Model: All of us share something in common - we are all a collection of stories - Richard Rose AAP. 2. The Vital Process of Recovery - Richard Rose. 3. Communicating with Children: Therapeutic Life Story Work Techniques - Richard Rose. 4. The Complexity of the Life Story Practitioner's Role - Nadine Jay, Child Centred Therapy, UK. PART II: Therapeutic life story work in diverse contexts. 5. Kaitiakitanga: Safeuarding the Memories of Foster Children's Experiences Through the Use of Therapeutic Life Story Work - Marni Otway, Social worker, NZ. 6. A Dramatic and Narrative Approach to Life Story Therapy, Facilitating Attachment in Adoption - Joan Moore, ASA (Adoption Support Agency), ISW, UK. 7. Therapeutic Life Story Work with Looked After Children in Japan - Shoko Tokunaga, The Nippon Foundation, JAPAN. 8. Wondering from the Womb: Therapeutic Life Story Work in an early years service - Kathy Crouch, Mallee District Aboriginal Services, AUS. 9. Therapeutic Life Story Work: A Multimodal Therapy for Children With Complex Needs - Dr Rebecca Wild, Queensland Health, AUS. 10. Seeing My Journey With New Eyes: Therapeutic Life Story Work With Deaf People - Dr Goedele A.M. De Clerck, University of Manchester, UK. PART III: Implementing therapeutic life story work. 11. Dispelling the Karma - Soula Kontomichalos, Elise Saunders, Del Aulich, Sebastian LaSpina and Anna Fasolo, Department of Health and Human Services, AUS. 12. The Implementation of Therapeutic Life Story Work, Practice Review of a Pilot Progam - Dr Jodie Park, Family Pathway Solutions, AUS. 13. Life Story Therapy in a School Setting - Paula Price, Creative Child Therapy, UK. 14. The Spin Project, Evora and Lisbon - Professor Maria Barros and Margarida Marques, PORTUGAL. 15. Project Logic - Providing Services and Support for the Provision of Therapeutic Life Story Work - Amanda Jones, Berry Street, AUS. 16. Learning to Understand, Therapeutic Life Story Work at Metro Intensive Support Services NSW - Melissa Stokes, Anna-Elizabeth Mattiuzzo and Natalie O'Keefe, Metro ISS, AUS. PART IV: 17. Spreading the practice of therapeutic life story work: We're All Stories in the End - Kendra Morris-Jacobson, Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC), USA. Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisSafeguarding Adults and the Law, now in its third edition, sets this complex area of work within an extensive legal framework and provides many useful pointers for practitioners and students. It is now in an A-Z format, enabling quick reference to a wide range of civil and criminal law, and to legal case law.The book covers safeguarding duties under the Care Act 2014 and in particular the making of enquiries by local authorities, safeguarding adults boards, Department of Health guidance, human rights, regulation of health and social care providers, barring of carers from working with vulnerable adults, criminal records certificates, mental capacity, the High Court's inherent jurisdiction, undue influence, assault, battery, wilful neglect, ill treatment, self-neglect, manslaughter, murder, theft, fraud, sexual offences, modern slavery, domestic violence legislation, data protection and the sharing of information.The book focuses on how these areas of law, each with its own set of rules, apply to the practice of safeguarding adults. It contains numerous legal case summaries to bring the law to life. Fully updated, it reflects significant changes to civil and criminal law over the last five years.A critical introduction analyses serious challenges and issues inherent in the current culture of health and social care, and the implications for adult safeguarding.This book will be an essential resource for all those working in social care, health care and the police, as well as the many other agencies involved in safeguarding.Trade ReviewHendry and Hasler demonstrate how creative processes are interlaced with the neurodevelopmental lens of trauma, woven together by many hands of therapists, carers, professionals, organisations and schools. What emerges is an intricate tapestry with which children who have experienced trauma may be held, understood, and enjoyed, enabling new ways of relating and living in the world. -- Australian and New Zealand Journal of Arts Therapy (ANZJAT)Table of Contents1. Contents. 2. Introduction 3. Legal framework of adult safeguarding. 4. A-Z list.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive guide to relationship-based practice in social work communicates the theory using illustrative case studies and offers a model for practice. Updated and expanded, it now includes increased coverage of anti-oppressive and diversity issues, service user perspectives and systemic approaches in social work.The book explores the ranges of emotions that practitioners may encounter with service users, and covers working in both short-term and long-term professional relationships. It also outlines key skills, such as how to establish rapport, and explores systemic issues, such as building appropriate support systems for practice, management and leadership.Trade ReviewRelationship Based Social Work (2nd Edition) builds on the persuasive and powerful arguments presented in the first edition of this seminal text. The book will be valued as a resource and as emotional and theoretical sustenance for those who seek to maintain an emphasis on the relationships that are at the core of social work practice regardless of context or situation. Such a commitment can be beset by challenges, compromises and difficulties but this book provides reassurance and clarity to help guide practitioners, students and academics alike. This should be on every social work bookshelf. -- Dr Richard Ingram, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of DundeeIn the current climate for child and family social work, it has never been more important to underpin practice with relevant theoretical knowledge that can be applied by practitioners in their everyday tasks. This book provides an accessible way of doing this. I will be making sure this valuable resource is available as essential reading across our organisation. -- Marion Russell, Principal Child and Family Social Worker, Cornwall CouncilThe central message of this book should make it a 'must read' for all social workers, managers and those concerned with and about social work. As with all great ideas and concepts, the joy is that at their heart they are simple. What this book does beautifully is unpack the simple idea, exploring the key components of how social workers should place relationship based social work at the centre of their practice. In a world too driven by technocratic responses, digital solutions and robotics, the one thing we can be sure of is that social workers will not be replaced by robots! This book explains why - you should read it. -- Dave Hill, CBE, Executive Director social Care and Education at Essex County Council and past President of ADCSTable of ContentsForeword, David Howe, Emeritus Professor of Social Work, University of East Anglia, UK. Introduction. Adrian Ward, The Tavistock Centre, UK, Gillian Ruch, University of Southampton, UK, and Danielle Turney, University of Bristol, UK. Section 1. Setting Out the Terrain: Historical Trends, Conceptual Models and Frameworks. 1. The Contemporary Context of Relationship-Based Practice. Danielle Turney and Gillian Ruch. 2. Theoretical Frameworks Informing Relationship-Based Practice. Gillian Ruch. 3. The Use of Self in Relationship-Based Practice. Adrian Ward. Section 2. Working with the Relationship in Practice. 4. Brief Encounters: Working in Complex, Short-Term Relationships. Ravi KS Kohli, University of Bedfordshire, UK and Jane Dutton, NHS Trust, UK. 5. Sustaining Relationships: Working with Strong Feelings I: Anger, Aggression and Hostility. Martin Smith, Buckinghamshire Social Services, UK. 6. Sustaining Relationships: Working with Strong Feelings II: Hopelessness, Despair and Depression. Clare Parkinson, University of East London, UK. 7. Sustaining Relationships: Working with Strong Feelings III: Love and Positive Feelings. Danielle Turney. 8. Long-Term Complex Relationships. Linnet McMahon, retired from University of Reading, UK. 9. Endings are Different from Outcomes: Working with Endings in Relationship-Based Practice. Robin Solomon, formerly of The Tavistock Centre, UK. Section 3. Sustaining, Supporting and Developing Relationship-Based Practice in a Reflective Context. 10. The Learning Relationship: Learning and Development for Relationship-Based Practice. Adrian Ward. 11. Service-User Perspectives on Relationships. Jeremy Walsh, South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. 12. Relating and Relationships in Supervision : Supportive and Companionable or Dominant and Submissive. John Simmonds, CoramBAAF, UK. 13. Professional Leadership for Relationship-based Practice, Anna Fairtlough, Goldsmiths University of London. 14. What Future? Organisational Forms, Relationship-Based Social Work Practice and the Changing World Order. Andrew Cooper, The Tavistock Centre, UK. Conclusion, Danielle Turney, Adrian Ward and Gillian Ruch. Bibliography. About the Contributors. Index.

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Book SynopsisSome children face traumatic or difficult events in their lives, and it's essential that they are helped to understand such events and given permission to talk. To do this, helping adults need to be equipped and confident to start these conversations.Conversation Starters for Direct Work with Children and Young People provides guidance and support for any adult who needs to talk to children about difficult issues. The issues covered include domestic abuse and drug use, mental health issues, adoption and fostering, family illness and bereavement, as well as giving evidence in court.Co-authored by the bestselling author of Direct Work with Vulnerable Children and Direct Work with Family Groups, this book combines seasoned practice wisdom with practical examples and activity ideas to enable you to best help the children in your care.Trade ReviewThis book is built on longstanding knowledge and experience. It will provide professionals a suite of resources and ideas that can inform their own practice and add to the emotional toolkit of our most vulnerable young people as they journey through their lives. -- Paul Hunter, Head Teacher, St. Catherine's R.C. Primary School, EdinburghAudrey and Becky have written a thoughtful, practical and sensitive book which will help practitioners to communicate with children and young people. Audrey and Becky are qualified social workers, and draw on their own experiences of engaging with children and young people about subjects which are difficult for adults and children to talk about. Although titled 'conversation' starters, one of the joys of this book is that it doesn't only rely on talk-based encounters, and describes activities which have been road-tested by children and the authors. I will be recommending it to social work students and to practitioners on our post-qualifying Masters in Applied Professional Studies (Child Welfare and Protection). -- Helen Whincup, Lecturer in Social Work, Faculty of Applied Social Science, University of StirlingTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Preparation. 3. Partnership working. 4. Bullying. 5. Domestic Abuse. 6. Divorce and Separation. 7. An absent parent. 8. Problematic alcohol use. 9. Problematic drug use. 10. Foster care. 11. Adoption and Permanence. 12. Mental health problems. 13. Dementia. 14. When someone in the family is unwell. 15. Death and / or Suicide. 16. Giving evidence in court. 17. Imprisonment. 18. Looking after yourself.

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Book SynopsisThis new manual provides a clear, comprehensive overview of the responsibilities of professionals in relation to safeguarding adults, and how to implement these principles in frontline practice.The Care Act 2014 sets out a legal framework for how local authorities should protect adults at risk of abuse and neglect. However, the law can be complex and difficult to interpret. This straightforward manual aims to help managers, practitioners and trainers to work through the whole safeguarding process, from the very basics to the complexities of multi-agency collaboration and criminal investigation.It offers a step-by-step guide to safeguarding adults, including case studies to recognise how to put specific safeguarding principles into practice, tools for assessing risk, and tips for implementing person-centred and strength-based practice.Trade ReviewA welcomed addition that will assist in the understanding of the ever-increasing complexities and multiagency challenges of working within the field of adults at risk during times of austerity. The text certainly complements an emerging readership so ideal for any social work academic or policy researcher, practice educator, staff trainer, experienced or newly-qualified practitioners working within adult health and social care statutory or provider services. Each chapter covers key areas of core knowledge, practice, skills, values and principles that assist in effective person-centred interventions and outcomes. The book is well-structured with each incremental chapter written in a clear, accessible style supplemented by summarised key points, applied case studies, tables and diagrams devised by a competent practitioner-author. I will certainly be adding this text to my safeguarding modular recommended reading lists. -- David Gaylard, Snr Lecturer in Social Work, The University of Chichester

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Book SynopsisTo help clients with autism think differently about their future, practitioners need to think differently about autism...Solution-focused practice is founded on a firm belief that the full potential of every human being can be realized. This concise, pragmatic guide explains how the practice can be effectively adapted to help clients on the autism spectrum find solutions to their problems, by addressing autism not as a disability but as a different way of thinking. The first section is a helpful introduction to how solution-focused practitioners can gain an understanding of autism by viewing it from a 'different culture' perspective; the second part offers handy rules and tips for applying knowledge respectfully and creating successful conversations with clients.People with autism often feel let down by social support services. This forward-thinking book is a vital resource for helping clients feel welcome and empowered in helping settings and beyond.Trade ReviewAutism and Solution-focused Practice is simply, clearly and concisely written, explaining much that is a mystery to non-autistic people. The authors show us how autistic people think, how to phrase our questions, how to use visual communication methods, and much, much more. Their passion for work with autistic people will inspire professionals to take a solution-focused approach in their work with autism. -- Judith Milner, co-author of multiple books on solution-focused practice including Creative Ideas for Solution-Focused PracticeThis highly useful book belongs on the shelf of everyone who works with people with autism. It gives both practical and thought-provoking ideas for all practitioners, not just solution-focused ones. The authors are thorough, knowledgeable and accessible in their writing. -- Dr. Fredrike Bannink, clinical psychologist and author of 1001 Solution-Focused Questions.I highly recommend this book. Its major contribution is its clear illustration of the strategies and application of an alternative treatment approach to people with autism: in contrast to the classical "problem-focused, symptom-based" model, the authors illustrate a solution-focused, strength-based paradigm. -- Dr. Ronald E. Warner, Clinical Psychologist and Founding Director of the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy certificate program at the University of TorontoA much needed basic primer on working with people with autism in a solution-focused way, full of good common sense strategies to engage this often misunderstood population. -- Dina Bednar, Co-Director of the Canadian Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Centre and international trainer in Solution-Focused Brief TherapyAutism and Solution-focused Practice by Els Mattelin and Hannelore Volckaert provides a great and in depth insight about the use of this therapeutic tool in autism. It is a book which engages the reader to extend the content of therapy practices used in autism. It is very well presented and readable, with clear and practical examples. For me the highlight of the book is the importance of the positive language it uses, and the necessity of following your client's inner-directed needs. Another great addition to Jessica Kingsley Publishers catalogue. -- Ioannis Voskopoulos, Psychologist, TNA ClinicI love this book! Beautifully and clearly written, with not a wasted word, it is full of hope and respect for people with autism, for their resources and possibilities. If you work with people with autism, then I cannot think of a reason why you should not own this book. -- Guy Shennan, independent consultant in solution focused practice and Chair of the British Association of Social WorkersTable of ContentsIntroduction. Part One - Theory. 1. Our understanding of autism. 2. Solution-focused diagnosis. Part Two - Practice. 3. Adapting the therapeutic context to a different culture. 4. D.i.f.f.e.r.e.n.t., a solution-focused guide. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis second edition of Best Practice in Professional Supervision is a fully updated and revised guide to being an excellent supervisor in the social care, nursing, counselling and allied health professions. This field has developed rapidly in the past 10 years, and this new edition contains essential updates reflecting the very latest research and practice. The book covers basic skills, the practicalities of forming and maintaining the supervision relationship, and the organisational context and culture of supervision. Viewing supervision as a place for learning, the book also considers how supervision can help practitioners to develop professional resilience and promote their own wellbeing despite the stresses of complex work environments. It also includes specific chapters on supervision of clinical student placements, and in child protection settings. Full of clinical case vignettes illustrating good practice, this is an essential guide for all those undertaking supervision, or supervision training.

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Book SynopsisThis is a book written to celebrate the humanity of people, and to share experiences of what brilliant care and support can look like for families with learning disabled or autistic children and adults.Sara Ryan steers clear of jargon and 'doublespeak' to conjure authentic experiences of families. Speaking with families and professionals, she conveys the love, laughter and joy which binds families and the harsh realities many face; of separation from loved ones, substandard care and frustration and helplessness in the face of inflexible services. From their experiences, Sara looks to capture those pockets of brilliance that families have encountered, and which outstanding practitioners have pioneered, for us all to learn from.We know so much about what support and services should look like in order to enable flourishing lives - this book aims to help families and professionals to achieve it, together.Trade ReviewBeautifully written and absorbing, Love, Learning Disabilities and Pockets of Brilliance shines a joyful light on the kind of good support that enables people to flourish. Sara Ryan's book is a heartening exploration of the extraordinary role families play in the lives of their loved ones and reveals the benefits - for everyone - when practitioners embrace their experience and knowledge. An essential, rewarding read for anyone who cares about their fellow humans. -- Saba Salman, journalist and editor of Made Possible: Stories of success by people with learning disabilities - in their own wordsThis book should become a seminal work, central to all social work training. It will teach you more in a single chapter about love, hope and uniqueness than any other core text you can hope to find. -- from the foreword, Elaine James, Learning Disabilities Commissioner and Rob Mitchell, Principal Worker

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Book SynopsisFocusing on young people and adolescence, this book explores the complexity of contemporary adolescent safeguarding. It highlights evidence-informed practice and innovation in this area at the work, serving as an accessible and invaluable resource for all working with and supporting young people facing risk and harm.Core themes covered by the book are the nature of harms facing some young people, the potential pitfalls of some professional responses, and the current legal framework for safeguarding young people where harm occurs outside the family home. It includes an overview of adolescent development, and argues for a holistic, systemic response that addresses the structural disadvantage facing many young people at risk and incorporates participatory and trauma-informed practice designed to promote resilience. It draws on innovative approaches in local areas, such as Transitional Safeguarding, to make the case for a person-centred, evidence-informed and rights-based approach to safeguarding young people. As well as being invaluable to practitioners, managers and strategic leaders working in this field, this is also ideally suited to be a text for any social work course or professional development programme on adolescent safeguarding practice.Trade ReviewSafeguarding Young People: Risk, Rights, Resilience and Relationships provides some critical tools to challenge practitioners and policy makers to be curious about the lived experiences of young people exposed to intra-familial and extra-familial risks and harm. It brings together leading scholars, researchers and experts by experience, to interrogate the impact of structural inequalities for understanding young people's experiences of harm. Comprehensive and insistent, this collection is essential reading for all those working in child welfare and safeguarding. -- Professor Claudia Bernard, Goldsmiths, University of London, author of Intersectionality for Social Work: Introduction for Theory and PracticeSafeguarding Young People: Risk, Rights, Resilience and Relationships is insightful and profound. It presents important perspectives on some of the risks and opportunities surrounding adolescence and puberty. In particular, centrality of trusting relationships in a changing world shines through. The contribution of two young adults who have themselves experienced professional support services makes this an essential read. Truly understanding and absorbing the negative impact for young people that emanates from stereotyping, discrimination and poverty remains a relevant and important message that is considered in this book. It brings essential learning and research findings to the table, assisting our quest to better understand safeguarding in a complex environment. -- Chris McLoughlin OBE, Director of Children’s Services, Stockport MBCTable of Contents1.IntroductionDez Holmes2.Our Voice, Our Experience Whitney Clark and Marley Hall (with Dez Holmes)3.Understanding the age of adolescence John Coleman and Ann Hagell4.Growing pains: Developing safeguarding responses to adolescent harmHelen Beckett and Jenny Lloyd5.Young people negotiating intra and extra-familial harm and safety: social and holistic approachesLauren Wroe with Jenny Pearce6.The Myth of the Universal ChildJahnine Davis and Nick Marsh7.Has the purpose outgrown the design?Carlene Firmin and Rachel Knowles 8.Learning to love and trust again: a relational approach to developmental traumaKristi Hickle and Michelle Lefevre 9.Nothing about me without meNicky Hill and Camille Warrington10.Transitional Safeguarding: Bridging the gap between children's and adults' safeguarding responsesChristine Cocker, Adi Cooper & Dez Holmes11. Concluding thoughtsDez Holmes

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Book SynopsisDyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) is a therapeutic approach, based in attachment theory, which is used to support children who have experienced relational trauma. By consciously offering PACE (playfulness, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy), adults can help children - and each other - to feel more secure and open to others. This guide provides an overview of DDP and explores how it can be used to support children in residential care settings. Case studies, examples, and expert guidance from the authors'' extensive experience demonstrate how to apply the principles of DDP to daily practice. From integrating the PACE model into conversations - both with children and colleagues - to balancing physical safety with relational safety in secure care situations, this book offers a way to build a culture of support throughout the whole structure of residential care settings.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive Handbook of Trauma-Transformative Practice brings together the work of leading international trauma experts to provide a detailed overview of trauma-informed practice and intervention: its history, the latest frameworks for practice and an inspiring vision for future trauma-transformative practice.The Handbook is interdisciplinary, incorporating trauma research, interpersonal neuroscience, the historical and continuing experiences of victims and survivors, and insights from practitioners. It addresses a range of current issues spanning polyvagal theory, the social brain, oxytocin and the healing power of love, and the neuropsychological roots of shame. It also considers trauma through the lens of communities, with chapters on healing inter/transgenerational trauma and building communities' capacity to end interpersonal violence.Furthermore the Handbook makes the case for a new way of thinking about trauma - trauma transformative practice. One which is founded on the principle of working with the whole person and as part of a network of relationships, rather than focusing on symptoms to improve practice, healing and recovery.Trade ReviewIn this illuminating and comprehensive volume, Dr Joe Tucci and distinguished colleagues present a dazzling compendium of evidence-based knowledge about the multifaceted manifestations of trauma, along with exciting and proven approaches to its treatment. -- Gabor Maté MD, Author, The Myth of Normal: Trauma: Illness and Healing in a Toxic CultureThis rich multidisciplinary book provides us with a deep dive into a trauma transformation paradigm rooted in a thorough understanding of developmental neuroscience and the synthesis of a range of effective interventions of trauma informed practices. -- Bessel van der Kolk MD, Professor of Psychiatry BUSM President, Trauma Research FoundationImagine being provided a scientifically solid set of deep dives into the fabric of trauma and being offered actionable steps we can take to help transform human suffering into ways we can connect and flourish. In this magnificent collection of leading world authorities offering concise and insightful overviews of their life's work, our able editors have curated a comprehensive view of how overwhelming adversity impacts development, shapes our neural and relational connections, and leaves us with assaults on trust, hope, and possibility. By summarizing and contrasting each of the chapters' detailed immersions, we, the fortunate recipients of this hard earned wisdom, are provided a practical guide to re-imagining "trauma-informed" approaches and cultivating a focused, in-depth offering of "trauma-transformation" that can alleviate individual distress and offer the potential to put an end to the collective, intergenerational transmission of despair in our lives. A deep bow of gratitude to Joe, Janise, Steve and Ed, for this life affirming work of heart. -- Dan Siegel, Executive Director, Mindsight Institute; Clinical Professor, UCLA School of MedicineIt's a treasure to discover a book that provides a paradigm shift in thinking, informed by knowledge, wisdom, and transgenerational lived experience. In this volume, trauma-informed is transformed into a practice that all services and organisations need to take notice of. -- Kim S Golding, CBE, Clinical Psychologist, DDP trainer and authorThe editors of this volume bring together a remarkable cadre of international experts to challenge us all to look at the full complexity of trauma, to go beyond "trauma-informed" individual care and embrace a comprehensive, holistic, integrative path capable of truly transforming the legacy of trauma. Brilliant! -- Dr. Pat Ogden, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Founder

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Book SynopsisThis one stop resource highlights evidence-informed practice and serves as an accessible and invaluable resource for all working with individuals experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness and adult safeguarding. This book brings together the best research evidence, service development knowledge, practice expertise and the voices of people with lived experience to help social workers and practitioners navigate the complex area of safeguarding adults and supporting adults with housing-related needs. It also is useful for managers and leaders in this field. Chapters range from contextualising the current landscape, evaluations of policy and reports to best practice for working with individuals, working together to safeguard individuals at risk to chapters on Leadership and Strategic Partnerships.Trade ReviewThe editors have brought together an excellent, timely book - the culmination of leading and capturing so many successful conferences, webinars and briefings. We all now have a much better understanding of how we can help homeless people in need of care and protection. -- Alan Lotinga, ADASS Adult Safeguarding Policy LeadExpert contributions from a growing movement of professionals and people with experience of homelessness who aren't afraid of 'too difficult'; this book is an important step towards safeguarding becoming everyone's business, and health equity. -- Gill Leng, Public Health EnglandThis is an ambitious and important book, drawing timely attention to issues of safeguarding and homelessness. The edited collection represents a significant contribution to the debates on adult safeguarding and developing practice in this key area of adult social care. It will be an invaluable resource for practitioners, managers, students and educators across health and human services professions. -- Bridget Penhale, Reader Emerita (Mental Health of Older People), University of East AngliaTable of Contents1. Introduction by Adi Cooper and Michael Preston-Shoot2. The Policy Context by Karl Mason 3. Seen but not heard: Why challenging your assumptions about homelessness is a matter of life and death by Gill Taylor, Carl Price and Sharon Clint4. Using Curiosity: A Psychologically Informed Approach to Adult Safeguarding and Rough Sleeping by Sione Marshall, Tim Robson, Nathan Servini and Barney Wells5. Health, homelessness and housing supply by Susan Harrison6. Understanding assessments and protection planning duties for adults experiencing homelessness by Fiona Bateman and Bruno Ornelas7. Working together to safeguard individuals at risk. Bristol Creative Solutions Board: A case study by Kate Spreadbury and Paul England8. Sustainable Housing by Imogen Blood9. People with no recourse to public funds experiencing homelessness by Catherine Houlcroft and Henry St Clair Miller10.Learning from Safeguarding adult reviews and fatality reviews by Michael Preston-Shoot and Gill Taylor11.Safeguarding Adults Boards and Multiple Exclusion homelessness: the challenges for system leadership by Adi Cooper 12.Multiple Exclusion Homelessness and Safeguarding - Supporting practitioners 13.Commissioning services: safeguarding and homelessness by Rebecca Pritchard

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Book SynopsisAttachment theory is a framework for understanding human behaviour that helps us identify the nature and source of an individual or group’s responses to anxiety, change, threat or danger, and can be used across a range of therapeutic interventions. Integrated within the first edition of Attachment-based Practice with Adults but bound and sold separately for the second edition The Interviewing Guide lets readers see how the three core attachment strategies – distancing (‘A’), preoccupied (‘C’) and balanced (‘B’), influenced by procedural, sensory, semantic, episodic and integrative memory systems – are typically expressed in verbal and non-verbal communication. Reproducible discourse marker sheets allow readers to keep a log of interviews so as to become more familiar with patterns of discourse and their underlying functions.Table of ContentsIntroduction Memory systems • Procedural Memory • Imaged/sensory memory • Semantic memory • Episodic memory • Integrative/working memory Attachment strategies – A, B and C Discourse marking sheets The Interviewing Guide • Type A (distancing) strategy • Type C (preoccupied) strategy • Type B (balanced) strategy

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Book SynopsisSibling sexual abuse is considered to be one of the most common forms of child sexual abuse within the family setting, yet it is often ignored, downplayed or denied in spite the impact on survivors. Shining a spotlight on the hidden phenomenon, Christiane Sanderson provides a rigorous account of the nature and dynamics of sibling sexual abuse. She provides a clear explanation of the difference between developmentally appropriate, consensual sexual exploration and developmentally inappropriate, non-consensual sexual behaviour. The focus is on how these behaviours impact the sibling being harmed, the sibling who is harming, the wider family and adult survivors. This book is essential reading for anyone involved in assessing, supporting, safeguarding or treating individuals or families impacted by sibling sexual abuse and all those working with adult survivors.Trade ReviewResearch on sibling sexual abuse is limited, and its impact can be overlooked or marginalised. In this important new book, Christiane Sanderson-a world-leading expert on counselling with trauma -lifts the lid on sibling sexual abuse, providing an original, practical, and insightful guide to therapeutic understandings and practices in this area. -- Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling Psychology, University of RoehamptonChristiane Sanderson, writes with clarity about a complex topic, carefully presenting the evidence and writing sensitively, empathically, and practically about what can be done to address sibling sexual abuse. The book is remarkable in its ability to speak to survivors, professionals, and parents alike. -- Simon Hackett, Professor of Child Abuse and Neglect, Durham University

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Book SynopsisMariana the Mermaid is not like the other mermaids. Abandoned by a careless mother on the ocean floor, she has never laughed or played, and can barely even swim. She feels useless.Then she meets Muriel the Turtle, who welcomes her into her family and teaches her to sing her own mighty song, making her feel confident and ready to join in with the other mermaids.Written for children aged 4+, this picture book uses a simple metaphor to show how children who have experienced neglect or who lack confidence can learn to find a sense of self-worth. It will help children explore their feelings and encourage communication.Trade ReviewThe little mermaid's journey is captivating as she moves from feeling lost and lonely to finding friends and discovering her voice. This is such an important message, beautifully told, for children who lack self worth and feel that they have nothing about them worthy of love. The Mermaid Who Couldn't' is a moving story of hope! -- Jay Vaughan, Family Futures Clinical DirectorThe story is both powerful, painful yet beautiful to read. The characters, illustrations and the poetic style of the text draws the reader in and maintains their interest throughout. The author captures and illustrates sensitively, painful feelings which could facilitate helpful discussion.Whilst the Mermaid's journey is painful and arduous, the story offers hope and resolution. What is particularly refreshing is there is no fairy tale ending, instead it instils hope that repair and recovery can happen within relationships over time.This book will appeal to therapists working with children, Foster Carers, Adopters and others in the Social Care field - I am thrilled to be adding it to my playroom book shelf! -- Nina Ridsdale, British Association of Play TherapyThe Mermaid Who Couldn't is a powerful and beautifully illustrated story for children and adults alike, reminding us that even in the depths of self-doubt and despair, the capacity for change can come from something as simple as an act of kindness and a helping hand. -- Rita Soronen, President & CEO, Dave Thomas Foundation for AdoptionThemes of belonging, perseverance and hope, gently lap over this rich and poetic tale. A beautiful gem of a book that will delight and encourage all little mermaids learning to sing a different song and those helping them to learn. I heartily recommend it. -- Sally Donovan OBE, author of No Matter What and The Unofficial Guide to Adoptive Parenting

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Book SynopsisSupport children to better understand and navigate anger with this practical guide of therapeutic activities. From the author of Creative Ways to Help Children Manage BIG Feelings, this book contains all new material and 50 new activities to equip children with emotional regulation strategies. Grounded in theory and research around anger in children, the activities include clear therapeutic rationales for practitioners, considerations for older and younger children, suggestions for the inclusion of parents and carers, and adaptations for online practice. With creative resources using readily available, inexpensive materials and downloadable templates, this is the ideal companion for both new and experienced therapists working with children aged 4-12.

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Book SynopsisAn essential handbook for students and experienced social workers alike, this practical guide filters out the jargon and sets out what you really need to know. 30 easy-to-follow chapters delve into topics ranging from holistic thinking to effective record keeping, all rooted in Neil Thompson's extensive hands-on experience. Complicated subjects such as cultural sensitivity and managing conflict are discussed thoughtfully and pragmatically, helping you understand the roots of tricky situations and find effective solutions. Each section successfully combines theory and practice to give a holistic view of social work that can be tailored to help each unique client. Over 45 years of experience distilled into one manual for success.Trade ReviewFrom the inaugural, undergraduate assignment submission, through to the final edit of the most experienced social work practitioner's thesis, there is little in social work that is not highly influenced by the work of Neil Thompson - and this book confirms why. Through chapters that insightfully articulate the attitudes and values that underpin our profession, being prepared and making a difference, to everyday challenges such as working in partnership with others and on into the nuance of professional practice via managing conflict and handling criticism, the essence of good social work practice is beautifully illustrated in this book. Written with authority, confidence and providing vital helpful extras such as 'key points', 'reflective moments' and 'value exercises' to further expand our learning, this book is a gift back to the profession and should be cherished. -- Rob Mitchell, Principal Social Worker at Bradford Council and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Lancaster UniversityThompson so effortlessly summarises something that I have been trying to instil in the Social Work profession over the last 30 years ... At any level of practice the text offers a go-to manual that allows self-exploration and self-reflection. The exercises are particularly helpful. I am sure that this is a book that I will pick up time and time again. -- Deborah Barnett, social worker, author of The Straightforward Guide to Safeguarding AdultsTable of ContentsContentsWelcome!About the authorAcknowledgementsForeword by Professor Mark DoelPrefaceIntroduction Why a manual?Who is it for?How do I use it?1.Begin at the beginningWhat is social work?Who needs social work?What is the value of social work?2.Attitudes and valuesWhy are you in social work?Why are you in this person's life?Personal and professional values3.Being preparedSocial work knowledgeThe three RsConfidencePreparing yourself4.Making a differenceTheorizing practiceSocial work processesSocial work skillsSocial work tools5.Thinking holisticallyThe organizational contextThe legal and policy contextThe social contextThe political contextThe historical context6.Working in partnershipWith clientsWith carersWith fellow professionalsWhy partnership?7.Equality, diversity and social justiceEquality and differenceDifference and diversityDiscrimination and social justicePitfalls to avoidPrinciples of good practice8.Being a professionalThe alternativesKnowledgeSkillsValuesAccountabilityDevelopmentIdentityPrideAuthentic professionalism9.SpiritualityThe importance of religionBeyond religionThe implications for practice10. Reflective practiceWhat is reflective practice?What is critical practice?What is critically reflective practice?Why do we need critically reflective practice?11. Growth and changeAges and stagesChild developmentAdolescent developmentAdult transitionsGrowing oldFacing deathIdentity and its importance12. Health and well-beingDefining health and well-beingSocial aspects of health and well-beingHealth and disabilityThe social work role in relation to healthMental health and well-beingConclusion13. Human connectionAuthentic connectionListeningGetting the tone rightNonverbal communicationEmpathySocial factors14. Working with familiesFamily ideologyFamily problems and solutionsFamily scriptsPower dynamicsConclusion15. Working with groupsWhy use groupwork?Planning and purposeManaging the dynamicsRising to the challenges16. Working with communitiesWhy work with communities?Capacity buildingEffective networkingConclusion17. Residential workHome or institution?Time and spaceConclusion18. Court workWhy court work?What is expected?What skills are needed?Conclusion 19. Report writing and record keepingWhy we writeWhat we writeHow we write20. Managing conflictClarifying conflictThe four levelsThe RED approach Conclusion21. Loss, grief and traumaThe grief paradox: prevalence and invisibilityBeyond stagesResponding to lossResponding to traumaConclusion 22. Risk and decision makingBalancing riskAssessing riskManaging riskConclusion 23. Focusing on outcomesWhat is an outcome?Why are outcomes important?Systematic practiceConclusion24. Handling dilemmas and tensionsWhat is a dilemma?Managing dilemmas and tensionsConclusion25. Handling criticismDoing society's dirty workUnderstanding the mediaComplaintsDon't take it personally!Conclusion 26. Pitfalls to avoidTypes of pitfall ThoughtsFeelingsActionsValuesConclusion27. Surviving and thrivingMotivation and moraleStress and burnoutSelf-careSurviving and thriving28. Managing your placement experienceClarifying expectationsFocusing on learningUsing supervisionConclusion 29. Managing your careerWhat is a career?Upwards or onwards?The importance of consolidationConclusion 30. Keeping the learning goingThe importance of learningObstacles to learningMaking learning happenSelf-directed learningConclusionConclusionGuide to further learningReferences

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Book SynopsisSocial worker. You're a helping hand, a rock in the tempest, a friendly face through the hard times, and a catalyst for change. But what about you? How do you keep going when the pressure just keeps rising?In this no-nonsense handbook, Neil Thompson and John McGowan distil years of social work expertise into key strategies to overcome the challenges that come with the profession. Each chapter is full of clear, practical advice on staying resilient in the face of tough situations, whether they're political, social, or economic. Handy frameworks and expert advice will strengthen your practice and give you a solid structure to build on, helping you fulfil your potential as a social worker and provide better support for your clients. Social work is tough, but with the guidance and support in this book you can learn to tackle the challenges and thrive as a force for change.Trade ReviewA powerfully frank look at challenges in social work; this book inspires social workers to collectively work at rebuilding a culture of respect for the profession notwithstanding neoliberalism and transactional managerialism. -- Professor Kate van Heugten, University of Canterbury, New ZealandHopeful, realistic and systemic. This wonderfully accessible book invites the social work profession at both micro and macro levels to reflect on what is needed for us to continue doing the work we love, for those we serve. -- Nadia, Fran and Eugene, The Social Matters podcastI believe I speak for many social workers when I say that this book is hugely welcome and very relatable. Social work is a career like no other, highly rewarding but extremely tasking, emotionally draining, and complex. There is an automatic response to gravitate towards survival as opposed to thriving mode. I particularly loved the use of the words "Scratch" and "Beyond" to give great insights on how to survive and thrive in social work. This book provides robust enlightenment on managing stress in social work and is a must read for all social work practitioners, managers, and leaders. -- Vivian Okeze – Tirado – England Social Worker of the Year & Social Justice Advocate Gold winner 2021.

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Book SynopsisAn estimated 1 in every 40 adults has experienced problematic hoarding, yet there are few resources dedicated to understanding and supporting people with Hoarding Disorder.This book gives practitioners much-needed practical guidance on how to help those affected by extreme clutter, chronic disorganisation, and hoarding. Encouraging a person-centred approach and featuring case studies throughout, it introduces the DESIRE method, incorporating research, evidence-based therapies, and strategies for appraising hoarding situations and deciding on the best course of action. Through understanding individual cases, co-morbid health conditions, vulnerabilities, cognitive functioning, and the home environment, this book offers a blueprint of practical techniques for helping individuals to make sustained change and lead healthier lives.

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Book SynopsisSubstance misuse and its pervasive problems is a constant challenge for social work, health and related professionals today. With heightened political and policy emphasis on all aspects of substance misuse, it is paramount that professionals remain up-to-date on current issues and their responsibilities. Based on research and evidence, this book provides a sound basis for grounded and innovative practice.Leading international contributors outline holistic and specialist approaches to policy and practice, and highlight the shift in emphasis from immediate risk minimisation to long-term recovery, the importance of prevention and the pivotal role of workforce development. Issues surrounding work with children and families affected by substance misuse are explored, and ways of implementing new approaches revealed. The book also looks at the impact of the smoking ban in Scotland, and suggests ways to support tobacco use cessation. This book is essential reading for all front-line practitioners working with substance misusers, including social work, health professionals and counsellors.Trade ReviewThis book does a good job of covering and reconciling both ends of the spectrum - the things that never change as well as the new debates and rapid changes in the drugs field that have taken place over the last 25 years... It packs a lot into its 240 pages and most contributions are certainly interesting enough to set the reader off on a quest to find out more about each of the topics presented... A chapter provocatively entitled 'Anything new under the sun?' rightly acknowledges the complexity of a field where there are no easy answers, highlighting the ongoing interminable debates betwen 'abstinence' and 'harm reduction' in the quest for paths to 'recovery'... This book does well in covering such a wide-raging group of topics related to problem drug use. -- Drug and Alcohol TodayThe book serves as a valuable and scholarly resource for all those working in the field of substance abuse in the UK and indeed beyond. It is refreshing to see both alcohol and tobacco included in a book devoted to substance misuse -- Internet Law Book ReviewsTable of ContentsIntroduction. Joy Barlow MBE, University of Glasgow, UK. Part One The History of Drug and Alcohol Policy. 1. How We Got to Where We Are Now. Charlie Lloyd, University of York, UK. Part Two Alcohol and Tobacco. 2. Is Alcohol Different? Alcohol – Attitudes, Beliefs and Practice. Jack Law, Alcohol Focus Scotland, UK. The Importance of Partnerships in Alcohol Policy and Regulation. Gerard Vaughan and Megan Larken, both of the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand, New Zealand. 3. Fresh Air? Second-Hand Smoke. Sally Haw, Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy, UK. Second Chance Learning: A Community-Development Approach to Smoking Cessation. Margaret Black, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, UK, Anne Bryce, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, UK and Linda McKie, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK. Part Three Treatment and Recovery, and the Wider Impacts of Substance Misuse. 4. Treatment and Recovery. Anything New Under the Sun? Brian A. Kidd, University of Dundee, UK. Does Drug Treatment in Scotland Work? Neil McKeganey, University of Glasgow, UK. 5. The Role of Employment in Recovery from Problem Drug Use. Joanne Neale, Oxford Brookes University, UK and Peter A. Kemp, University of Oxford, UK. Employment Projects – Examples in Practice. Bernadette Monaghan, Apex Scotland, UK. 6. Children Affected by Parental Drug and Alcohol Misuse. Hidden Harm – Working with Serious Parental Drug Misuse. Donald Forrester, University of Bedfordshire, UK. The Role of Training in Changing the Lives of Children Affected by Parental Substance Misuse. Joyce Nicholson, STRADA, UK. 7. We Are Family. The Role of Families. Vivienne Evans OBE, Adfam, UK. Making Family a Part of the Treatment. Maurizio Coletti, Itaca Europe, Italy. 8. Drugs and Crime. Toby Seddon, University of Manchester, UK. Part Four Prevention. 9. Redefining Drug Prevention. Harry Sumnall and Lisa Jones, both of Liverpool John Moores University, UK. 10. Children, Young People and Prevention. Richard Ives, educari, UK. 11. The Impact of Social Exclusion and Poverty on Education and Prevention. Diverse Communities – Diverse Needs: Delivering Information on Drugs and Drug Services to Members of Black and Minority Ethnic Communities. Jane Fountain, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Wider Prevention – Poverty and Social Exclusion. James Egan, East Glasgow Community Health and Care Partnership, UK. Part Five Integrated Services and Workforce Development. 12. Integrated Services. Neil Hunter, Glasgow Addiction Services, UK. 13. Messages for the Workforce. Joy Barlow MBE. The Editor. The Contributors. Subject Index. Author Index.

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This book focuses on the nature of cross-cultural practice, an inevitable aspect of working as a youth and community worker in multicultural Britain today. It enables students to understand how cross-cultural dynamics can set the tone of their relationships with their clients and helps them to understand how individual action and some processes in society can contribute to the marginalisation of others. This book looks at the processes involved in the everyday relationships forged through practice and how these can inadvertently influence the dynamics of oppression through lack of self-awareness or lack of awareness of ′others′ in society.

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Book SynopsisThis edited book provides a hard-hitting and deliberately provocative overview of the relationship between evidence, policy and practice, how policy is implemented and how research can and should influence the policy process. It critiques the notion of 'evidence-based practice', suggesting instead a more inclusive idea of 'knowledge-base practice', based in part on the lived experience of service users. It will be of interest to everyone in health and social care policy, practice and research.Trade Review"(Evidence, Policy and Practice) deserves a wide audience among researchers and policy makers. Students in social policy, health and social care will also find it illuminating." British Journal of Social Work"This book is timely, enlightening and rich with ideas and examples. It exposes the challenging evidence/policy/practice relationship in the messy and political world of social care and health." Julie Jones CBE, Chief Executive, Social Care Institute for Excellence"What we intend and what we deliver are often two different things and in many cases the learning from practice is not used to inform policy objectives. We need a virtuous circle and not a vicious one where policy, practice and evidence of what works for citizens in terms of delivering positive outcomes mutually reinforce each other. This new book seeks to create this circle." Richard Jones, President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social ServicesTable of ContentsIntroduction ~ Jon Glasby; The policy process ~ Martin Powell; From policy transfer to policy translation: the role of evidence in policy borrowing ~ Catherine Needham; Policy making through a rhetorical lens ~ Jill Russell and Trisha Greenhalgh; Implementing policy ~ Helen Dickinson; From evidence-based to knowledge-based policy and practice ~ Jon Glasby; Receptive contexts and the role of knowledge management in evidence-based practice ~ Iestyn Williams; Conclusion ~ Jon Glasby.

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Book SynopsisFor over a decade and with the best of intentions, the U.K. government has spent millions attempting, but largely failing, to improve personal, social and educational outcomes for children and young people in public care. In this book, the authors explain why the problems of this highly vulnerable group have resisted such effort, energy and expenditure and go on to show how achieving positive outcomes for children in care is possible when the root causes of failure are tackled. Topic covered include: - The power of parenting - The impact of parental rejection on emotional development - Support for the adaptive emotional development of children and young people - Practical advice on introducing the ′Authentic Warmth′ approach into existing childcare organisations - Future issues in childcare This book is essential reading for carers, commissioners, policymakers, support professionals, educational psychologists, designated teachers and students of social work. Trade Review′I really like this book as it gives a clear practical approach to caring for children. The Authentic Warmth model is something that I constantly talk about in my training of Counsellors who work with Children. There are many things that are relevent and useful for my Trainee Counsellors to know and I have recommended this book to them. The Pillars of Parenting is a good model that is accessible and relevent to many professionals/people who work with children. I will be recommending it to future trainees and those I come into contact with′ - Amazon Review ′This book has been needed for many years and it′s timing is excellent. It gives a very good analysis of what is needed to provide children in care a real chance of success in the 21st century. The ′Authentic Warmth′ model needs to become the way forward in the future and the blend of psychology and practical application throughout the book creates a clear understanding of what needs to happen and why. Furthermore, the focus on the ′Pillars of Parenting′ provides an outline for all parents to consider and excellent background study for anyone supporting parents. I have already begun recommending this book to everyone II meet in the children in care workforce and have no hesitation in recommending it to others of similar ilk′ - Amazon Customer Review ′Cameron and Maginn join a growing library of recent essential texts rethinking and redefining our understanding of the words ′Children in Public Care.′ Here is a genuine journey of discovery for new thinking from diverse disciplines previously untapped by the English tradition of residential child care theory and practice. We are presented with a fresh contemporary well-researched and referenced theory of practice providing the clarity of purpose necessary for all working with Children in Care. Their new perspectives will confirm and challenge in equal measure even those who previously may have thought they have read widely in this area. They have enhanced the body of established knowledge making the whole stronger still. Their distinction of ′caring′ and ′parenting′ is significant. It allows us to see that we have neglected the ′parenting′ necessary in the ′caring.′ Parenting here is a verb not a noun and is not left on the page but to be taken into daily life′ - Jonathan Stanley, Manager of the, National Centre for Excellence in Residential Child Care and Children′s Residential Network, National Children′s Bureau ′A long overdue text book for those involved in working with children and young people in residential care in the UK, bringing together psychology and social care into an early pedagogic child care model in this country. Pillars of Parenting sets out a systematic structure to improve the quality of ′professional parenting′ children need; through specific research based psychology, training and supervision and an expert clinical overview. This dynamically focused and purposeful care can start to deliver happier more resilient children, feeling genuinely loved and cared for - even when they are in public care′ - Pamela McConnell, Founder of Five Rivers Child Care, an independent social enterprise for children in care. ′The book is clearly written and accessible, yet packed with useful theory and background. Whether you are a residential worker keen to develop personal knowledge and skills, or a manager or owner searching for a credible model of care to improve practice and outcomes in your homes, this is a thought-provoking text and is well worth a read′ - Children and Young People Now Table of ContentsProfessional Childcare: When? The Power of Parenting The Pillars of Parenting Managing Challenging and Self-Limiting Behaviour Supporting Adaptive Emotional Development The Education Dimension Psychological Consultation and Support Theory into Practice Into the Future

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Book SynopsisEffective supervision helps to nurture confident social workers who are able to look after service users in the best possible way. Social work supervisors and managers need mastery of the relevant knowledge and skills in order to ensure successful social work practice. This book is an accessible guide to the essential skills of social work supervision. It covers the development of the supervisor–supervisee relationship, the assessment and management of risk, understanding and managing poor performance, and support for the supervisors themselves. The book follows a model which recognises the far reaching impact of supervision and provides a sound foundation for critical thinking and reflective practice. Practice vignettes and exercises for the reader are included throughout the book.This book is essential reading for social work students, social work supervisors and managers, practice teachers and assessors, and trainers, as well as those in allied professions.Trade Review(...) Whatever service user group you work with, the models, tips and reflections are relevant and will help you to develop your own practice as a social work supervisor. -- Social Work MattersI found that this book contained wealth of knowledge and expertise. In fact each chapter contains so much information that it will merit being referred to tome and time again... It is an accessible text which brings together the literature on supervision and also makes useful links into general management theory and practice. I think all practitioners could benefit from reading it - from front line staff to senior managers - but it would be of particular benefit to supervisors of front line practitioners... Any tool that helps us understand it can only be useful. -- RostrumThis book, written by an authority in the field, is especially welcome because the level of scholarship and the thoughtful application to supervisory practice offers both experienced and new supervisors a valuable resource. -- Professor Jan Horwath, University of SheffieldThis is a really useful volume that reminds us that relationships and managing relationships are at the centre of contemporary social work practice and at the heart of supervision. Jane Wonnacott engages her readers well and gives them the knowledge and the confidence to be an authoritative supervisor. This volume is full of helpful examples of ways to take on the challenges of being a supervisor, managing individual workers' performance and supervising social work assessments. It works well as a practical handbook for dealing with the day to day queries that will emerge for both new and experienced supervisors. -- Dr Marian Brandon, Reader in Social Work, University of East AngliaIn this intelligent and scholarly text, Jane Wonnacott offers an accessible and practical account of this important subject. This is an essential book for all supervisors and supervisees not least because it reminds us that "there is a direct link between the quality of supervision and outcomes for service users." -- Pamela Trevithick, Visiting Professor in Social Work, Buckinghamshire New University, UKI'm delighted to see a series that is accessible and that deals with the knowledge and skills needed to work creatively with the everyday concerns and complex issues encountered in direct social work practice. This series offers indispensable coverage of key issues. -- Pamela Trevithick, Visiting Professor in Social Work, Buckinghamshire New University, UKTable of ContentsSeries Editor's Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction: Social Work Supervision in Context. 2. Understanding the Foundations. 3. The Authoritative Supervisor. 4. Supervising Social Worker Assessments. 5. Understanding and Managing Individual Performance. 6. Postscript: Supporting and Developing the Supervisor. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisProfessional boundaries between worker and client underpin all areas of practice in social work and social care, and the mismanagement of these boundaries can lead to unprofessional conduct and negative consequences for both worker and client.This book is a no-nonsense guide to boundaries – what they are, why they are there and how to maintain them, from legal boundaries and policies governing behaviour to rules surrounding confidentiality. Presenting a flexible framework of rules and guidelines which can be applied to any client relationship, the book offers practical advice and suggestions on how to judge boundaries and how to manage a situation when they have been crossed. It also explores the benefit to both worker and client of establishing a good rapport whilst maintaining a professional, emotional distance. Throughout the book, and in the self-assessment test provided, the reader is invited to examine his or her personal responses to working with clients and their effect on maintaining professional boundaries.This simple and practical reference guide will be of essential use to professionals in social work and social care working with or managing support for clients.Trade ReviewThe book builds upon the foundations of the ethical and technical standards of the profession to inform where the boundaries should be. Its motivation comes across clearly - that is, to inform safe, sound and supportive behaviours... On many different levels the book succeeds in raising questions about our own practice and our colleagues. Ultimately it looks to ensure that the therapeutic relationship or tasks undertaken for the service user are focused on achieving positive and safe outcomes. -- PSW (professional Social Work)Overall this is a book that is easy to read and will invite readers to explore their own boundaries. The case examples and explanations as well as the summery questions at the end of each chapter, invite strong self-reflections. -- ANZASWWould you attend a client's wedding? How would you react if you met a client socially? Would you regard a client hugging you as inappropriate? What would you do if a client insist on seeing you and nobody else? These are some of the issues raised by Frank Cooper in this timely and thought provoking book. It should be compulsory reading on all social work and social care training courses and would be of particular benefit to newly qualified social worker... this book would be of benefit to every social work department! It would make ideal material for CPD meetings, journal or book clubs or for discussion at professional practise team meetings. -- IASW - Irish Social WorkersThis excellent practical book has managed to address some very sensitive aspects of social care while avoiding jargon and legalistic prescriptive warnings. The author's vast experience in the speciality is evident in the commonsense approach proposed with self-assessment questions, brief case studies and suggestions on managing professional boundaries when talking to and supporting clients. -- The International Journal of Person Centered MedicineThis is a fantastic guide to professional boundaries that every Cafcass employee, not just FCA's and Guardians, would find useful. Cooper defines professional boundaries as 'a set of guidelines, expectations and rules which set the ethical and technical standards' for practice. -- CAFCASSFrank Cooper provides helpful checklists and some core questions to assist practitioners in their decision-making. […] [He] does much to improve professional understanding, and to protect the public. -- From the Foreword by Jonathan Coe, Managing Director, The Clinic for Boundary Studies, UKThe book is well-structured and accessible, describing many concepts with a strong grounding in everyday situations and experiences... this book that could be used for students, current social care workers and practice teachers in social care settings... Professional Boundaries does provide a practical guide to understanding and managing boundaries. -- Work, Employment and SocietyTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. How Tight Are Your Boundaries? 3. Why Do We Have Boundaries? 4. Generic Boundaries. 5. Confidentiality. 6. Beginnings and Endings. 7. Professional Boundaries and the Law. 8. Broken Boundaries. 9. Understanding Negative Consequences. 10. Maintaining Boundaries. 11. Self Awareness. Appendix 1. Commentary on Chapter 2. Appendix 2. Relevant Organisations. Index.

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Book SynopsisWorking with Drug and Alcohol Users provides an accessible guide to substance use and working with substance users.Using transactional analysis theory, the author explains why some people use substances, exploring different personality types, and covers the basic components of drug counseling. The book then outlines different counseling techniques used to treat and manage substance users, using transactional analysis models. These include motivational interviewing, harm reduction counseling, drug use ambivalence work and relapse process work. A chapter on teenage drug users is also included. Case examples feature throughout to demonstrate the ideas in practice.This will be an essential guide for all those working with drug and alcohol users, including counselors, psychotherapists, psychologists and support workers.Trade ReviewWith this in mind, Tony White's book is a good, entry-level read for anyone interested in this fascinating, labyrinthine subject. -- Children and Young People NowPsychologist Tony White has used his extensive experience of counselling addicts to write this guide to providing understanding, assessment and support for all the various forms of addiction... White provides facts about drugs and the very different categories of users. His case studies illustrate the extensive and diverse nature and consequences of drug use. Observed from the frontline, this promotes understanding as well as providing practical advice. -- The West AustralianThe book gives a clear overview of how over the years is looked against addiction... . White also goes into detail on the relationship between addiction and attachment issues... The book is a beautiful work for those who want to know the personal view that TA has on addiction and working with addicts. -- Dutch TA AcademieTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. Part 1. Foundations of Drug and Alcohol Counseling. 1. Drugs in Society and Addiction. 2. Fundamental Components of Drug Counseling. 3. Transactional Analysis and the Theory of Addiction. 4. Why People Use Drugs and their Treatment. Part 2. Specific Techniques in Counseling the Drug and Alcohol User. 5. The Harm Reduction Contract and Harm Reduction Counseling. 6. Assessment of the Drug and Alcohol User. 7. Drug Use Ambivalence. 8. Relapse Process Work. 9. Motivational Interviewing. 10. The Teenage Drug User. 11. Epilogue. References. Further Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisFor many vulnerable children, the idea of talking to an adult about their experiences and feelings can be a daunting prospect. This book demonstrates how the introduction of playfulness when working with neglected or abused children helps to build a trusting relationship by openly engaging with the child's world.The practical activities and resources provided have been developed over 20 years of working with vulnerable children and are proven to help reduce feelings of stress and open up the lines of communication between adult and child. The straightforward, accessible style makes them easy to follow and ideal for reference in everyday practice. With plenty of tried and tested advice, this book is essential reading for all those working with vulnerable children, including social workers, child protection workers, therapists, teachers and police interviewers, who are looking for effective ways to engage with them.Trade ReviewA practical, theoretical and therapeutic book, it aims to fill learning gap in social work education by providing solution-focused, child-centred, needs-led and empathetic strategies for communication... The activities bring a professionally enjoyable perspective to breaking down barriers, building trust and continuing relationships with children and their families. -- PSW (Professional Social Work)This book is a wonderful resource for all those who work or have contact with children. It contains a wealth of practical ideas, which are all clearly explained, and with diagrams and drawing to illustrate their use... Carers, parents, teachers and therapists will find this little gem of a book a must for their bookshelf. -- www.whataboutthechildren.org.ukReference is made to the challenges of building and sustaining a relationship noting that every interaction can change a child's view of adults and the world around them and that this is a huge privilege and responsibility as well as both rewarding and beneficial to child and worker... What shines for me about this book is the huge respect, care and consideration it demonstrates for the child being a person in their own right... A recommended book, particularly if you are working with neglect or abuse, as these activities come from the experiences of the authors - for me, always useful "evidence". -- BACP Children & Young People; Pauline Culliney, Deputy Director and Clinical Lead for Children & Young people at Community Counselling HP16 and primary school counsellorPractical, sensitive and packed with low-tech, cheap and engaging ideas for direct work with children this book will convince anyone working with children and young people of the benefits of creative activities. It is peppered with the stories of children that vividly illustrate their delight at being able to communicate about their lives on their terms.The harsh realities of the dangers and pressure many children experience are not skirted around, the book offers a wide variety of exercises for tackling serious child protection issues. The detailed descriptions of activities are supported by extensive information about the world of children and young people and how to prepare the ground for effective direct work. This book is inspiring.I am sure this book will be of real value to people in the field. -- Brigid Daniel, Professor of Social Work, School of Applied Social Science, University of Stirling, UKProfessional awareness of the need to work directly with vulnerable and abused children in skilled, creative ways has grown enormously in recent years, but there is a real shortage of literature to assist practitioners in doing this work. This important book makes a vital contribution to filling this gap in knowledge. With its combination of theoretical insights and practical tools it has enormous amount to offer students, teachers and experienced practitioners. -- Harry Ferguson, Professor of Social Work, School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Nottingham, UKAlthough written by authors who have extensive experience working in social care, this book is aimed to meet the needs of social workers, child protection workers, therapists, counsellors, residential care workers, police interviewers, teaching staff, nursery workers, court-appointed guardians as well as child and family centre workers.This is book is written in an accessible format and it can be read as a general overview of strategies and interventions, but also it can be used as a reference book to provide information on meeting specific needs... Examples of real-life scenarios add an extra dimension to the content and provide evidence as to how these activities have been used to establish relationships with different individuals... The activities and strategies can also be used in a variety of settings...This book will be of use to a variety of professionals who work with vulnerable children. It has relevance to health, social and educational interventions in a variety of settings. -- Shirley Hewitt, Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education * SEBDA *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Brigid Daniel, University of Stirling, UK. 1. Engaging Effectively with Children. 2. Preparation. 3. Free Play. 4. Basic Principles when Working with Children. 5. The Child. 6. Using Self and the Environment. 7. Common Misconceptions about Barriers to Working Creatively with Children. 8. Helping Us Talk Activities. 9. Emotional Literacy Activities. 10. Explaining Things Activities. 11. Strategies to Use when Carer Breaks are Required. 12. Strategies to Help with Night Time Difficulties. Appendices. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisLife story work is one of the key therapeutic approaches to working with adopted or fostered children. While it sounds simple, there is much more to this work than producing photo albums or memory boxes for children.This accessible book is full of tried and tested activities and creative ideas for professionals, parents and carers who may have little time and few resources, but who need to carry out life story work that works for children. The authors describe the optimum conditions in which to carry out life story work and feature activities to accompany each of the necessary stages: creating a sense of safety, emotional literacy, building resilience, exploring identity, sharing information and looking to the future. This book will be a vital tool for social workers, foster carers, adopters, students and any frontline practitioners involved in working with traumatised children.Trade ReviewThis book is an excellent, practical, way of getting started on the complex but vital task of providing life story work for looked after children...They provide activities that can be used withchildren to help them come to an understanding of why they are in care... Perhaps most valuable is that the authors set life story work in a context, with chapters devoted to helping the child build a sense of safety, emotional literacy, resilience and identity as an integral part of sharing the information about their life with them... This is an excellent book and the exercises described have uses in working with and caring for children beyond the life story work field. -- Foster Care MagazineThe authors have thoughtfully sifted and collated the numerous different activities and methodology that have worked well in practice as a way of encouraging practitioners, foster carers and adoptive parents to begin doing life story work with children. In so doing, they allow those three groups in a child's life - practitioners, foster carers and adoptive parents - to do direct work with children and give them an opportunity to explore their own creative and communication skills. -- Young Minds MagazineThe book is easily readable, written in a heartfelt way by people who a) clearly care deeply about the subject matter and b) have real and robust experience in carrying out Life Story Work themselves... This book is split into bite-size chunks that give real and concrete activities split into what the facilitator will need, how to complete the activity and 'handy hints' about how to develop or shape the work to fit with the developmental stage of the child... It was really useful to have read this book and would recommend it as a useful addition to material for those working in this vital area. -- Clinical Nurse SpecialistIt is an ideal resource for those who undertake direct work with children and provides very imaginative and useful practical exercises to carry out with children in the course of doing life story work with them. The book has a very clear structure...is well referenced and evidence-based and shows comprehensively why life story work is so important to children in care... the exercises... equally applicable to other forms of direct work with children, such as for children's guardians, children's social workers and residential social workers... This book brings together a variety of very stimulating and creative ideas... for those who like to work imaginatively therapeutically and creatively with children. -- Julia Isikwe Hughes, independent social worker and integrative psychotherapist * Seen and Heard *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Building the Foundations for Life Story Work. 2. Building a Sense of Safety for the Child. 3. Emotional Literacy. 4. Building Resilience and Self-esteem. 5. Identity. 6. Information Sharing and Integration. 7. Looking to the Future. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a theory-to-practice breakdown of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and what its implications are for health and social care workers. Informative and accessible, it provides a clear depiction of the ethos behind the Act and offers instruction for its effective, lawful and person-centred application. This practical guide describes how to assess capacity and what a good assessment of capacity should look like, how to deal with conflicts and dilemmas, and the role of legal authority in decision-making. A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is an invaluable resource for any health and social care professionals working with individuals who lack decision-making capacity.Trade ReviewWritten by experienced practitioners in the field, this authoritative yet highly pragmatic book guides readers from all backgrounds expertly through a major piece of health and social care law. Starting from libertarian principles, Matt Graham and Jakki Cowley skilfully achieve their aim to demystify the MCA. They have made the statute, associated best practice guidance and case law easily accessible to those who need support navigating difficult and confusing decisions. Using a no nonsense style, together with a useful range of authentic case and best practice examples, the authors have created a highly useable hand book for the work place. Essential and recommended reading for anyone working within adult health and social care. -- Martin Vernon, Consultant Geriatrician and Clinical Director of Community Services, Central Manchester NHS Foundation TrustThe Mental Capacity Act is widely considered to be a positive piece of legislation but often ignored or misused because of low levels of awareness and understanding. This book will help to rectify that because it provides a clear, comprehensive and accurate description of the Act that is essential reading for anyone working with people who may lack capacity. The authors understand the practical challenges of applying the law on a day to day basis because they both bring an enormous amount of experience of doing this themselves. By emphasising the positive benefits and principles of the Act the book should make a very valuable contribution to improving practice and ensuring the legal rights of people are properly respected and complied with. -- Toby Williamson, Head of Development & Later Life, Mental Health FoundationThis is indeed a practical guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, written in a very accessible manner, with many helpful examples throughout which clearly illustrate the principles being explained. It encourages practitioners to use the principles of the Act within their daily practice. It will be of use to staff and families who are living or working in a range of settings and is very relevant to a range of client groups, including people with intellectual disabilities and those with autism spectrum conditions. It keeps the person at the very centre of the process of consent, provides clear guidance around what needs to be considered at all stages, encourages reflective practice and highlights the importance of experts of experience. -- Dr Jill Bradshaw, Lecturer in Learning Disabilities, Tizard CentreThis accessible practical guide captures the spirit of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.The authors clearly explain what practitioners need to understand about capacity and decision-making and effectively demystify the legal framework. -- Alison Brammer, Senior Lecturer in Law, Keele UniversityThis book is a useful resource for practitioners. It is an excellent plain-English guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The points are neatly broken down into bitesize sections (often in bullet-points) which makes the text easy to read and digest, or handy as a quick reference guide. -- Alex Ruck Keene, Barrister and Honorary Research Lecturer at the University of ManchesterTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. A New Culture of Care. 2. Maximising Capacity. 3. Assessing Capacity. 4. Advocacy and Empowerment. 5. Advance Care Planning. 6. Best Interests. 7. Liberty and choice.

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Book SynopsisThe Care Act 2014 represents a major upheaval in adult social care law: the biggest since 1948. This book sets out and explains the provisions of the Care Act 2014 in simple terms, illustrating its practical implications for both social and health care with many legal cases and local ombudsman investigations. It also includes a substantial section on NHS Continuing Health Care and how it relates to the Care Act.Presented in a handy A - Z format, Michael Mandelstam brings his extensive experience in this field to bear on this new, important piece of legislation. It is essential reading for health and social care managers and practitioners, advocates, lawyers, policy makers and students of social work and social policy.Table of ContentsAdvice and information. Advocacy. Appeals system. Assessment. Autism Act 2009. Better Care Fund. Blanket policies. Box ticking. Business failure. Care and support (and support). Care and support plans or support plans. Care cap. Care home accommodation. Care home fees. Care Programme Approach. Care providers. Care Quality Commission (CQC). Carers. Challenging decisions. Changes and closures. Charging. Children. Children and transition. Choice of accommodation. Clinical commissioning groups. Community equipment. Complaints. Continuity of social care: moving area. Continuing health care (CHC). Cooperation. Cross-border placements. Deferred payments. Delay. Delegation of functions. Direct payments. Divide between social care and health care. Divide between social care and housing. Duties and powers. Eligibility. Eligibility of adults. Eligibility of carers. Enquiries: making enquiries into abuse or neglect. Equality Act 2010. Funded nursing care. GuidanceCommission. Health Service Ombudsman (HSO). Home adaptations. Home care visits. Hospital discharge. Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (HGCRA). Human rights. Immigration and asylum. Independent Living Fund (ILF). Integration. Judicial review. Local Government Ombudsman. Localism Act 2011. Market shaping. Mental capacity. Mental Health Act 1983 (section 117 after-care). National Health Service (NHS). Needs. Neglect and abuse. Northern Ireland. Nursing care. Occupational therapy. Ordinary residence. Outcomes. Overseas visitors (NHS). Panels. Personal budgets. Personal care. Powers of entry. Prevention. Principles in the Care Act. Prisons. Protection of property. Public health. Reablement. Refusal of service. Registers. Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002. Rehabilitation. Removing people from their homes. Resources. Respite care. Reviewing need. Safeguarding. Safeguarding adults boards. Safeguarding adults reviews. Scotland. Services. Shared lives accommodation. Social work. Supported living. Support. Urgent need. Wales. Well-being. Wheelchairs. Wilful neglect and ill treatment.

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