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  • Taylor & Francis Professional Practice in Human Service Organisations

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd Social Work in Rural Australia Enabling practice

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd The Practice of Case Management Effective strategies for positive outcomes

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  • Taylor & Francis Working with SubstanceAffected Parents and their Children

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd Reflective Practice in Education and Social Work

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  • Taylor & Francis The Milltown Boys at Sixty The Origins and Destinations of Young Men from a Poor Neighbourhood

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  • Taylor & Francis Social Work Practice with WarAffected Children

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd The International Development of Social Work Education

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  • Taylor & Francis Microaggressions and Social Work Research Practice and Education

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd Critical and Intersectional Gang Studies

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    Book SynopsisThis book offers a critical and empirical examination of gang life, using an intersectional framework considering race, class, gender, and other characteristics. The book reexamines mainstream definitions of gangs, identifies myths and misconceptions, and presents the complex subcultural or countercultural realities of gang members and their associates. Special attention is given to the importance of structural violence experienced by gang members and their communities. This book also interrogates how mainstream gang research is complicit in the oppression of marginalized individuals who join gangs.Assembling contributions from leading experts involved in gang research and the investigation of street gang culture, this book provides a perspective often missing in the conversation around gangs. Direct input from current and former gang members provides a window into the lived experiences of gang lifea picture more accurate and useful than that afforded by the privileged lens oTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Section 1: Gang DefinitionChapter 2: "Gang Ain’t In My Dictionary": Utilizing Insider Perspectives to Develop a Critical Gang DefinitionJennifer M. OrtizChapter 3: Demystifying Alt-Right Gangs: Are White Power Groups Cut from the Same Cloth as Conventional Gangs?Matthew Valasik & Shannon ReidChapter 4: [Folk]tales of different peoples¹: Transgressing gang definitions and historical ties Brian Cabral & Sarah BrunoSection 2: Critical Reflections on Gang StudiesChapter 5: Towards a Decolonial Imaginary to Reexamine and Redefine Mainstream Definitions of ‘Gangs’ and ‘Gang Members’ in America Amy Andrea MartinezChapter 6: MS-13, Gang Studies, and Crimes of the Powerful Kenneth Sebastian Leon & Maya Barack Chapter 7: Evolution of the Folk Devil: Deconstructing Claims about Hybrid Gangs Christian Bolden & Renee LamphereSection 3: Intersectional Gang StudiesChapter 8: Gang as a Proxy for Race: How the Criminal Justice System uses ‘gang’ to reinforce oppression in minority communitiesJennifer M. OrtizChapter 9: "I wanted to be the first Mexican Mafia female member:" An Intersectional Criminological Analysis of Chicana Gang Members in CaliforniaMarisa D. Salinas & Xuan SantosChapter 10: LGBTQ Gang Members’ Intersectional Identities and Experiences Vanessa Panfil

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  • Taylor & Francis Sociology

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd Critical and Intersectional Gang Studies

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd Play Therapy and Telemental Health

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd Social Work The Basics

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    Book SynopsisThis revised second edition of Social Work: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the often misrepresented world of social work. This accessible book presents a broad view of contemporary social work, exploring its roots and its possible future. It dispels myths surrounding social work, addresses media debates, and offers a balanced account of what social workers do.Arguing for a social work that is partisan in support of social justice, questions covered include: How did social work arise? How and why do people come into contact with social workers? What are the true aims of social work to help or to control? What is the relationship between social work and social policy? How and why do people become social workers? What's it like to be a social worker? Can social work cross borders? Drawing examples from the full range of social work practice, this book is valuable reading for all individTrade ReviewIn Social Work – The Basics, Mark Doel explores social work from historical, local, and global perspectives, with a keen eye to political context, cultural diversity, and the possibilities for change. In this fascinating second edition, social workers portray their life’s work as objects. Social work is revealed as a profession, a calling, and a career. Lorrie Greenhouse Gardella, Professor of Social Work, Southern Connecticut State University, USA The international dimension of social work is a feature of this book with examples drawn from around the world. This second edition sets social work in a broad political landscape with inclusive and diverse illustrations that engage all readers.Donna Guy, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Aotearoa/NZMark Doel is recognised as a key figure in social work education with his ability to blend theory and practice so effectively. This important text illustrates nicely how well deserved that reputation is. Social work is a highly demanding but rewarding profession. This book serves an important purpose in making sure that newcomers to the profession get off to a good start in terms of rising to the challenges and appreciating the rewards. Neil Thompson, visiting professor at the Open University, UKTable of Contents0.Pioneer, Investigator, Agitator: An Introduction to the Second Edition. 1.Reformist or Radical: Social Work’s Roots and Different Identities. 2.Saint or Sinner: The Public Face of Social Work. 3.Client, Service User or Expert by Experience: How and Why People Come Into Contact with Social Work. 4.A Profession or a Career; A Calling or a Job: What Social Workers Do and How Social Work is Organised. 5.A Discipline or a Skill; An Education or a Training: How Social Workers Learn Their Practice. 6.Universal or Specific: Social Work Local and Global. 7.Utopia or Dystopia: ‘The Pioneers of Today are the Prophets of Tomorrow’ (Attlee).

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd Social Work The Basics

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  • Taylor & Francis Between Systems and Violence

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd Alternatives to Domestic Violence

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd Alternatives to Domestic Violence

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd Juvenile Justice

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd Peer Research in Health and Social Development

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  • Taylor & Francis Handbook for Social Work Writing

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd SelfSupervision

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  • Taylor & Francis Responding to Domestic Violence

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  • A Pocket Guide to Risk Assessment and Management

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    Book SynopsisRisk assessment and risk management are top of every mental health organisation's agenda. This updated and expanded new edition provides an informative and practical guide to the process of undertaking a risk assessment, arriving at a risk formulation and developing a risk management plan.Covering everything a practitioner may have to think about when undertaking risk assessments in an accessible, logical form, the second edition of A Pocket Guide to Risk Assessment and Management in Mental Health includes new and expanded content on: risk formulation; working in forensic settings; specific mental health disorders; models of suicide and self-harm; and triage. It features practice recommendations rooted in the latest theory and evidence base, clinical tip boxes, tables, diagrams and case examples, along with samples of authentic dialogue which demonstrate ways to formulate questions and think about complex problems with the person being assessed. A series of accompanyTable of Contents0.Introduction. 1.Risk assessment; an overview. 2.General principles of risk assessment. 3.Undertaking a risk assessment. 4.Developing a risk formulation. 5.Managing risk. 6.Summary and conclusions.

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd A Pocket Guide to Risk Assessment and Management in Mental Health

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  • Taylor & Francis The Routledge Handbook of Social Work Theory

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    Book SynopsisThe Routledge Handbook of Social Work Theory provides an interdisciplinary and international introduction to social work theory. It presents an analytical review of the wide array of theoretical ideas that influence social work on a global scale. It sets the agenda for future trends within social work theory.Separated into four parts, this handbook examines important themes within the discourses on social work theory, as well as offering a critical evaluation of how theoretical ideas influence social work as a profession and in practice. It includes a diverse range of interdisciplinary topics, covering the aims and nature of social work, social work values and ethics, social work practice theories and the use of theory in different fields of practice. The contributors show how and why theory is so important to social work and analyze the impact these concepts have made on social intervention.Bringing together an international team of leading academics witTrade Review‘Bringing together high-profile international authors, this milestone book is a must-read for academics, social workers, policy makers, and anyone who wants an updated and deep knowledge of social work at a local and global level.’ - Annamaria Campanini, President, the International Association of Schools of Social Work, Professor in Social Work, Department of Sociology and Social Research, University Milano Bicocca, Italy‘Malcolm Payne and Emma Reith-Hall have edited a book that provides a unique and outstanding contribution to our understanding of social work theory. The book is broad in scope, contemporary, yet grounded in social work traditions of "ethics"; "theories of social work" and "social work practice". The contributors, experts in their field, from around the globe, bring diverse and creative views about the nature of social work theory and how theory can be realised through practice. A must-read book about social work theory.’ - Professor Steven M Shardlow, Professor Emeritus of Social Work, Keele University, United Kingdom Table of ContentsList of Figures; List of Tables; Contributors; Introduction Malcolm Payne and Emma Reith Hall; Part 1: The aims and nature of social work; 1: Social work theory, knowledge and practice Malcolm Payne and Emma Reith Hall; 2: Theoretical aspects of social work - from eclecticism to integration Vladimír Labath and Elena Ondruskova; 3: Psychological and counselling theory in social work: a critical overview Carolyn Noble; 4: Epistemic discourses of ‘explanation’ and ‘understanding’ in assessment models Pavel Navrátil; 5: Theorizing social work in the domains of culture, politics and society Stan Houston; 6: Paradigm shift? Biomedical science and social work thinking Malcolm Carey; Part 2: Theory about social work values; 7: Care and caring Michael D. Fine; 8: Autonomy and dependence Tom Grimwood; 9: Empathy, respect and dignity in social work David Howe; 10: The interpretation of social justice, equality, and inequality in social work: A view from the US Michael Reisch; 11: Spirituality and secularity Beth R. Crisp; Part 3: Theories of social work practice; 12: Relational social work Karen Winter; 13: Contemporary attachment theory: how can it inform social workers? David Shemmings and Yvonne Shemmings; 14: How green is social work? Towards an ecocentric turn in social work John Coates and Mel Gray; 15: Theory on systems, complexity and chaos Chris Hudson; 16: Cognitive-behavioural therapy and social work practice A. Antonio Gonzalez-Prendes and C. M. Cassady; 17: Task-centred practice Simon Cauvain; 18: Strengths perspective: Critical analysis of the influence on social work Robert Blundo, Kristin W. Bolton and Peter Lehmann; 19: Solution-focused practice in social work Guy Shennan; 20: Motivational interviewing’s theory of practice for social work: promises and pitfalls Lori L. Egizio, Douglas C. Smith, Stéphanie Wahab and Kyle Bennett; 21: Narrative social work: key concepts Karen D. Roscoe; 22: Mindfulness and social work Yuk-Lin Renita Wong; 23: Indigenist social work practice Michael Hart; 24: The social pedagogy dimension of social work activity Ewa Marynowicz-Hetka; 25: Locality-based social development: a theoretical perspective for social work Abiot Simeon, Alice K, Butterfield & David P. Moxley; 26: Critical theory and social work: Historical context and contemporary manifestations Kenneth McLaughlin; 27: The return of macro approaches in social work Iain Ferguson; 28: Empowerment ideas in social work Paul Stepney; 29: Anti-oppressive practice Jane Dalrymple and Beverley Burke; 30: Advocacy ideas in social work Tom Wilks; 31: Feminist ideas in social work Sarah Wendt; Part 4: Theory in practice; 32: Family social work practice Fiona Morrison, Viviene E. Cree and Polly Cowan; 33: Theory for social work with children Kathleen Manion; 34: Safeguarding children and the use of theory in practice Penelope Welbourne; 35: Child and adolescent mental health: A psychosocial perspective Emma Reith Hall; 36: Theories of mental illness Pete Benbow and Paul Blakeman; 37: Social work and addiction Hilda Loughran; 38: Disability theory and social work practice Stephen J. Macdonald and Lesley Deacon; 39: Accommodating cognitive differences: New ideas for social work with people with intellectual disabilities Christine Bigby; 40: Social work theory and older people Malcolm Payne; 41: Holistic end-of-life care in social work Cecilia Chan, Candy Fong and Y.L. Fung; Index

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  • Taylor & Francis Queer Histories and the Politics of Policing

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd Surviving Domestic Abuse Formal and Informal Supports and Services

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd Helping Every Child to Thrive in the Early Years

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  • Taylor & Francis Ltd Helping Every Child to Thrive in the Early Years

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    Book SynopsisHelping Every Child to Thrive in the Early Years shows how a personalised and relationship-based approach to education and care can help overcome the disadvantage gap' in the early years. It examines the challenges that children from disadvantaged backgrounds face and looks at what settings and practitioners can do to enable every child to succeed. Drawing on the latest research and using the insight gained from many years of working in early education the book considers the impact that disadvantage can have on children's development and argues that building strong relationships with children and families is key to closing the gap. Chapters cover: The different kinds and effects of disadvantage The importance of having a clear vision and shared values The culture of early years and how it has shaped practice Developing strong parent partnerships Supporting chilTable of Contents1. What is disadvantage?, 2. The Culture of Early Years, 3. Inclusion, 4. Vision and Values, 5. Parent partnerships, 6. Children with Additional Needs, 7. Ready to Read, 8. Transitions, 9. Conclusions

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  • Taylor & Francis Transnational Social Policy

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  • Taylor & Francis The Other in Ourselves

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  • Taylor & Francis Group Work Stories Celebrating Diversity

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  • Taylor & Francis Children of Incarcerated Parents

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  • Taylor & Francis Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning in Social Work

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  • Taylor & Francis Adoption Law and Human Rights

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    Book SynopsisIn recent decades, there have been many changes to adoption law and practice, such as a sharp decline in the voluntary relinquishment of children, an increase in the number consigned to public care, and an abrupt decrease in those made available on an intercountry basis. Additionally, human rights are becoming more prominent, particularly in relation to issues such as: non-consensual adoption; the ethics of intercountry adoption; the eligibility of LGBT adopters; the impact of commercial surrogacy; and the sometimes conflicting rights of birth parents and adoptees when accessing agency birth records. In this book, OâHalloran presents a comparative analysis of the interaction between adoption law and human rights in common law (England and the US), civil law (France and Germany), and Asiatic traditions (Japan and China), while also developing a matrix of legal functions to assist in identifying and analysing areas of tension between human rights and adoption. This book Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2: Chapter One: Human Rights and the Concepts, Principles and Social Construct of Adoption; 3. Chapter Two: The Domestic Legal Framework; 4. Chapter Three: The International Legal Framework and Intercountry Adoption; 5: Chapter Four: The Adoption Process, Human Rights and the ECtHR; 6: Chapter Five: England; 7: Chapter Six: The US; 8: Chapter Seven: France; 9: Chapter Eight: Germany; 10: Chapter Nine: Japan; 11: Chapter Ten: China; 12: Chapter Eleven: Adoption and Human Rights: National Tensions and International Standards; 13: Conclusion.

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  • Taylor & Francis The Sibling Relationship After Acquired Brain Injury

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