Description
Book SynopsisPraise for the new edition:
"This revised text should be read by all practitioners in health and social care settings who supports people with complex needs and who aim to promote anti-oppressive and person-centred practice.
A variety of activities is presented in each chapter to stimulate readers to reflect on the cases and concepts under discussion. This text represents a valuable companion for professionals involved in learning disability practice."
Learning Disability Practice
"This new edition proves to be a substantial updating of the 1995 edition. The coverage is analytical and clearly related to anti-oppressive practice. It is important to persuade students of the necessity of action to put their values into practice - this book is a real boon and should be required reading up and down the country."
Mark Baldwin, University of Bath.
In the new edition of this bestselling text, the authors challenge the notion that anti-oppressive prac
Table of Contents
List of statutes
Preface to the second edition
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Anti-oppressive practice ten years on
Part I Unpacking concepts: Setting the terms of the debate
Some essential elements of anti-oppressive theory
Use of the law: Contradictions and dilemmas
Part II A model of anti-oppressive practice: Principles for action
Values
Empowerment
Partnership
Minimal intervention
Implications for practice
Part III Reframing practice in relation to legislation
Prevention
Assessment
Planning
Service user involvement
Evaluation
Notes
Bibliography
Index
