Description
Book SynopsisThis fully-updated, accessible textbook considers the theory and practice of critical social work in addressing inequality and social injustice. It is essential reading for students, educators and practitioners of child and family social work.
Trade Review“Contemporary developments in social work mean that a critical perspective may be more important than ever, and this new edition places this perspective front and centre.” Joe Hanley, The Open University
“An inspiring and essential read for all social workers who really aim to make a difference in the lives of those we aim to support and empower.” Tracee Green, Centre for Child Protection
"This is an interesting book which provides an insightful overview of some of the key issues Child and Family social workers and managers face in current practice." Clive Diaz, Cardiff University
“Rogowski ... has come up trumps with this latest work which focuses on children and family work in the UK ... the book is a useful complement to the contemporary UK radical literature in its attempt to bridge the divide between the academic standpoint of those works and the actualities of practice." British Journal of Social Work “... a much needed contribution to social work knowledge." Journal of Social Policy
“A valuable contribution to social work literature and is particularly timely in the current economic and social climate." Laura Davis, Senior Practitioner Social Worker, Emergency Duty Service
“Steve Rogowski provides an urgent, powerful and critical connection of theory and practice, set in its historical and political context by a real social worker about real social problems with real service users." Kevin Brown, MCI Management Center Innsbruck
Table of ContentsIntroduction: critical social work and why we need it; Part One - Theory and Context: Critical social work: theory and concepts; Critical social work in the neoliberal world: challenging times; Part Two - Practice considerations: Child protection and looked-after children; Children in need and those with mental health issues; Young offenders and youth justice; Asylum-seeking and refugee children and families; Disabled children and families; Conclusion: critical social work and its future
