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Book SynopsisThis insightful book discusses the origins and theoretical underpinnings of family led decision making and brings together the current research on the efficacy and limitations of family group conferences into a single text.
Trade Review“This book brings together a wide range of practitioner and academic detailed expertise – a must read for students and practitioners alike.” Dr Andrew Wills, University of Plymouth
Table of ContentsPart I: Introducing Family Group Conferences; Introduction ~ Deanna Edwards; The theoretical context for FGCs ~ Kate Parkinson; A guide to convening a FGC ~ Deanna Edwards; The policy and legislative context ~ Deanna Edwards, Kate Parkinson and Marilyn Taylor; Research, policy and practice ~ Nick Frost and Bernie Jackson; Family members' experiences ~ Deanna Edwards and family members who have been part of a FGC; An international perspective ~ Kate Parkinson; Part II: Family Group Conferences in Practice; Addressing domestic abuse through FGCs ~ Kate Parkinson and Michaela Rogers; FGCs with marginalised communities ~ Iyabo Ayodele Fatimilehin; FGCs and harmful sexual behaviour ~ Monique Anderson; FGCs in the youth justice system ~ Jonny Cohen and Dave Norton; FGCs and adult social care ~ Tim Fisher, Beth Mooney and Andrew Papworth; Conclusion ~ Deanna Edwards and Kate Parkinson.
