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Book SynopsisTaking a transformative approach, this exciting new textbook bridges the gap between the theory and practice of social work with Black and minority ethnic groups. Practice scenarios and case studies encourage students and practitioners to form innovative solutions to service delivery.
Trade Review"A really interesting collection that looks in some depth at social work with BME individuals and communities. It is very diverse, allowing for some excellent practice-based contributions on quite specialist topics."Jonathan Scourfield, Cardiff University
"An accessible, informed and critical exploration of social work with Black and minority ethnic groups. It is a valuable addition to the literature in promoting innovative approaches to good practice." Laura Penketh, Liverpool Hope University
"If you only buy one book this year, make it this one. Its wide-ranging reach offers a new paradigm for social work - one that places diversity at its heart, in a new vision of embedded transformatory practice." Professor Viviene Cree, University of Edinburgh
"This edited text offers a breadth of knowledge and literature on this subject, informed by chapters skilfully constructed by experts in the field." Jim Campbell, University College Dublin
"Exploring the complexity of anti-racist, and race equality practice, this book is essential reading for all those interested in transformatory practice with black and minority ethnic groups." Alastair Christie, University College Cork
Table of ContentsPart I: Theory and practice; Building Transformative Practice: What does the theory say? ~ Charlotte Williams and Mekada Graham; ‘Pushing theory’: Critical cultural competence in social work practice: case example from Northern Ireland ~ Chaitali Das and Julia Ahmed; Part II: Practice themes; Risk and Safety: The Strengths-based Approach in Child Protection with Black and Minority Ethnic Families ~ Claudia Bernard & Dawn Haughton; Personalisation and older people from minority ethnic groups ~ Nicola Moran; Narrative and Story-telling in Assessment : An example of work with Muslim youth ~ Lena Robinson and Rafik Gardee; Interpreting: One size fits all? English language an essential component of social work? ~ Sian Lucas; Multi-Disciplinary working: Working with cultural diversity: lessons from mental health practice ~ Frank Keating & Stefan Brown; Co-Production: Working alongside refugees and asylum seekers: ‘Popular’ social work in action in Britain ~ Michael Lavalette and Rhetta Moran; Consultation and civic participation ~ Charlotte Williams and Tue Hong Barker; Outreach: Care experiences amongst Gypsy/Traveller families ~ Dan Allen and Sarah Cemlyn; Intellectual Disability, Ethnicity and Cultural Diversity ~ Raghu Raghavan; Self care and Social Work ~ Charlotte Williams and Mekada Graham; Evaluation: serious case reviews and anti-racist practice ~ Kish Bhatti Sinclair; Conclusion: Emergent theory for practice ~ Charlotte Williams and Mekada Graham.
