Description
Book SynopsisThis is a book for social workers working within the youth justice system; a highly demanding area of practice that requires a depth of knowledge and skill. All Youth Offending Teams are required to employ a social worker, yet it is often a challenge to find space within youth justice practice to uphold social work values. This practical book demonstrates how practitioners can work in creative, ethical and reflective ways within Youth Offending Teams.
Topics include:
- Legislation
- Multiagency working
- Risk assessment
- Working with high risk offenders
- Alternative interventions
Case studies, vignettes and reflective questions are used throughout to help students and practitioners relate theory directly to practice.
"This book is an excellent introduction to the important contribution of social workers in the field of work with young offenders. Social work is a key profession in agencies working with such young people, especially in Youth Offending Teams
Table of Contents
Case Study
Abbreviations
Introduction
Chapter 1: Welfare and Justice: victims and offenders
Chapter 2: Legislation
Chapter 3: Social Work in the Youth Justice System: a multi-disciplinary approach
Chapter 4: Risk
Chapter 5: Assessment
Chapter 6: Intervention
Chapter 7: The Scaled Approach to Sentencing Disposals and Supervision
Chapter 8: Going to Court
Chapter 9: Restorative Justice Interventions
Chapter 10: High Risk Offenders
Chapter 11: Alternative Interventions
